the christmas classic with an orchestra!

Detroit Symphony Orchestra brings the ultimate Christmas event of the year to the Orchestra Hall, perfect for all the family! Experience the ultimate festive classic like never before, with the orchestra accompanying the action on screen with a live, perfectly synced performance! It's a unique and thrilling way to witness this heartwarming, BAFTA winning short movie based on the book by Raymond Briggs, which has become essential watching at Christmas around the world.

What's the story?

Waking up to a thick blanket of snow, a young boy named James rushes downstairs and into the garden, where he begins to build a snowman. After a fun-filled and exhausting day, he goes to bed, unaware of the adventure that awaits at the stroke of midnight. James awakens to find that his creation has magically come to life!