Bordon Christmas Shows 2026

Visitors explore Jane Austen's House by candlelight, discovering festive collection objects before heading to the Historic Kitchen for mulled wine and mince pies. In the Drawing Room, musical duo The Little Song Party and actress Tamzin Merchant present an intimate...

Professional musician Louisa Hunter-Bradley presents a relaxed classical concert created specifically for babies and toddlers. Families experience live music, playful interactions, and an introduction to a variety of instruments ranging from the familiar to the new. The hands-on programme offers...

Held under the vaulted ceilings of the candlelit cathedral, this festive concert showcases choral music, readings, and carols for both choir and audience. At the heart of the programme, the Guildford Cathedral Choir performs Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols...

London Concertante performs seasonal film scores by candlelight inside Chichester Cathedral. The repertoire features music from family favorites like Home Alone, Elf, The Polar Express, and Love Actually, as well as golden-age classics including White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful...

London Concertante performs a candlelit programme celebrating Viennese orchestral and vocal music. The concert features works by Johann Strauss II including The Blue Danube and the Overture to Die Fledermaus, alongside selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty....

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a guest violin soloist present a classical concert in the candlelit setting of Chichester Cathedral. The programme features Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside Corelli's Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel's Canon in D, Elgar's Nimrod, Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Waltz,...

Visitors can relax and watch the classic musical holiday film The Muppet Christmas Carol projected under the stars on the Planetarium's curved screen. Concessions including popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase. The screening also serves as a...

Visitors sit back and relax to watch the festive classic The Polar Express projected under the stars inside the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase to complete the evening cinema experience. The special screening also serves...

Visitors sit back and relax as the holiday movie The Grinch plays out on the curved screen under the stars of the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase for the screening. The evening also serves as...

Audiences enjoy a live candlelit concert celebrating classic and contemporary festive cinema soundtracks. The programme includes music from holiday favourites such as Home Alone, The Polar Express, Elf, Love Actually, White Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Seating is arranged...

Guests can relax and watch Santa Claus: The Movie projected under the stars on the curved screen of the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase for the screening. The evening screening also serves as a fundraising...

Visitors sit back beneath the planetarium dome to enjoy a live string quartet performing instrumental arrangements of carols, cinematic themes, and holiday classics. Each piece is paired with 360-degree cosmic visuals depicting starlit skies, icy moonscapes, glowing nebulae, and celestial...

Guests settle in under the stars of the Planetarium for a screening of the holiday comedy Elf on a curved screen. Attendees can purchase popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks to enjoy during the film. The event serves as a fundraiser...

Visitors experience classical masterpieces set within the warm glow of candlelight at Guildford Cathedral. The evening features live renditions of selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, and a festive medley. The music is performed by the...

Classical soprano and star of The Voice UK Nadia Eide performs festive music alongside special guests. The concert showcases beloved songs from stage and screen, featuring selections from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Matilda, Home Alone, and The...

Singer Josh Hindle and his live band bring big band energy to a full-production theatre tribute concert. The performance combines Michael Bublé hits like 'Home' and 'Feeling Good' with festive classics such as 'Winter Wonderland', 'Silent Night', and 'White Christmas'....

Guests sit back to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas projected onto the curved screen beneath the stars of the Planetarium. Refreshments including popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase. The screening also serves as a fundraising event for...

Vocal harmony quartet G4 takes audiences on a festive musical journey showcasing their signature harmonies and showmanship. The performance features unique renditions of traditional carols, sacred contemplations, classical favourites, and modern seasonal hits like Silent Night, O Holy Night, and...

A live string quartet performs a programme of seasonal classics and arrangements of holiday film music. The church setting is decorated for the festive season and illuminated by candlelight.

Classical soprano and The Voice UK contestant Nadia Eide performs festive arrangements of songs from stage and screen alongside special guests. The repertoire includes selections from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Matilda, Home Alone, and The Wizard of...

Families can enjoy a festive programme of seasonal favourites, sing-along carols, jazzy twists, and musical surprises presented by top-notch musicians. In this relaxed environment, babies and toddlers are free to roam about, dance, and revel in the sound of live...

Participants rehearse and perform extracts from Handel's Messiah, Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio, and seasonal Advent choral works by Berlioz, Rutter, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Kodály. Conductor Beth Fitzpatrick directs the day alongside vocal coaching from Alison Chamberlain. The event finishes with a...

Led by musician Lizzie Lock, this Christmas-themed music session invites young children and their grown-ups to explore the sounds of the holiday season together. Attendees engage in shared musical activities, sensory exploration, and movement in a relaxed setting with cushions...

Prepare for a spellbinding festive family pantomime as the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre presents 'Beauty and The Beast'. Follow Belle's journey into an enchanted castle, meet the fearsome Beast, and join the adventure to break a curse. This production promises spectacular...

Experience the fairest pantomime of them all with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! This spectacular production brings the classic tale to life with dazzling costumes, stunning scenery, and a generous dose of comedy. Featuring beloved characters, sensational song and...

Prepare for a modern twist on a beloved classic with "Mother Goose and the Golden Egg." This award-winning pantomime, updated for the social media generation, promises a feel-good family adventure packed with laughter, magic, and contemporary flair. Follow Mother Goose...

Blast off into an intergalactic wonderland with Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre. This immersive theatrical experience combines a magical Planetarium journey with a live show, bringing an original Christmas tale to life. Children will meet Santa Claus, receive a...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Sir John Rutter's Christmas Celebration at Guildford Cathedral. This enchanting evening features the Guildford Cathedral Choir and the Septura brass ensemble, performing a delightful mix of traditional carols and contemporary festive music....

Experience the magic of 'The Snowman' film like never before as it's presented with a live orchestral performance. This enchanting event, perfect for families, brings the beloved animated classic to life with a captivating score. Attendees will also enjoy an...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Woking Wind Orchestra's Family Christmas Concert. This heartwarming event features a delightful program of festive music, perfect for all ages. Gather with loved ones for an afternoon of cheerful melodies and...

Get into the festive spirit with the Hundred Watt Club's Christmas Special, a dazzling evening of burlesque, cabaret, and vaudeville. This show promises a blend of seductive performances, bawdy comedy, and spectacular circus acts, all wrapped in a vintage-inspired, Christmas...