International pop icon Emma Bunton is set to join the ‘Pumpkin King’ Danny Elfman to sing ‘Sally’s Song’ live alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra at Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas concert in London this December!
Scheduled to take place at the OVO Arena Wembley on Thursday, December 12th 2025, the much loved Spice Girls singer will appear alongside the multiple award-winning composer, and songwriter who returns to he UK this winter with the live-to-film concert celebrating Burton’s timeless holiday classic.
This unique live cine-concert production will feature Elfman (the original singing voice of the film’s main character, Jack Skellington, and writer of all the film’s songs) performing live in sync with the full-length movie projected on the big screen, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra and very special guest Emma Bunton, singing Sally.
In a press release announcing the show, Danny says of the upcoming festive event: “It’s impossible to believe it has been thirty years since Tim Burton made our strange little musical! What a tremendous thrill it is to perform it live in concert again at London OVO Arena, Wembley.” ?
Tickets for the immersive concert are on sale now via www.gigsandtours.com, www.axs.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick, produced by Tim Burton.
Originally released by Disney back in 1993, the darkly enchanting film follows Jack Skellington, the ‘Pumpkin King’ of Halloween Town, who stumbles upon Christmas Town and becomes captivated by the holiday’s warmth and cheer. In his excitement, Jack decides to take over Christmas, with his own spooky twist, leading to humorous and sometimes eerie consequences.
The movie’s blend of Halloween and Christmas themes, iconic characters like Sally, Oogie Boogie, and Zero the ghost dog, as well as Danny Elfman’s hauntingly memorable music, have made it a beloved cult classic. It’s celebrated for its unique art style, stop-motion animation, and exploration of themes like identity, purpose, and belonging.