What's On / Saturday 17th December 2016

What's On Saturday 17th December in Bristol

— Saturday 17th December 2016

A complete list of live music and nightlife for Saturday 17th December.

Events on Saturday 17th December

“The Orchestra will be playing the Argentinian Folk Nativity written by Ariel Ramirez in the 1960's and arranged for orchestra by Jesse D Vernon. The piece will be supplemented by other exotic music from the orchestra's extensive repertoire.”
From: The Fantasy Orchestra play Navidad Nuest

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And that can mean only one thing. For over 120 years Bristol Choral Society have been getting a seasonal handle on Messiah and under their new Music Director Hilary Campbell, the Handelian tradition turns the page on a fresh chapter.”
From: Handel’s Messiah

“Fire in the Mountain is an independent grassroots festival put on by musicians for musicians. We are delighted to have them come to the Old Market Assembly bringing with them some of their favourite bands and artists. This night is about quality music and is not to be missed.”
From: Fire in the Mountain Party. With John Langan Band

“Area 11 began in Nottingham in 2010, and relocated to Bristol in 2012. Their sound is that of modern rock, and yet they do not hesitate to incorporate elements from other genres, cultures and time periods into their work.”
From: Area 11

“Gurt Lush Choir and Bristol MAN Chorus present a selection of highly contrasting Anglophone folk music from a variety of arrangers, plus a diverse ‘Christmas platter’, from the obscure to the most popular favourites. £10 (£6 concessions), Family Ticket (4 people) £30.”
From: Gurt Lush Choir and Bristol MAN Chorus

For all 25 events on Saturday 17th see the listings below.