Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
It’s not too late to get something unique for your loved one - that’s why we’ve created the ultimate shortlist of gifts for the music-lovers and experience-hunters in your life.
Check out DEBUT’s Christmas 2022 Gift Guide below:
1. Made with love (from the Brunel Museum)
The classic Christmas gift for those cosy winter nights.
We think these trendy, colourful Brunel socks (made by the London Sock Exchange) are the perfect gift for that loved one who can’t get enough of our Brunel Museum Secret Concert series.
Made with 80% cotton, super durable and stylish too.
Just £12 | High-quality materials | Browse the full catalogue
2. DEBUT Gift Voucher
Have you been inspired by your DEBUT experience? Share that amazing feeling with someone else.
For just £26, you can buy a flexible guest ticket for one of our central London experiences - whether it’s learning an Opera in a Day, or one of our Secret Concerts.
Flexible dates | New acts each month:
“Energetic & spine-tinglingly good shows”
— The Nudge, The Definitive Insiders' Guide to London
Learn more about William’s music on his website.
3. Discover new artists
We present a huge range of diverse performers at our events throughout the year, from video game music arranged for clarinet, to your favourite popular songs performed by a classical singer.
This December, why not share some of that amazing DEBUT talent with friends and family?
Check out William Jack’s new album, This Old Cello Box, and support the work of this great performer and composer.
Learn more about Will in our exclusive Q&A blog earlier this autumn.
Get your copy of ‘This Old Cello Box’ today:
4. A Classic (FM) Christmas
Shopping for a music-lover? Want something fun and beautiful?
We can’t recommend this next choice enough. The limited-edition Classic FM ‘Great Composers’ Christmas puzzle, notebook and card selection features 20 all-time favourite composers, a beautiful design, and references to your favourite classical works.
…and your gift will raise funds for Make Some Noise, which supports small charities in the UK.
Full set £25 | Materials from sustainable sources
5. Nurture new talent
Do you know someone who’s inspired by music?
Give them a new year’s resolution to be proud of with a package of bespoke 1-1 music lessons from WorkBox Music.
With the highest-quality tuition and support, it’s the perfect way to try something new in 2023.
Lessons for Adults and Kids | Starting at £36 | Single lessons, 3 & 6 lesson packages:
6. Bring opera to your Christmas Tree
These beautifully crafted hanging decorations are available from the Royal Opera House shop. Can you spot your favourite composer in the range?
They’ll catch the fairy light glow perfectly, bringing colour and warmth to your Christmas decor.
Created by St Nicholas, a social enterprise supporting highly-skilled women from rural communities in Thailand.
From £15 | Hand-crafted
7. A portable winter retreat
With a huge range of meticulously-crafted options, give someone a quality Christmas moment with this selection of unique fragrances from Maison Margiela. We especially recommend ‘By the Fireplace’, available at Harvey Nichols.
It’s crafted to recreate a moment of stillness in a cosy chalet retreat in Chamonix, 1973.
It’s probably the most portable christmas experience on our list - just light the wick and transform your space.
Subtle and powerful | Bestselling fragance
8. Experience the West End
If your friend or family member has a busy schedule, it can be hard to pin them down for a gift experience.
Theatre tokens offer the flexibility to let them choose - all you need to do now sort is dinner and drinks.
This gift is valid at any participating theatre, but if your loved one can take a hint, why not purchase a show-branded gift voucher and get them to see that musical you can’t stop talking about?
Fully flexible | Select any amount (up to £500)
9. A traditional treat for 2023
There are few better ways to spend morning downtime in central London than going for breakfast with friends - catching up on the Christmas break with great food and maybe a glass or two of something sparkly.
Now you can give this experience to a friend.
The Wolseley offer a gift voucher for this unique dining experience, valid for a whole year to suit anyone’s busy social diary.
Valid for 12 months | Add a personal message
10. Feel good by doing good
Sometimes the best gift is to have a positive impact.
2022 has been a tough year in the UK, and proper housing services are essential for every family and individual.
This year, Shelter invite you to have a ‘cracking Christmas’ with their distinctive crackers.
Made from recyclable materials | Distinctive design