Liverpool City Halls Unveil Festive Programme Across Historic Venues

This December, three iconic historic venues in Liverpool - Liverpool Town Hall, St George's Hall, and Croxteth Hall - will be transformed into winter wonderlands, offering a diverse range of seasonal events for families, music lovers, and even canine companions. The festive programme, announced by Liverpool City Council and the UK Government, features a magical Story Time with Santa, Candlelight Concerts, a bustling Christmas market, and a range of other activities, including Carols by Lantern Light, a Silent Disco Wonderland, and a festive event for dogs and their owners, Santa Paws.

Key Takeaways:

  • The festive programme will take place across three historic venues: Liverpool Town Hall, St George's Hall, and Croxteth Hall.
  • Story Time with Santa will run on selected dates from Saturday 6 to Wednesday 24 December, offering a magical experience where Father Christmas and Buddy the Elf share festive tales and songs.
  • Liverpool Town Hall will also host two Candlelight Concerts in November and December, featuring elegant evening of seasonal music in a heritage setting.
  • The Great Hall at St George's Hall will welcome audiences for Carols by Lantern Light on Wednesday 3 and Wednesday 10 December, with a lineup featuring Professor Ian Tracey and Danielle Thomas.
  • The Christmas market at St George's Hall will take place on Sunday 5 October and Sunday 2 November, with over 80 independent traders and local artisans offering unique gifts and crafts.
  • Silent Night: A Silent Disco Wonderland will return on Saturday 6 December, with a lively party atmosphere and a playlist of dancefloor hits.
  • Disco Kids: The Ultimate Family Disco will take place on Saturday 6 December, featuring a high-energy silent disco designed for children and their grown-ups.
  • Santa Paws will be held at Croxteth Hall on selected dates from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 December, offering a festive event for dogs and their owners.

Statistics:

  • The festive programme will run from Saturday 6 to Wednesday 24 December.
  • Over 80 independent traders and local artisans will participate in the Christmas market at St George's Hall.
  • Two Candlelight Concerts will take place at Liverpool Town Hall in November and December.
  • Carols by Lantern Light will take place on two consecutive Wednesdays in December.
  • The Christmas market will run from 10am to 4:30pm on Sundays in October and November.

Sources:

  • Liverpool City Halls website
  • Liverpool City Council news release