You can watch Love Actually with a live orchestra this Christmas
Love Actually in Concert tours the UK this winter
Last updated 15th Mar 2023
When it comes to Christmas films, Love Actually has become a festive staple since it was released back in 2003.
But if you want to enhance your festive viewing you can see Richard Curtis' beloved film on a big screen alongside a live orchestra playing the film's gorgeous soundtrack.
Love Actually in Concert will be touring the UK this winter beginning at the Bath Forum from 24th November 2023.
If you haven't heard of Love Actually the film tells tell ten separate, yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas and features a stellar cast including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman, and many more.
Love Actually in Concert: 2023 UK tour dates
November 2023
Friday 24th - Bath Forum
Saturday 25th - St David's Hall, Cardiff
Sunday 26th - Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Monday 27th - Liverpool Philharmonic
December 2023
Friday 1st - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Sunday 3rd - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Monday 4th - Sheffield City Hall
Tuesday 5th- Birmingham Symphony Hall
Wednesday 6th - York Barbican
Thursday 7th - Edinburgh Usher Hall
Friday 8th - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 9th - Eventim Apollo, London
How to get tickets to Love Actually in Concert
Tickets for Love Actually in Concert go on sale on 17th March 2023 and will be available by booking online with Ticketmaster.
Already want to feel festive? Why not give these Christmas films a watch!
10. Arthur Christmas
Ever wondered what Santa Claus' family history is? Well, this film reveals all! The animation might interrupt a more child based audience but come on who isn't still a child at heart?
We are. And, Arthur Christmas hits you right in the heart watching this wonderful warm tail. If you are wanting a fun magical film to get you in the spirit this is the one.
9. Home Alone
Now, the great thing about Home Alone is that there is not just one film, there is five! YES, five films! On serious note who has really seen three, four and five? If you are in the mood to keep the festive feelings going though you have five action packed, full of mischief and comedy Christmas films in one here, you are sorted.
8. The Polar Express
How would you react if you woke up to a huge magical train outside? We wouldn't be able to contain our excitement! The Polar Express is just full of magic and if you are looking a for something for the whole family this is one for you. Also, does anyone else think the train driver looks exactly the voice actor Tom Hanks?
7. Die Hard
Right, lets settle this once and for all…does Die Hard count as a Christmas film?
Well, we have taken this film into consideration because it's definitely not your usual Christmas film. If you're sick of the usual Christmas film and want something a little different, then this is a good shout. Besides, who doesn't love a young Bruce Willis squaring up against Professor Snape?
6. Office Christmas Party
Surely everyone can relate to this film as the excitement of the Christmas work do's are just around the corner, they're arguably more exciting than Christmas itself...too far?
If you need some inspiration for your Christmas party, well, this is the film to go to – it's in the name! You'll be rolling around on the floor laughing at some of the stuff they get up to in this film, though we do feel sorry for the person cleaning up after, but the messier the party, the better, right?
5. The Holiday
You are defo going to need lots and lots of tissues for this one, just thinking about the film brings a tear to our eyes.
The Holiday is such a beautiful, heartwarming film full of love; and what more could you want at this time of year? Who else is seriously jealous of Kate Winslet's characters' cute cottage? Or are you more the LA mansion type?
4. Daddy's Home 2
This is a more recent Christmas film, but it's sure to become a classic in years to come, with it's hilarious take on Christmas.
If you're wanting a laugh then this is a must – we guarantee it'll knock your Christmas socks off, not that we're wanting to make your feet cold, but this film's worth it and something for the whole family.
3. The Grinch
Does anyone feel that the older they get, the more they can relate to the Grinch? Urm yes. It's defo worth watching this film or even watching it again, and you'll totally understand where we're coming from, it'll crack you up.
2. Love Actually
Get the tissues out, you are going to need them for all those joyful tears. Love Actually is such a feel good and warm film that sprinkles the right kind of magic and love at this wonderful time of year. If this sounds like a bit of you, then what are you waiting for...?
1. Elf
Elf is an all-time classic and we would recommend watching this not just once over the festive season, but at least three times.
We guarantee that you will laugh harder each and every time. This film has a mixture of laughs, love, and care – and come on, let's be real, we all know that at some point in our lives we've wanted to try Buddy's specialty spaghetti with a sweet twist. If you are in the mood for good vibes and good laughs then Elf is the Christmas film for you.
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