The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert

Experience the magic of Disney’s timeless holiday classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas” like never before: the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will host a breathtaking live-to-film concert, with the full‑scored, Grammy‑winning original score performed live by composer Danny Elfman while the film is projected before an enchanted audience. Conductor Anthony Gabriele will lead the orchestra as they bring the iconic music to life, letting you feel every eerie swing and festive flutter in the very moments of the movie. Created from an original poem and original characters by Tim Burton and first released in 1993, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” follows the earnest‑but‑misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King. Fed up with the same old scare‑and‑scream routine of Halloween, Jack dreams of spreading Christmas cheer. Against the smart and caring advice of Sally the ragdoll, he enlists the mischievous trick‑or‑treaters Lock, Shock, and Barrel to kidnap Santa Claus, only for his merry mission to place Santa in jeopardy and create a true nightmare for good little boys and girls alike. Come for the film, stay for the unforgettable live performances—details and tickets here.