Love Actually in Concert heads to more than 30 U.S. cities this holiday season

GEA Live, RoadCo and Fifth Season are launching Love Actually in Concert on Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C., with a live orchestra performing alongside the full film. Tickets go on sale July 24 as the holiday tour expands to more than 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada.

Why it matters: - The tour turns a holiday movie into a live event, giving fans a new way to experience a film that has become a seasonal staple. - The format combines a full screening with a live orchestra, which can extend the film’s reach to families, date-night audiences and repeat viewers. - The run covers more than 30 cities, making it one of the larger holiday-themed live film tours this season.

What happened: - GEA Live, RoadCo and Fifth Season announced LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT for the 2026 holiday season. - The tour begins Nov. 16 in Washington, D.C., after a Nov. 15 preview in Williamsport, Pa. - Presales start July 22, and general ticket sales begin July 24 at 10 a.m. local time. - The tour visits cities including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Chicago. - The production will screen the complete Universal film while a live orchestra performs the soundtrack in sync.

The details: - The concert includes Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Craig Armstrong’s score and "Love Is All Around." - The film is Richard Curtis’ 2003 Christmas rom-com about 10 interwoven stories of love. - The cast includes Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson and Martin Freeman. - Craig Armstrong, the film’s composer, has won Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy awards. - The schedule currently lists stops in the U.S. and one Canadian date in Kitchener, Ontario. - The tour dates are subject to change. - The final listed stop is Dec. 27 in Sugar Land, Texas. - Tickets are available through local venue websites. - More information is available at local venue websites.

Between the lines: - The announcement leans on nostalgia and familiarity, pairing a widely known title with a live-performance format that has worked well for other catalog films. - The timing taps into early holiday marketing, with sales opening in July for a show that starts in mid-November. - The added orchestra gives the production a premium feel without changing the movie itself, which can appeal to both fans of the film and live-event buyers.

What's next: - Additional venue details and any schedule changes may still be announced before opening night. - Fans can follow #loveactuallyinconcert for updates and ticket information. - Media assets are available for download through the announcement materials. - Local venues will handle ticket sales as the tour rolls out city by city.