André Rieu’s Christmas Concert Returns to Cinemas Worldwide This Weekend
This holiday season, music lovers around the world are in for a treat: the spectacular Christmas concert from Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu is set to light up cinema screens across the globe. The brand-new cinema version of his festive extravaganza, titled André Rieu: Merry Christmas, will be shown exclusively in theaters on 6 & 7 December 2025.
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Filmed in Rieu’s hometown of Maastricht, the concert captures all the wonder of a true winter wonderland: think shimmering chandeliers, Venetian candelabras, twinkling lights, and romantic Christmas décor that transforms the concert hall into a majestic “Winter Palace.” On stage, André Rieu leads his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, joined by special guest artists — including rising star Emma Kok — as well as a massive ensemble featuring hundreds of musicians, brass players, dancers, and even ice-skaters. These elements combine to create an immersive, larger-than-life celebration of holiday music. (broadwayworld.com)
Audiences can expect a glittering mix of heart-warming Christmas carols, soulful waltzes, and beloved seasonal favorites. The program includes timeless songs such as “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells,” “O Holy Night,” “Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful),” “White Christmas,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” all performed with the signature passion and grandeur of André Rieu and his orchestra. The concert’s scale is enormous — with close to 1,000 performers in total, including 400 brass players, 300 dancers, 94 ice-skaters, multiple vocalists, and, of course, André Rieu himself at center stage. (broadwayworld.com)
More than just a concert film, “Merry Christmas” is a full-fledged cinematic event. Viewers will be transported into a vivid seasonal fantasy: the sparkle of chandeliers and candelabras, the glow of festive lights, a stunning winter landscape inside the theatre — all enhanced by stunning cinematography and immersive sound. It’s designed to recreate the feeling of being at a live, lavish Christmas concert, even if you’re miles away from Maastricht. (andrerieu.com)
For many fans, attending a cinema screening of André Rieu’s concert has become a beloved holiday tradition. Families, couples, and friends gather each year to share in the joy of live-classical music, holiday cheer, and festive visuals — all in the comfortable, communal setting of a movie theater. In past years, his cinema concerts sold out across dozens of countries; this year promises to be even bigger, with hundreds of cinemas participating. (Celluloid Junkie)
“Christmas holds a special magic for me — a time to share the love and beauty of music while creating memories that last a lifetime,” says André Rieu. “Music can bring people together, and during the holiday season, this becomes even more meaningful.” (Celluloid Junkie)
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Rieu’s music, this year’s cinematic concert offers a festive escape — a chance to feel the warmth, grandeur, and emotion of Christmas through soaring strings, gentle brass, and a stage decked in fairy-tale splendour. From children hearing “Silent Night” for the first time on a giant screen, to grandparents humming along to waltzes they’ve loved for decades, the concert promises something magical for everyone.
As the world gears up for the holiday season, “Merry Christmas” delivers exactly the kind of heart-warming, communal experience many of us are craving — combining nostalgia, tradition, and artistic splendor.
Showtimes & locations: Piece of Magic Entertainment is presenting André Rieu’s Christmas concert in cinemas worldwide on 6 & 7 December 2025. For tickets, showtimes, and a full list of participating theaters, visit www.andreincinemas.com 🎄✨🍿 (andreincinemas.com)
