The Christie festive showcase takes place from Monday 8 to Friday 12 December 2025, with performances and events from 10am to 4pm.
There will be a range of music to suit all tastes and the opportunity to write a message for a loved one and hang it on one of our decorative trees or dedicate a rose to be displayed at our immersive light installation in St John’s Gardens in Manchester city centre. Come along and enjoy the free entertainment – take a look at the line-up of performances and visits below to see who’s playing and visiting throughout the week.
Please note: all performances and times may be subject to change
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Monday 8 December |
Tuesday 9 December |
Wednesday 10 December |
Thursday 11 December |
Friday 12 December |
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10:00 - 10:30
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Parrs Wood High School – pianists, Christmas classics |
Moor Allerton School – Year 5 Choir, Christmas songs |
John Rotherham – pianist, Jazz/easy listening |
Withington Girls’ School – A level and GCSE music students, Carols with a string quartet |
Didsbury C of E School – Young Piano players, Christmas/Regular pieces |
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10:30 – 11:00
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Parrs Wood High School – pianists, Christmas classics |
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John Rotherham – pianist, Jazz/easy listening |
The Christie Nursery – Nativity songs |
Didsbury C of E School – Young Piano players, Christmas/Regular pieces |
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11:00 – 11:30
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Rachel and Jemima – Flute and piano duo, Christmas, musicals, films, light classical |
Ana Goldrick and friend – Flute and violin
Star Wars characters touring the hospital |
DYT Choir – Variety of Christmas songs |
Cadenza Mcr – 3-Piece Band, Jazz/Pop music |
Rock Choir – Mixture of popular and festive songs |
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11:30 – 12:00
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Rachel and Jemima – Flute and piano duo, Christmas, musicals, films, light classical |
Star Wars characters touring the hospital |
DYT Choir – Variety of Christmas songs |
Cadenza Mcr – 3-Piece Band, Jazz/Pop music |
Community Choir – Mixture of popular and festive songs |
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12:00 – 12:30
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Mike and Paul – Singer and Keyboard Player, Swing Music |
Piertown A’Cappella – Variety of Genres
Star Wars characters touring the hospital |
Pure Innovations – Sign language carols |
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Community Choir – Mixture of popular and festive songs |
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12:30 – 1:00
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Mike and Paul – Singer and Keyboard Player, Swing Music |
Piertown A’Cappella – Variety of Genres
Star Wars characters touring the hospital |
Beaver Road Primary School – Junior Choir, Christmas songs |
Paulette Eckersley – Singer, Christmas classics |
Community Choir – Mixture of popular and festive songs |
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1:00 – 1:30
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One Way Street – Singer, piano, sax, guitar, percussion, Smooth Jazz, Soul, easy listening |
The Cheshire Consort – Singers and piano, Traditional Christmas carols
Star Wars characters touring the hospital |
Adam Fairhall and Johnny Hunter – Piano and snare drum duo, Christmas Jazz and Ragtime
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Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir – Festive songs
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Community Choir – Mixture of popular and festive songs |
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1:30 – 2:00
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One Way Street – Singer, piano, sax, guitar, percussion, Smooth Jazz, Soul, easy listening
Lancashire Cricket players visiting |
The Cheshire Consort – Singers and piano, Traditional Christmas carols
Star Wars characters touring the hospital
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Catherine Blackburn – piano, Light classical |
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Community Choir – Mixture of popular and festive songs |
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2:00 – 2:30
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Lancashire Cricket players visiting |
Elinor Nicholson – Harpist
Star Wars characters touring the hospital |
Cavendish Community Primary School – Year 5/6 Choir, Christmas songs |
The Manchester Grammar School – Year 6 Choir, Christmas carols |
Community Choir – Mixture of popular and festive songs
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2:30 – 3:00
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Lancashire Cricket players visiting |
Elinor Nicholson – Harpist
Star Wars characters touring the hospital |
Mick Blaylock – Pianist, Jazz and Christmas songs |
The Manchester Grammar School – Year 6 Choir, Christmas carols |
Adam B – Pianist, Christmas, jazz, film music, pop, musicals, Motown |
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3:00 – 3:30
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Cole – Electric Guitar, Rock Classics
Lancashire Cricket players visiting |
Archie Horan – Guitar and singer, Popular Classics |
Stephen Hindmarsh – Classical Pianist |
Cole – Electric Guitar, Rock Classics |
Adam B – Pianist, Christmas, jazz, film music, pop, musicals, Motown |
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3:30 – 4:00
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Cole – Electric Guitar, Rock Classics |
Lucia – Classical Pianist |
Stephen Hindmarsh – Classical Pianist |
Cole – Electric Guitar, Rock Classics
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Adam B – Pianist, Christmas, jazz, film music, pop, musicals, Motown |
The Christie at Macclesfield – Wednesday 10 December 2025
The Christie at Macclesfield will be dedicating one day to the Festive Showcase on Wednesday 10 December 2025, with a packed programme of live entertainment, featuring over 100 performers from across the town.
There will be a prize raffle and a Christmas quiz running throughout the day, with 6 live acts entertaining our patients, visitors, staff and volunteers with a series of 30-minute sets.
- 9.30am - All Hallow's Catholic College. The day begins with renditions of classic Christmas carols, courtesy of the pupils from the college which is just a 5-minute walk away from The Christie.
- 10:30am - Macclesfield Male Voice Choir. This renowned 40-strong choir has long been the mainstay of regional country fayres and ceremonial gatherings.
- 11:30am - Prestbury Primary School. Performances taken from their forthcoming annual nativity production.
- 12:30pm - Broken Cross Primary Academy. Singalong carols and well-known festive hits from the young voices of Broken Cross.
- 1:30pm - Kings School Macclesfield. The school, which was founded in 1502, has a history of producing fine orchestral musicians and an octet from the sixth form will be performing as part of our showcase.
- 2:30pm - Marlborough Primary School. The Showcase ends with more Christmas songs we all know and love, from the school choir of Marlborough.
The Christie at Salford and Oldham - Friday 12 December 2025
The Christie at Salford and Oldham will also be joining the festivities on Friday 12 December 2025 with a day of music and mince pies.