André Rieu - UK & Ireland Concerts Spring 2023

André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra

Introducing the Spring UK & Ireland Tour 2023

The Waltz King of Europe is returning to the UK and Ireland with his Orchestra to perform in spring 2023 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, the 3Arena in Dublin, the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool and the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.

Acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest living musical legends, Dutch-born André Rieu was classically trained and is now an accomplished violinist, an excellent conductor and a truly great showman. With his orchestra, choir and soloists, he brings a delightful and innovative approach to his concerts, recreating the atmosphere of 19th-century Viennese Dance Halls. Rapt audiences sway with the music, hum along and even dance in the aisles – it all happens!

During the concert, you’ll hear music from across André’s repertoire, it will be a wonderful not-to-be-missed experience! In this brochure, you’ll find details of our popular four-day travel packages to Belfast, Dublin and Scotland, flying from 14 UK regional airports.

Alternatively, you may wish to make your own travel arrangements to and from the hotel and therefore our four-day Make-Your-Own-Way Break to Liverpool is ideal for you. Whichever break you choose, please reserve your place(s) early to avoid disappointment.

Travel by Air or Make-Your-Own-Way Inclusive Breaks available

We’re delighted to offer our travel package options to see the great man perform in four destinations. Travel packages include flights (apart from the Liverpool break), three nights’ bed and breakfast, guided tours, a seat to watch the Waltz King for an unforgettable night and the chance to explore a city.

The advertised price includes a CAT 4 (£55 face-value) seated ticket. Upgrades to CAT 3 (face-value £75), CAT 2 (face-value £90), CAT 1 (face-value £115) and Premium tickets (face-value £145) are available

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3Arena Dublin Seating Plan Ticket Upgrade Supplements

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3 (face-value £70), CAT 2 (face-value £90),

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Premium tickets (face-value £145)

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Please note: The advertised price includes a CAT 4 (€60.45 facevalue) seated ticket. Upgrades to CAT 3 (face-value €76), CAT 2 (face-value €96), CAT 1 (face-value €121) and Premium tickets (facevalue €151) are available for supplements (upgrade prices will be displayed during the booking process and will include any booking and service fees). Please note this is an indoor concert with floor and tiered seating.

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Andre Rieu, 4 days in Belfast

An enlightening musical break featuring a city tour of Belfast and a trip to Titanic Belfast.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the SSE Arena in Belfast (face value £55) – ticket upgrades available

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at either the ibis Belfast City Centre, Holiday Inn or the Titanic Hotel Belfast.

• City tour of Belfast, including Titanic Belfast

• Visit to the Titanic Museum

• Return flights to Belfast from a choice of regional airports, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

J oin us for an unforgettable night of music and showmanship in the company of the unrivalled André Rieu and his fantastic Johann Strauss Orchestra, on this excellent value break to Belfast, Northern Ireland’s fascinating capital city.

Day One Upon arrival, meet your friendly tour manager and transfer to your choice of hotel. Relax, unwind, and spend the rest of the day at leisure, no doubt looking forward to your fabulous break ahead.

Day Two Join your tour manager this morning for a guided introduction to Belfast. Highlights will include major landmarks such as City Hall, Queen’s, and Stormont Castle – the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly and a stunning sight gradually revealed from the rising approach road. In the evening, you’ll travel by coach to the SSE Arena for tonight’s concert, the undoubted highlight of the trip. Acknowledged as one of

the world’s greatest living musical legends, André Rieu was classically trained and is now an accomplished violinist, an excellent conductor, and a truly great showman.

Day Three Today, you’ll have time after breakfast to relax before joining a tour to visit the Titanic Museum. Titanic Belfast stands on the site where RMS Titanic was constructed over a century ago.

Day Four Depending on the time of your flight, you may have some free time to continue your exploration of Belfast under your own steam before heading home after a marvellous stay.

Your Hotel Choices

Ibis, Belfast City Centre HHH Bed & Breakfast from £685

Located close to the heart of the city and its shops, bars, restaurants and City Hall. Guestrooms offer free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities and satellite TV. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour restaurant serving hot and cold snacks and light meals, and a small bar.

Holiday Inn, Belfast HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £710

A simple, modern hotel situated in the city centre and just a two-minute walk from Great Victoria Street train station. There is an on-site mini-gym, a bar, a 24-hour café and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Each comfortable guestroom has a TV, air conditioning, a safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a hairdryer.

Titanic Hotel, Belfast HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £804

From the stunning Drawing Bar with its three-storey high barrel-vaulted ceiling to the Art Deco maritime-inspired décor featured throughout and memorabilia dating back to the Golden Age of ocean travel, the hotel offers a unique and truly unforgettable experience.

Belfast City Hall

Titanic Hotel

Andre Rieu, 4 days in Dublin

Experience a musical stay in the ‘Fair City’, complete with a scenic tour of the Wicklow Mountains.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the 3Arena in Dublin (face value €60.45) – ticket upgrades available

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at The Address Citywest Hotel or similar

• Included full-day excursion to Powerscourt Estate (entrance included) and scenic tour of the Wicklow Mountains

• Included half-day city tour of Dublin

• Free time to explore Dublin under your own steam

• Return flights to Dublin from a choice of regional airports, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

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oin us for an unforgettable night of music and showmanship in the company of the unrivalled André Rieu and his fantastic Johann Strauss Orchestra, on this excellent value break to Dublin, undoubtedly one of the Emerald Isle’s most beguiling cities.

Day One Upon arrival, meet your friendly tour manager and transfer to your hotel.

Day Two Join your tour manager for a guided introduction to Dublin, which includes historic Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the famous Ha’penny Bridge. The afternoon is free to spend at your leisure, perhaps enjoying a bite to eat at a pub before heading by coach to the 3Arena for tonight’s concert, the undoubted highlight of the trip. Acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest living musical legends, André Rieu was classically trained and is now an accomplished violinist, an excellent conductor and a truly great showman.

Day Three Today, you can enjoy a full-day exursion. Visit the nearby Powerscourt Estate (entrance included) followed by a scenic tour of the picturesque Wicklow Mountains, Irelands’ largest continuous uplands area.

Enjoy your final evening in Dublin at leisure.

Day Four Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time to continue exploring Dublin, before transferring to the airport for your return flight at the end of a fabulous break.

Your Hotel

A sleek hotel situated a 15-minute walk from the LUAS Light Rail Red Line Tram, which reaches Dublin city centre in 35 minutes.

McGettigans Cookhouse & Bar offers a comfortable and relaxed dining experience. Guests can also access a fitness suite and a sauna, and there is complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. The stylish and spacious guestrooms feature plush furnishings, TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Ha’Penny Bridge

The Address CityWest, Dublin HHHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £699

Andre Rieu, 4 days in Liverpool

Embark on a musical extravaganza, following in the footsteps of The Beatles and enjoying André Rieu live in concert.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra live at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool (face value £50) –ticket upgrades available

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in the Staycity Aparthotels Liverpool Waterfront

• A full-day Beatles-themed tour of Liverpool, including the opportunity to perhaps visit the Cavern Club

• Journey on the Mersey Ferry, across the Mersey, learning about its connection with The Beatles

• Visit the famous Royal Albert Dock

J oin us for an unforgettable night of music and showmanship in the company of the unrivalled André Rieu and his fantastic Johann Strauss Orchestra on this excellent ‘makeyour-own-way’ break to Liverpool, home of the Merseybeat sound.

Day One Make your own way to your apartment hotel, located in Liverpool’s city centre, near the famous Royal Albert Dock. Later, enjoy a guided orientation walk of the area, taking in the nearby waterfront, with its Beatles statue and Titanic memorial, as your tour guide brings Liverpool’s rich history to life, whetting your appetite for a fascinating trip ahead.

Day Two Join your Beatles-mad tour manager and head to the Mersey Ferry, which will take you across the Mersey. Ringo Starr used to work on the Mersey Ferry and The Beatles famously played a gig aboard a Mersey Ferry called the Royal Iris.

You’ll then head to the Royal Albert Docks, where you can go on a waterfront walk and have the chance to visit the Tate Liverpool. As night falls, the tour will travel to the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool where the spectacular André Rieu will perform.

Day Three Drift back through time on a full day Beatles tour including visits to, the Penny Trust and the Strawberry Field Visitor Centre. This evening is at your leisure, providing you with the perfect opportunity to visit a reconstruction of the legendary Cavern Club for some live music.

Day Four Following breakfast, you’ll make your own way home after an enlightening trip of musical delights.

Your Hotel

This chic four-star apartment hotel is set in a revered city-centre building, near Liverpool’s famous Royal Albert Dock. The sleek studios feature Wi-Fi, TV and kitchenettes. James Street train station is just a three-minute walk away, with the Beatles Story Museum just over 10 minutes on foot. Private on-site parking is also available.

Staycity Aparthotels Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool HHHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £499

Andre Rieu, 4 days in Scotland

A showcase of showmanship and time to discover the highlights of Edinburgh and Loch Lomond.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow (face value £50) – ticket upgrades available

• Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Avonbridge Hotel or similar

• Discover the highlights of Edinburgh

• Set off on an excursion to Loch Lomond

• Return flights to Glasgow from a choice of regional airports, with coach travel and transfers throughout

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

J oin us for an unforgettable night of music and showmanship in the company of the unrivalled André Rieu and his fantastic Johann Strauss Orchestra, in the ‘Dear Green Place’ of Glasgow

Day One Arrive in the national cultural hub of Glasgow, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel to meet your friendly tour manager. Spend the rest of the day exploring or unwinding at the hotel.

Day Two Today, you’ll venture to Loch Lomond, one of Scotland’s largest lochs, where you can admire the picture-perfect views from the banks. Later, you’ll return to your hotel and get ready for the concert at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, the undoubted highlight of your trip. Acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest living musical legends, André Rieu was classically trained and is now an accomplished

violinist, an excellent conductor, and a truly great showman.

Day Three On your final full day, set off with your tour manager to Edinburgh, known as the ‘Athens of the North’. Here, you can enjoy an orientation tour, with free time to perhaps take a stroll along the lanes of the Royal Mile and gaze upon the Palace of Holyrood House and the castle atop its rocky promontory.

Day Four This morning, you’ll be transferred back to the airport for your flight home.

Your Hotel

This attractive, family-owned, three-star hotel is situated on the outskirts of the historic Lanarkshire town of Hamilton, once the fiefdom of the Dukes of Hamilton. The hotel has a choice of bars: the lounge bar and the Terraza Patio, breakfast is served in the main restaurant. The hotel doesn’t have a lift; ground-floor rooms are available but are accessed by three steps. The guestrooms are located in the main hotel building as well as in two houses - The Priory and Kirklands - both just a short walk from the main building. The rooms themselves are all stylishly decorated, and have private facilities, satellite TV, telephones, hairdryers, tea- and coffee-making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Glasgow Cathedral

Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton HHH Bed & Breakfast Price from £685