Berkhamsted Christmas Shows 2026

The Vale Symphonic Wind Band presents a concert featuring a selection of festive and non-festive music suitable for all ages. Guests attend the live musical performance inside the historic church venue.

Audiences follow Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Scratchit, and Dame Dilber as they journey through the past, present, and future across a musical holiday story. The show features energetic pop hits, dance routines, and family-friendly pantomime humor alongside reggae-inspired appearances from Jakebob...

Attendees experience a festive concert conducted by Sir John Rutter himself. The performance showcases Rutter's own works and arrangements, seasonal symphonic classics, and sing-along carols. On stage, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by The Bach Choir and soprano Lucy...

Visitors experience a festive concert featuring carols old and new, including traditional seasonal favourites to sing along with. The 200-strong Royal Choral Society is accompanied on stage by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the British Imperial Military Band. The event...

Organist of the Royal Albert Hall Anna Lapwood presents an evening of holiday music and festivities. The performance features new arrangements of Christmas classics alongside music from beloved films of recent decades. She is accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert...

Visitors experience an atmospheric candlelit service opening with the choir singing Silent Night. The service features a pattern of traditional lessons interspersed with popular carols and choral Christmas motets performed by the Cathedral Choir.

Jamie Cullum takes the stage with his big band and guest musicians Kansas Smitty’s for a seasonal celebration. The performance showcases standout tracks from The Pianoman at Christmas, moving from intimate ballads to upbeat swing arrangements. Audiences can also look...

Celebrate the festive season with an evening of live music, spoken word, and celebrity guest appearances. Audience members can sing along to favourite carols and listen to Christmas readings. The concert features performances by the International Staff Band, the International...

Audiences step into Victorian London for a festive murder mystery where West End performers suddenly drop dead mid-scene. Sherlock Holmes uncovers a sinister connection to The Twelve Days of Christmas and must race against time to catch the killer before...

Guests can enjoy a joyful big band performance featuring Rick Astley celebrating his passion for the golden age of swing. The concert features roaring big band sounds, classic songs, and festive favourites.

Families can enjoy an uplifting concert blending soul, gospel, and Motown tunes with festive favourites like 'Winter Wonderland' and 'Jingle Bells'. Designed to be baby-friendly, the performance invites children, parents, and grandparents to sing and clap along to timeless carols...

Families can sing and dance along to festive showtunes from hit musicals and beloved holiday films, performed by West End singers. The performance includes songs from Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. The interactive concert also features bubbles, bells,...

Visitors gather inside the Cathedral for bite-sized festive services filled with communal carol singing. The services feature performances from various local choirs, including the Cathedral Youth Choir and Lay Clerks. It provides a welcoming musical pause during the Christmas season.

Visitors enter an interactive theatrical world to help Clumsy the Elf find the lost code to the Christmas Safe. Audiences solve clues alongside the performers, dance the Number Rumber, and tackle challenges before time runs out. The vibrant and musical...

Santa's elves team up with Mrs Claus and the audience to save Christmas through singing, dancing, magic, silliness, and a surprise guest. Following the performance, children can meet the elves and Mrs Claus, receive a signed certificate, and search for...

The Hertfordshire Big Band returns to The Maltings Theatre for an evening of big band jazz and festive cheer. The performance features unique arrangements of Christmas songs and carols alongside classic jazz standards by composers such as Duke Ellington, Count...

Dickens Theatre Company presents an authentic adaptation of the classic festive tale as part of their Revision On Tour programme. With the rest of the cast stuck on a train, Charles Dickens and his faithful tour manager George Dolby take...

Fronted by singer Joanna Eden and featuring the Chris Ingham Quartet, this festive entertainment showcases jazzy holiday favourites made famous by stars like Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, and Bing. Audiences can enjoy an evening rich with swing, sophistication, and...

Audiences can enjoy a performance of carols old and new alongside seasonal choral music and readings. Attendees also have the opportunity to join in and sing along with some of the carols. Hot mince pies and mulled wine are served...

Families sing and dance along to festive showtunes from hit musicals and beloved holiday films such as Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. The performance features West End singers alongside interactive elements including bubbles, bells, puppetry, and flying babies....

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the holiday season with festive orchestral delights, blazing brass fanfares, and crooning under the Christmas tree. Conductor Stephen Bell and vocalists Katie Birtill and Oliver Tompsett present a programme of seasonal chart-toppers both old and...

Visitors experience a concert of uplifting carols and cherished seasonal classics staged in the gentle glow of candlelight. The performance features the Mozart Festival Orchestra under conductor Steven Devine, soprano Harriet Eyley, and the choir Coro Spezzato. The programme includes...

The Kingdom Choir takes the stage to perform beloved Christmas classics infused with their signature warmth, energy, and community spirit. Directed by founder and conductor Karen Gibson MBE, the performance invites audiences to join in an uplifting celebration featuring clapping,...

The City of London Choir joins brass and percussion musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a joyful programme of traditional carols and contemporary classics. Conducted by Daniel Hyde with Andrew Lumsden on the organ, the performance features works by...

Conducted by Harry Christophers, choral ensemble The Sixteen and harpist Joy Smith present Benjamin Britten's festive compendium alongside seasonal works spanning from the medieval era to the present day. The musical journey features Renaissance motets by Palestrina and Victoria, traditional...

Audiences experience a seasonal concert performed by the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, featuring a big band accompanied by strings. Conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith leads top vocalists and instrumentalists through stories and arrangements of vintage holiday and...

Audiences experience an irreverent cabaret-style variety show combining dance, drag, mime, lip-sync, and satire. The performance features an eccentric nativity cast including the Virgin Mary, Father Christmas, Judy Garland, and Melania Trump alongside show tunes and quick costume changes. The...

Audiences can enjoy a family-friendly holiday concert featuring the 50-piece Basement Orchestra alongside a choir. The performance includes classical Yuletide favourites, popular festive hits, and singalong carols. Guests also have the option to reserve a table for lunch in the...

Attendees enjoy a festive evening celebrating Christmas in the historic setting of Dorchester Abbey. Choral ensemble OSJ Voices performs a wide-ranging programme of uplifting seasonal music.

Audiences experience a celebratory programme of Viennese orchestral and vocal masterworks performed by chamber ensemble London Concertante and soprano Sofia Kirwan-Baez. The concert highlights famous waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss II, including The Blue Danube, alongside Shostakovich's Waltz No....

The London Mozart Players Brass Ensemble and choirs perform a holiday repertoire spanning classic carols, gospel, and pop anthems. Audiences are encouraged to join the singing alongside a dedicated chorus and the hall's organ. The show features immersive lighting, seasonal...

Children's author and poet Michael Rosen reads from his favourite stories in a live performance. Following the show, audiences can browse a book stall and take part in a book signing with Michael.

The Landmark Singers unite with the woodwind, brass, and percussion of the Barnes Concert Band for a collaborative Christmas celebration. Both community ensembles showcase individual repertoires ranging from classical and folk to big band and festive tunes before coming together...

Visitors can experience a screening of the beloved 1982 animated film The Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra. The performance features the movie's lyrical soundtrack, including the festive classic 'Walking in the Air'. Audiences will also hear a selection of...

Devised by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, this Christmas oratorio retells the nativity story using adapted movements from Handel's oratorios alongside highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli’s full Baroque orchestra and professional singers are joined by schools and youth choirs from across...

Giacomo Smith’s Big Band brings Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's celebrated jazz adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite to life. Audiences will hear bombastic full-band arrangements such as 'Peanut Briddle Brigade' alongside sparser selections like 'Sugar Rum Cherry' and 'Chinoiserie'. The...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson celebrates 15 years of her career with an intimate festive concert. Accompanied by pianist Tom Seals, she delivers soulful performances of signature songs including 'Glitter & Gold', 'Nothing's Real but Love', and 'Shoulder to Shoulder', along...

Benson Choral Society presents an authentic period performance of Monteverdi's Vespers, directed by Thomas Neal. The choir is accompanied by vocal soloists Ensemble Pro Victoria, the Monteverdi String Band, and early brass ensemble His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts. For dramatic...

Families can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from classic musicals and popular Christmas movies, all performed by West End singers. The interactive performance features songs from hits like Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. Little ones and...

The Choir of Merton College, Oxford, collaborates with ensemble Florilegium and harpist Cecily Beer for an evening of festive British choral music. Conducted by Benjamin Nicholas, the performance celebrates the works of Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell, featuring Britten's A...

The inclusive 'R' Voices choir takes the stage with up to 80 voices performing in unison. Audience members are invited to sing along to a high-energy set packed with iconic anthems spanning generations.

Visitors join pianist Tom Carradine for an interactive family singalong filled with festive medleys and holiday songs. The performance features bubbles and puppets designed to entertain audiences of all generations. Attendees can also stay after the show to enjoy seating...

Audience members experience Schubert's song cycle Winterreise staged in the round, with the musicians performing in the centre of the hall surrounded by listeners. Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Paul Cibis bring the story of a heartbroken wanderer's journey through...

Join vocal group ManSong for an uplifting end-of-term Christmas concert celebrating the close of the year. The ensemble fills the venue with a varied programme of choral music and festive warmth. Visitors can settle in for a relaxed evening hearing...

Families can sing and clap along to festive favourites, soul and Motown hits, gospel tunes, and nursery rhymes accompanied by bubbles. The uplifting performance features the vocal talents of the CK Gospel Choir in a baby-friendly setting. The concert is...

Live musicians, strings, and vocalists unite to deliver festive favourites alongside major pop, R&B, and soul anthems. Audience members can sing along to feel-good party classics and seasonal hits reimagined live in a celebratory atmosphere.

Experience the magic of live theater with a festive performance of Mother Goose at Queens Park Arts Centre. This classic pantomime promises a delightful show for all ages, filled with humor and holiday cheer. Don't miss the special BSL-interpreted performance...

Discover the magic of Christmas with Rod Campbell's enchanting story, 'Dear Santa', at the Norman Bragg Studio in Aylesbury. This festive production follows Santa's humorous attempts to find the perfect present for Sarah, with a little help from his elf....

Discover the enduring magic of 'It's a Wonderful Life' brought to life on stage. This captivating adaptation of the classic film tells the story of George Bailey, a man whose selfless dreams impact his community. When faced with ruin, a...

Get ready to rock this Christmas with 'That 80s Christmas Rock Show'! This electrifying tribute band brings the glorious decade of 80s rock back to life with over two hours of anthems and power ballads from legends like Bon Jovi,...

Get ready for a dazzling and daring Burlesque Christmas Special from the Hundred Watt Club. This show promises a festive cocktail of vintage-inspired entertainment, featuring glittering showgirls, hilarious comedy, classic vaudeville, and breathtaking circus acts. It's a seductive, sublime, and...