Bournemouth Christmas Shows 2026

Audiences join Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, and Widow Twankey on a festive magic carpet ride packed with songs, laughter, and high-energy choreography. The production features spectacular scenery, vibrant lighting, and fabulous costumes alongside audience participation as theatergoers cheer the heroes and...

Visitors gather around the stage next to the Alpine Lodge to enjoy an open-air programme of live festive music and community performances. The lineup showcases traditional Christmas carols, local choirs, live singers, youth marching bands, and dance groups. Guests can...

Audiences follow Jack on a soaring family pantomime adventure filled with glittering costumes, sensational sets, and show-stopping musical numbers. The stage production features Dame Trott, Jack, Fairy Sunshine, and the villainous Flesh Creep alongside the voice of Giant Blunderbore. Visitors...

Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham in an action-packed pantomime adventure. Audiences will experience laugh-out-loud comedy, bundles of audience participation, and special effects. The production features dazzling costumes and scenery originating...

Audiences hear Handel's classic 1741 choral masterpiece performed live by the full Salisbury Cathedral Choir, distinguished soloists, and the City of London Sinfonia under conductor David Halls. The performance features soaring melodies and powerful choral pieces set inside the historic...

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs a festive concert featuring traditional carols alongside modern selections from The Snowman and Home Alone. Audience members can sing along throughout the show and submit jokes to an on-site Joke Box. During the performance,...

Guests can experience a festive family pantomime production staged at the Allendale Centre with allocated auditorium seating. An on-site bar is open to serve refreshments throughout the event. Every child attending the performance receives a complimentary ice cream.

Families step into an interactive holiday adventure featuring live musical performances, high-energy dancing, and dazzling costumes. Visitors can meet festive characters and take in magical surprises throughout the performance space. A selection of seasonal food and drinks, including festive fries,...

Audiences follow the classic tale of Cinderella as she dreams of attending the royal ball despite the schemes of her Wicked Stepsisters. The pantomime features her Fairy Godmother, loyal friend Buttons, and slapstick mayhem with characters falling over covered in...

Crown Ballet brings its production of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet to the stage. Visitors follow young Marie as her Nutcracker doll transforms into a prince and leads her through a world of snowflakes, magical battles, and the sparkling Kingdom of Sweets.

Visitors watch a cinema screening of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra performing Christmas classics and waltzes. The concert presentation includes appearances by singer Emma Kok, tenors, and special guest performers.

Prepare for a truly enchanting Christmas experience as the acclaimed La Nova Singers present a classical concert filled with festive cheer. They will perform beloved Christmas classics and favorite carols, showcasing their signature shimmering harmonies and a touch of glamour....

Embark on a magical journey to Neverland with the Christmas Pantomime Peter Pan. This beloved tale comes to life with dazzling costumes, enchanting music, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer. Join Peter, Wendy, the Lost Boys, and Tinkerbell as they...

Prepare for a magical holiday season with Spotlight IOW Ltd's presentation of 'Sleeping Beauty' pantomime at Shanklin Theatre. This classic tale is reimagined with all the traditional pantomime elements, promising laughter, music, and enchantment for the whole family. Join them...

Embark on a magical musical fairytale adventure with TINK! A Festive Neverland Fairytale. This enchanting production revisits Tinkerbell's younger days in Neverland, sharing untold truths about her adventures with Peter Pan and the pirates. It's a heartwarming story of friendship,...