Andre Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra, Live In Birmingham 2026

Itinerary

Day 1

After checking in to our hotel and freshening up, rejoin your coach as we make our way to BP Pulse LIVE* for our fabulous evening show. We should have some free time to grab a bite to eat before the spectacular concert begins. Get ready to experience the magic of André Rieu as the Dutch violinist and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra finally returns to the UK. Be part of André Rieu’s World Tour and enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty of music, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Rejoin your coach after the show and relax as you head back to our overnight hotel.

* Please see write up on the show below for information on the arena including bag policy, food and drink and accessibility information.

Day 2

After a good night's sleep and a leisurely start, enjoy a hearty breakfast before we leave the hotel and travel to nearby Stratford upon Avon, a historic market town in Warwickshire situated on the banks of the River Avon. Best known for being the birthplace of the poet and playwright William Shakespeare, it is a popular tourist destination attracting over three million visitors a year. With its beautiful surroundings it’s not hard to see why it’s such a hit with visitors.

Rejoin your coach later and relax as you head home full of great memories and amazing experiences, with a few fantastic André Rieu tunes still ringing in your ears!

Tour includes

• Overnight hotel stay with English breakfast
• Seated ticket to the show at the BP Pulse LIVE with coach transfers
• Rank 3 Ticket, Block 12
• Free time to enjoy Stratford-upon-Avon for shopping and sightseeing
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

Extras: Single room supplement from £30
Upgrades: Rank 2 Tickets Block 14, £30pp extra - limited supply

£75 deposit per person applies to this departure
There are unavoidable steps/staircases throughout the Arena to reach your seats so may be unsuitable for people with mobility issues. There may also be some walking involved from the coach drop-off point.

André Rieu Live at BP Pulse

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Get ready to experience the magic of André Rieu in 2025, when the Dutch violinist and conductor returns to the UK. The King of Waltz will be returning with his 60-member Johann Strauss Orchestra and many international soloists to dazzle the audience with a spectacular and memorable concert celebrating 200 years of Johann Strauss. Catch André Rieu in action as he performs in May 2025 in Birmingham.

Be part of André Rieu’s World Tour and get your tickets for for an unforgettable evening. Join André Rieu in celebrating the beauty of music, and make memories that will last a lifetime. André Rieu will give you what everyone has come to expect from his performances: the maestro conducting his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra and playing his world-famous Stradivarius violin to create a colourful concert full of surprises. The repertoire ranges from the most beautiful and popular songs from opera, musicals, operettas, film scores to the most romantic ballads and of course the most gorgeous and celebrated waltzes.

Celebrated the world over for his uniquely entertaining musical extravaganzas, this trip will see you enjoying the maestro at work in a fabulous concert at the BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham.

For more information, see the offical website for André Rieu.

There is a variety of food and drink outlets inside the Arena to suit the majority of dietary requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: There are a number of steps/staircases throughout BP Pulse Arena which are unavoidable to reach your seats so this may not be suitable for people with mobility issues / wheelchair users. There may also be some walking involved from the coach drop-off point to the entrance of the venue.

The bag policy in place at the arena states that you may bring one bag into the arena but it **MUST** be:
No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted

For further FAQs on the Arena, please click here.

The depicted seating plan/ticket locations are a representation and may not be exact.

Stratford-upon-Avon

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationStratford-upon-Avon is best known as the birthplace of England’s most famous bard, William Shakespeare. It is a pretty historic market town situated on the banks of the River Avon and a popular tourist destination attracting over three million visitors a year. With its beautiful surroundings, wide range of tourist attractions and great shopping, it’s not hard to see why this town is such a hit with coach trip visitors.

Delve into the Bard's life and legacy with a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace. Take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque streets of the town centre, adorned with charming Tudor buildings, and visit the historic Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried. For a scenic perspective, embark on a tranquil River Avon cruise, meandering through the picturesque countryside and passing by some of the town's most iconic landmarks. The historic Garrick Inn is one of the towns oldest buildings, dating back to the 16th century, though some parts of this traditional half-timbered building may be as old as the 14th century, and has witnessed centuries of stories, including tales of the plague!

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Accommodation

Ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport Hotel Birmingham

The ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport is nestled in between the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Birmingham International Airport. You’ll enjoy relaxing bedrooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, with tea/coffee making facilities and a desk plus free Wi-Fi access. Family rooms consist of a double and sofa bed suitable for 2 adults and up to 2 children. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and fitness centre.

For further information, please click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window).

Hotel Location

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