Derby Christmas Shows 2026

Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" is performed by the Piccadilly Sinfonietta in Derby Cathedral. This Christmas concert also features festive favorites like Corelli's "Christmas Concerto" and Pachelbel's "Canon in D."

Three chilling ghost stories of the Christmas season are presented in a one-man show by Edwyrdian Tales. The performance includes tales of festive spirits, a haunted Christmas tree, and a lonely hunting party.

St Mary's Church in Nottingham will hold a candlelit classical performance featuring Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and a festive medley. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform.

Award-winning storyteller Jason Buck presents a traditional telling of the Nutcracker story, suitable for adults and families aged 9 and older, with inspiring music, ballet, and films.

Mat Jones delivers an acclaimed one-man performance of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' Performed as Dickens himself presented it, the show uses only voice and presence to conjure Scrooge's world, Fezziwig's party, and the Cratchit family hearth, directly from Dickens'...

Join the magic at Mansfield Palace Theatre for Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, a spectacular pantomime adventure. Follow Snow White's journey as she evades the Wicked Queen with the help of her friends. This production promises dazzling sets, glittering...

Experience the magic of 'A Christmas Carol' like never before with a spectacular drone light show at Trent Bridge Stadium. Narrated by Matt Lucas, this innovative event brings the beloved festive classic to life in the night sky. Witness iconic...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Carly Paoli and Friends at their annual Christmas concert. This unforgettable evening promises a delightful blend of classic carols and beloved holiday songs, performed with festive cheer and special guest appearances. It's...