Kate Rusby

Kate Rusby is celebrating 20 years of spreading festive cheer with her beloved Christmas tour, making this year’s tour, ‘Christmas Is Merry’, extra special! For two decades, Kate has brought the true spirit of Christmas to audiences across the UK, and in 2025, she marks this incredible milestone with a show that promises to be her most magical yet. Kate has become as much a part of Christmas as mince pies and fairy lights, with her joyous, heart-warming concerts marking the start of the festive season for thousands of devoted fans.

Rooted in South Yorkshire’s rich Christmas traditions, Kate’s festive show is a glorious blend of old and new—beautifully reimagined carols, winter songs, and her own Christmas classics, all wrapped up in the warmth of her pure, unmistakable voice. Accompanied by her exceptional band, Kate’s performance is elevated by the spellbinding addition of her famous ‘brass boys’, whose rich, golden tones bring a uniquely celebratory feel to the show. From delicate, intimate momentsto soaring, joyous anthems, the evening is a musical winter wonderlandthat perfectly captures the magic of the season.

The stage design is breath-taking, adorned with twinkling lights, festive colours, and a truly immersive Christmas atmosphere. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or experiencing Kate’s Christmas show for the first time, you’ll be enchanted by the warmth, beauty, and sheer delight of this wonderous performance.

For many, Kate Rusby’s Christmas tour is a cherished tradition, the moment when the season truly begins. Families, friends, and music lovers return year after year to bask in the glow of this heart-warming concert, filled with laughter, singalongs, and the purest festive spirit. So come and celebrate the season in true Rusby style!

'A Rusby Christmas is the warmest, most magical way to begin the festivities.' The Guardian

'A voice of pure gold wrapped in twinkling lights and Christmas joy.' BBC Radio 2

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