Bury St Edmunds Christmas Shows 2026

The Cathedral Choir teams up with the RAF Honington Voluntary Band for an evening of festive favourites old and new. The performance features new arrangements of well-loved Christmas melodies along with traditional carols for the audience to sing.

Audiences experience an orchestral and vocal concert celebrating the Viennese tradition inside the cathedral illuminated by candlelight. Soprano Claire Wild joins the ensemble to perform operetta favourites from Lehár, Suppé, and Strauss II, including Adele's Laughing Song and the Csárdás...

Audiences experience a high-energy Rock ’n’ Roll pantomime filled with comedy, bold characters, and joyful chaos. Instead of a separate orchestra, the cast members double as the live band, performing classic hits right on stage.

Visitors can sing along to audience favourites including O Come all ye faithful and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. The programme features choir carols with classics by John Rutter and Mack Wilberg alongside a jazzy piece by Iain Farrington. The...

Ian Anderson and rock band Jethro Tull perform festive music alongside invited special guests inside the historic cathedral. The performance balances the rock group's best-known repertoire with elements of a traditional carol service. Audiences will hear seasonal church carols and...

Visitors experience an evening of festive music performed live by candlelight inside the cathedral. A cast of West End singers and a live band perform holiday hits and sing-along classics, including White Christmas, Let It Snow!, Santa Baby, O Holy...

Four Sing Space choirs from Cambridge St. Ives, Bishop's Stortford, Chelmsford, and Colchester unite for an evening of musical theatre performed in four-part harmony. West End leading lady Gina Beck joins the performers within the architecture of Ely Cathedral. Visitors...

Vocal harmony group G4 brings their festive tour to the historic surroundings of Ely Cathedral. The performance features blends of traditional carols, sacred works, classical arrangements, and modern seasonal hits. Guests can also opt for pre-show meet and greet access...

Actor Mat Jones portrays the characters of Charles Dickens' Victorian London tale using vocal performance and physical storytelling. The solo production depicts Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from the visitation of Marley's ghost to his final transformation alongside scenes featuring the Cratchit...

This live one-man show by Edwyrdian Tales presents three seasonal ghost stories performed beside a Christmas tree. Directed and performed by Matthew Wood, the program includes H.R. Wakefield's 'Lucky’s Grove', Algernon Blackwood's 'The Wendigo', and an original tale titled 'The...

Presented by The Cambridge School of Improv, hosts Lily and Jack lead a cast of seven guest improvisers through an unscripted comedy performance. Scenes and sketches are made up entirely on the spot using prompts and suggestions provided by the...

Charter Hall is transformed into the magical land of Oz for this festive musical production. Audience members follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on their iconic journey to the Emerald City. The family production features...

This festive concert spectacular kickstarts seasonal celebrations with a joyful sing-along atmosphere. Audiences experience dazzling live performances accompanied by festive visuals and a live band playing beloved Christmas classics, from heartwarming ballads to upbeat anthems.

Guests gather in an intimate setting illuminated by the glow of countless candles to enjoy festive music. Exceptional vocalists accompanied by a live band deliver fresh renditions of beloved holiday favourites. The musical programme features timeless seasonal classics including 'White...

Visitors experience a live multi-sensory musical concert illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight. A string quartet performs a seasonal programme featuring traditional carols, classical selections from The Nutcracker, and popular modern holiday songs.

Actor Mat Jones delivers a solo production of Charles Dickens' holiday tale in the ballroom of the University Arms. Performed on a sparse stage using Dickens' original, unaltered reading script, the staging brings to life Ebenezer Scrooge, the visiting spirits,...

The Fairhaven Singers perform seasonal works by composers including Poston, Howells, Menotti, Andrew Carter, and Jonathan Lane. Audience members are invited to sing along to a selection of carols accompanied by the Trinity College organ. A complimentary glass of wine...

Actor Sophie Max and the Cohen-Wingfield Duo present Charles Dickens’s novella as a nineteenth-century musical drama in the Old Combination Room. Spoken narrative adapted from the 1843 text is performed alongside an original score for violin and piano composed by...

Mat Jones delivers a one-man performance of Charles Dickens' Victorian tale. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge through his encounters with the spirits of Christmas. Proceeds from the event support ongoing conservation work at the Old Sun Inn.

Embark on a magical journey with Rapunzel as she escapes her tower in pursuit of a legendary Golden Tulip. This enchanting pantomime promises a delightful blend of magic, mayhem, and plenty of sheep! Perfect for all ages, it's a festive...

Get ready for Ipswich's beloved Rock 'n' Roll panto, 'Beauty and the Beast'! This spectacular festive show brings the classic tale to life with hilarious adventure, audience participation, and a live band playing all your favorite rock and pop hits....

Experience the enchantment of 'Christmas – The Candlelight Concert,' a festive musical celebration presented by Xperience Live. This magical evening features incredible singers and a live band performing beloved classic Christmas songs with a fresh take. As familiar melodies fill...

Get into the holiday spirit with the Family Christmas Concert featuring Prime Brass. This beloved Cambridge tradition offers a joyful musical experience for all ages, with familiar festive tunes and traditional carols perfect for singing along. Don't forget to wear...

The Great British Film Orchestra performs live scores from holiday films such as Home Alone, Love Actually, The Nutcracker, and The Polar Express.