Brighouse Christmas Shows 2026

This Christmas concert brings the spirit of the season to life with holiday classics ranging from heartwarming ballads to upbeat festive anthems. Audiences can sing along to live performances accompanied by festive visuals and a sensational live band.

Follow hero Dick Whittington and his trusty cat on an action-packed quest for fame, fortune, and happiness as he aims to become the city's Lord Mayor. The production features comedy, audience boos and hisses, and sets and costumes from The...

Audiences follow Clara's adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. The stage production features dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the notorious Mouse King. The ballet is performed to Tchaikovsky's enduring...

Audiences can enjoy a performance of the classic tale filled with comedy, lively music, stunning scenery, and vibrant costumes. The family-friendly show features classic heroes and villains alongside plenty of traditional pantomime audience participation.

Set in Le Wakey as locals prepare for the town's Summer Festival, the story unfolds when a mysterious beast begins stalking the woods. Audiences can expect a festive family pantomime filled with music, laughter, love, and high-powered water pistols.

Audiences enjoy a festive twist on Rapunzel packed with audience participation, corny jokes, and a jukebox of iconic rock anthems. Every song is played live on stage by a cast of multi-talented actor-musicians. The high-energy production features loud music, smoke...

Narrated by his loyal dog Max, the musical follows the grouchy, green Grinch as he tries to steal Christmas from the joyful residents of Who-ville. Audiences experience Seussian charm, music, and laughter on stage as the Grinch discovers the true...

Guests enter the Exhibition Shed to watch the drama begin in Scrooge's office before boarding a steam train for an hour-long round trip to Keighley and back. Theatrical performances continue onboard the train as the story unfolds through Past, Present,...

Join James B Partridge for a nostalgic, feel-good festive singalong inspired by primary school assemblies and nativity plays. Audiences sing along to childhood festive classics and throwback mashups while enjoying laugh-out-loud stories. The communal evening brings back festive school memories...

Audiences join the world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band for their annual festive concert featuring yuletide greats and carols. The performance includes the band's famous chart-topping hit, The Floral Dance, played as their unofficial encore. Visitors experience live holiday brass music...

Visitors can experience an evening of traditional carols and seasonal music performed by the acclaimed Wakefield Cathedral Choir in the warm glow of candlelight. During the interval, guests are served complimentary mulled wine and mince pies. Non-alcoholic juice and gluten-free...

Audiences enjoy a festive stage production featuring a cast of singers and dancers dressed in colorful costumes. The performance journeys on the Polar Express to the North Pole, meets Father Christmas and his elves, follows Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem,...

The Black Dyke Band and the Bradford Cathedral Choir perform well-loved Christmas tunes together inside the cathedral. The concert consists of two 45-minute halves separated by a 20-minute interval. An alcoholic and non-alcoholic bar serves refreshments before the performance and...

Visitors experience a live 16-piece chamber orchestra performing beloved festive music paired with captivating lighting. The nostalgic programme includes music from holiday film favourites such as Home Alone, Elf, The Holiday, Love Actually, The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, Harry...

Organist Jonathan Scott presents a festive programme of seasonal music showcasing the venue's organ. Set within the Victorian splendour of Rochdale Town Hall, the concert runs without an interval. Attendees can also purchase refreshments prior to the start of the...

When thieves break into Father Christmas' grotto and steal all the presents, Katie hitches a ride on a magical bird to the North Pole to help save the holiday. Audience members join Katie on an interactive adventure to solve clues...

The concert presents an orchestral programme focused on the music of Johann Strauss II, including The Blue Danube, the Die Fledermaus Overture, and the Tritsch-Tratsch Polka. The performance also features pieces from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and The Sleeping Beauty, Shostakovich’s...

Peoplescape Theatre brings the traditional story to life with an imaginative twist. Audiences enjoy a family-friendly performance filled with puppetry and live music. The show features plenty of interactive participation for young viewers.

Guests can celebrate the festive season on the big screen with André Rieu and his world-famous Johann Strauss Orchestra. The musical event showcases exceptional sopranos and a powerful 120-voice male choir performing beloved holiday classics and enchanting waltzes. The screening...

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

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a violin soloist perform an evening of classical works by candlelight inside Leeds Cathedral. The concert features Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside Corelli's Christmas Concerto and Pachelbel's Canon in D. The programme also includes Elgar's Nimrod,...

The concert features an orchestral programme centered on the music of Johann Strauss II, including the Die Fledermaus Overture, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, and The Blue Danube. Audiences will also hear pieces from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and The Sleeping Beauty, alongside waltzes...

Dave Rawson presents an interactive comedy hypnosis performance that turns audience volunteers into the center of the show. Guests can volunteer to take part on stage or watch the entertainment from their seats while ordering drinks.

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...

Blackburn Cathedral welcomes visitors and community groups to celebrate the festive season together. Attendees gather inside the cathedral to participate in an evening carol service.

Audiences enjoy a live Christmas production concert set amidst the dramatic architecture and soaring acoustics of Blackburn Cathedral. Performer Josh Hindle and his live band deliver a lineup of seasonal favourites, including White Christmas and Holly Jolly Christmas. The show...

Guests experience a live concert performed by a 16-piece chamber orchestra accompanied by full sound production and a lighting show. The performance features compositions from classic holiday films including Home Alone, Elf, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and The Nutcracker, as...

Northern Ballet presents a magical rendition of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey guided by three spectral visitors, encountering the warmth of family and the promise of a brighter future. This visually stunning ballet,...

Join the Carriageworks Theatre for 'The Lost Present: A Christmas Adventure,' a magical theatrical experience perfect for the holiday season. This enchanting play promises a festive journey filled with excitement and holiday spirit, making it an ideal outing for families...

Get ready for a festive dose of laughter with the Christmas Comedy Cellar! This special event brings two nights of top-tier stand-up comedy to Huddersfield. Featuring acclaimed comedians like Shazia Mirza, Jack McLean, Rob Rouse, and Dawn Bailey, it's the...

Get ready for a festive and hilarious evening with World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker's 'Harry Christmas!' show in Leeds. He's bringing his unique blend of poetry, humor, and holiday spirit to the city. Expect brand new poems, beloved festive...