Darwen Christmas Shows 2026

Visitors listen to festive brass band arrangements and participate in Christmas carol sing-alongs inside the restored manor. Ticket options include general admission or packages pairing the music with festive food, such as sandwiches or a two-course Sunday lunch accompanied by...

Visitors watch an accident-prone elf attempt to introduce a high-tech toy-making mega machine to Santa's workshop, only for the machine to break down. The performance features slapstick comedy, exploding gadgets, flying toys, and visual gags as the workshop descends into...

Audiences follow the comedic fairy-tale adventure of Sleeping Beauty brought to life with music and mischief. The production features a cast of daft characters, a wickedly funny villain, dazzling costumes, and interactive audience participation.

The concert showcases the Cathedral Choristers performing in celebration of Blackburn Cathedral's 100th Christmas. The program features popular family carols alongside works by John Rutter, choral selections from Handel's Messiah, and movements from Bach's Christmas Oratorio.

Follow Rapunzel as she dreams of escaping her tower and the wicked Gothel with the help of a dashing hero and a larger-than-life Dame. The production features comedy, toe-tapping music, dazzling costumes, and audience participation.

The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band presents an evening concert of holiday music at Rochdale Town Hall. Attendees gather to hear live brass performances played by the world-famous band.

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 are guided room by room through the historic manor by live performers as an eerie theatrical drama unfolds. Inspired by Edith Wharton's ghost story Afterward, the production follows an American family who buy an English estate and uncover the...

Blackburn Cathedral hosts an evening concert highlighting two classical Christmas works. The first half presents Olivier Messiaen's organ piece 'La Nativité du Seigneur', performed by Director of Music John Robinson. After the interval, the junior Cathedral choristers perform Benjamin Britten's...

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...

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.

Preston Musical Comedy Society joins the Freckleton Brass Band for an evening filled with holiday music and festive spirit. Audiences will hear a wide range of songs, from soaring carols and traditional brass favourites to beloved festive classics and musical...

Visitors enjoy a flagship comedy performance featuring headline comedians from across the UK and beyond, including regular TV personalities. The lineup features stand-up sets from Danny McLoughlin, Tony Carroll, Callum Oakley, and Bethany Black. Guests can also enjoy live music...

Prepare for a dazzling winter spectacle as the 'Firebird' Ice Show returns to Manchester. This captivating performance merges the grace of ice skating with the thrill of circus arts, telling the story of Irina's quest to recover the mystical Firebird's...

This Christmas, dive into the magical world of Neverland with Preston Musical Comedy Society's spectacular pantomime of Peter Pan. Follow Wendy, John, and Michael on an unforgettable adventure filled with pirates, mermaids, and the boy who never grows up. Expect...

Prepare for a magical journey with the Family Christmas Pantomime "Aladdin" at The Edge Wigan. This professionally directed production promises a fully staged performance, brought to life by a vibrant community chorus of both youth and adults. Immerse yourself in...

Get ready to sleigh your way into the Christmas spirit with 'A Very Bublé Christmas,' an unforgettable evening celebrating the King of Christmas himself. This classy and heartwarming show features timeless holiday hits like 'Winter Wonderland' and 'White Christmas,' performed...

Get ready for a spectacular Christmas show as Classic Queen brings their electrifying tribute to Preston. This isn't about impersonation; it's about capturing the raw energy and iconic sound of Britain's rock royalty. Prepare for a night filled with Queen's...