Cambridge Christmas Shows 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

Audience members embark on an interactive promenade journey through atmospheric spaces, immersing themselves in the story of Christmas past, present, and yet to come. The 60-minute performance brings Charles Dickens' classic tale to life for both children and adults. Seasonal...

Dr Andy Smith brings Charles Dickens' classic tale to life through a series of performed scenes from the novel. The event explores the people, places, and social conditions of Victorian life that inspired the story. Visitors experience an evening combining...

Edwyrdian Tales presents a live one-man storytelling show staged beside the lights of a Christmas tree. The performance brings three seasonal ghost stories to life, featuring classic tales by H.R. Wakefield and Algernon Blackwood alongside an original work. The show...

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.

Performer Mark Daniels fronts a seven-piece live band to present a Christmas tribute concert featuring Michael Bublé hits and seasonal classics. Seating inside the venue is unreserved and available on a first-come basis.

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.

Classical soprano Nadia Eide performs selections from stage and screen alongside special guest performers. The repertoire features songs from productions including Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Matilda, Home Alone, and The Wizard of Oz. One tree is planted...

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...

Prepare for a hair-larious pantomime adventure with SPADS' epic retelling of Rapunzel! Set in the Kingdom of Quiff-land, this magical show follows the tale of a young woman with impossibly long hair, locked away by an evil witch. Expect powerful...

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...