Christmas Shows Near Chesterfield 2026

Young Dick Whittington leaves Doncaster behind to seek fame and fortune in London alongside his trusty cat. Audience members can cheer on the hero and boo the villainous Queen Ratella as Dick attempts to become Lord Mayor of London. The...

Audiences experience a cirque-style reimagining of Charles Dickens's classic holiday tale. The family-friendly production combines musical theatre with West End performers and international circus acts. Every performance also includes a lucky seat prize draw for audience members.

Audiences join inventor Eira on an adventure to bring snow back to the town of Thawmor, encountering an abandoned mine, herds of goats, and a fearsome whale. The production combines captivating storytelling, live songs, and folk music with handcrafted puppetry....

The concert features performances of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and Oliver Tarney’s cantata The Night Before Christmas by the North Notts Chamber Choir, Worksop College Chapel Choir, and Mountgarret Concert Orchestra. The second half includes audience carols accompanied by the...

Guests enjoy a candlelit, sing-along concert featuring the UK's top Michael Bublé tribute act alongside a live big band. The performance brings festive classics like White Christmas, Santa Baby, and Holly Jolly Christmas to life within the historic cathedral. Attendees...

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform a classical programme set within the candlelit interior of Sheffield Cathedral. The concert features selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, and a traditional festive medley.

Sheffield's Steel City Choristers perform a programme of choral works accompanied by readings and reflections from special guests. Attendees can join in singing classic Christmas carols and enjoy post-concert drinks and mince pies. Ticket sales support Shelter's homelessness and housing...

Storyteller Jason Buck performs a live retelling of the classic festive tale that inspired the famous music, ballet, and films. The performance delivers an immersive storytelling experience blending humour and wonder for modern audiences.

Guests gather inside the cavern entrance chamber to listen to live brass band performances of festive carols. Admission includes complimentary mince pies alongside mulled wine or hot Vimto. Audiences remain seated for most of the performance, joining in for lively...

Guests can enjoy a musical evening featuring a selection of festive tunes performed by the Newark and Sherwood Concert Band. The program includes both timeless classics and modern seasonal favourites. Savoury snacks as well as hot and cold drinks are...

Join the magic at Mansfield Palace Theatre for Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, a spectacular pantomime adventure. Follow Snow White's journey as she evades the Wicked Queen with the help of her friends. This production promises dazzling sets, glittering...

Snow White battles the wicked Queen in an adventure featuring CBeebies' Evie Pickerill and theatre star Katie Paine, produced by Little Wolf Entertainment.

Imperial Classical Ballet® presents The Nutcracker at Vaillant Live on November 7, 2026. The performance features Tchaikovsky’s score played by a full live orchestra and tells the story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

The film 'Home Alone' will be shown on a big screen with its score performed live by an orchestra and choir. The event features Macaulay Culkin defending his home from burglars.

Showaddywaddy's Christmas Cracker features the band performing their hits, including 'Under The Moon of Love' and 'Hey Rock & Roll', to celebrate the festive season.

The Derby Cathedral hosts 'Christmas By Candlelight,' a concert with West End singers and a live band performing festive music. Songs include 'White Christmas' and 'O Holy Night'.

Festive Afterglow – A Christmas Cabaret at Derby Market Hall features David Kettle & friends performing music and vocals. The event is inspired by Victorian grandeur and steampunk imagination.

Chapel Street Arts Centre presents 'Help! Santa's Missing,' an adventure where audiences assist a North Pole Elf and a human girl in finding the vanished Santa by navigating forests and markets and solving puzzles.

The Christmas Orchestra will perform at Derby Cathedral, featuring a 16-piece chamber orchestra playing Christmas film scores, carols, and festive classics with professional sound and lighting.

Outdoor cinema at Electric Daisy shows the film 'ELF' with heaters and a licensed bar. Festive treats include pizza, popcorn, and hot chocolate. Suitable for families.