The spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever this holiday season, as André Rieu brings his brand-new spectacular “Merry Christmas” to the big screen in the United States on December 7 and 10 from Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide. For these two unforgettable days, movie theatres will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland of music, joy, and holiday cheer.

Filmed in Rieu’s hometown of Maastricht in The Netherlands, the concerts are renowned for their lavish seasonal settings. Glittering chandeliers, twinkling Christmas trees, falling snow, Venetian candelabras, and romantic lighting turn the city’s concert hall into a breathtaking “Winter Palace.” Two ice rinks with live skaters, dazzling dancers, and magnificent décor complete the transformation, creating the largest Christmas ballroom in the world – a fairytale brought to life.

This year’s “Merry Christmas” event is André Rieu’s biggest Christmas celebration ever, with his Johann Strauss Orchestra and nearly 1,000 performers: 400 brass players, 300 dancers, 100 orchestra members, 94 ice skaters, five sopranos, three tenors, two special guests – and, at the heart of it all, André Rieu himself.

Rieu commented, “My orchestra and I travel around the world for the whole year to bring music and joy to our audiences and fans, but we are always home for Christmas. To give Christmas concerts in my hometown Maastricht has always been a dream of mine and I am excited that they have now become a beloved tradition. When I see the happy faces of my audience and their excitement when they dance in the aisles, I am the happiest man in the world.”
Tickets for “André Rieu 2025 Merry Christmas” are available now at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information, visit Fathom Entertainment.

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“Merry Christmas” is brimming with carols, waltzes, and heart-warming moments that capture the wonder of the season. Audiences will be captivated as the glorious sound of a massed ensemble of brass and wind players fills the “Winter Palace” during “Go Tell It on the Mountain”.

The dazzling young star Emma Kok will bring sparkle with her breathtaking performance of “Let It Go” from “Frozen”. Soprano Anna Reker delivers a spine-tingling rendition of “Carol of the Bells,” while the programme also includes beloved Christmas favourites such as “Tochter Zion,” “Adeste Fidelis” (“O Come All Ye Faithful”), “Nearer My God to Thee,” “O Holy Night” (“Minuit Chrétien”), “Jingle Bells,” “All I Want for Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

For many across the U.S., André Rieu’s Christmas theatrical concerts have become a cherished tradition. Each December, friends and families gather to share the joy of his music on the big screen, marking the start of the season in the most enchanting way.

For more than a decade, André Rieu has made Christmas at the theatre a beloved tradition, breaking box office records and delighting fans worldwide with his spectacular concerts. This year promises to be his most dazzling celebration yet – and the perfect way to begin your holiday season.

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André Rieu is one of the biggest solo male touring artists in the world. Each year his passionate live shows attract more than 700.000 fans. Known to millions as “the King of Waltz,” he has sold more than 40 million CDs and DVDs and notched 30 Number 1 chart positions worldwide. He’s received 500 Platinum Awards, three Classical Brit Awards for “Album of the Year” and billions of YouTube views.

About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.