Christmas

Join us this season for a selection of festive treats from delicious themed breakfasts and afternoon teas, wreath-making classes and carol singing to seasonal concerts and our much-loved annual screening of The Snowman with live orchestra.

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A table covered with Christmas decorations, with a Christmas tree in the background
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Christmas Shopping Day

Join us for a special Christmas Shopping Day at Snape Maltings.

Snape Maltings

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Two young girls sat on a wooden floor. The girl on the left is holding two brightly coloured wooden sticks and smiling, and is wering a grey tank top, leggings with flowers on, and pink sandals. The girl on the right is younger, and she is wearing a leopard print dress, pink sandals and holding a pink ball. In the background you can see the legs of adults sat on chairs behind them.
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Christmas Mini Music Makers

Join us for a magical, festive Mini Music Makers.

River View Restaurant, Snape Maltings

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A Ceremony of Carols with Anna Lapwood

Britten's joyful A Ceremony of Carols and further glittering festive choral treats with The Choirs of Pembroke College, Cambridge, conducted by Anna Lapwood.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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Breakfast with Father Christmas

Join us for a delicious breakfast with Father Christmas at Snape Maltings!

River View Café & Bar, Snape Maltings

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A German Christmas – Clarinet and Piano recital

Join international chamber musicians James Meldrum (clarinet) and Maciej Kassak (piano) for 'A German Christmas', a captivating recital celebrating Clarinet and Piano repertoire.

St Bartholomew Church, Orford

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Man and woman in a hall dancing with their arms raised, against a background of people sitting at tea tables watching the dancing

Tea Dance

Quickstep back in time to enjoy afternoon tea in the Britten Studio, alongside the opportunity to waltz and foxtrot to a live band.

Britten Studio, Snape Maltings

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Christmas Wreath-making Workshop

Join us at The Red House for what has become a festive favourite, with the expert guidance of Garden Manager David Gibbons, complete with mince pies and hot drinks.

Imogen Holst Room, The Red House, Aldeburgh

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Christmas Afternoon Tea

Join us for a festive afternoon tea in our River View Café & Bar at Snape Maltings.

River View Café & Bar, Snape Maltings

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A boat sailing on the River Alde. Father Christmas is standing on it and waving.
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Father Christmas sails into Snape Quay

A firm favourite in the Britten Pears Arts Christmas calendar, come and join us to greet Father Christmas as he sails around the narrows of the winding River Alde and disembarks at Snape Maltings Quay.

Snape Maltings

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Christmas Special with Laura Wright

Get in the festive spirit with this sparkling combination of Suffolk-based artists: soaring soprano Laura Wright, choral classics from the Britten Pears Chamber Choir, and brilliant brass with The Band of the Royal British Legion, Leiston.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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The Snowman with Live Orchestra

Everyone's favourite Christmas film, screened for three performances in the beautiful Concert Hall with live choir and orchestra. A must-see of the festive season.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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The outside of The Red House and Garden covered in snow.
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Christmas Carols

Get into the Christmas spirit with friends and neighbours, singalong carols and delicious festive treats.

The Red House Garden, Aldeburgh

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Scratch Choir: Christmas

Embrace a festive spirit of collaboration with Scratch Choir – learning favourite Christmas choral music in a day. Everyone is invited to join in, and no experience is necessary.

Britten Studio, Snape Maltings

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Distance view of orchestra performing on stage in Snape Maltings Concert Hall

Friday Night Is Music Night

We're delighted to welcome the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers back for a feast of Christmas festivities.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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Christmas Farmers' Market

We are delighted to welcome you to our Special Christmas Farmers’ Market at Snape Maltings.

Snape Maltings

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Kate Rusby: Winter Light

We round off 2024 in style with the final night of folk superstar Kate Rusby's annual Christmas tour – full of warmth, sparkles, and her unique festive music.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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