Hitchin Christmas Shows 2026

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...

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...

Families sing and dance along to festive showtunes from hit musicals and beloved holiday films such as Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. The performance features West End singers alongside interactive elements including bubbles, bells, puppetry, and flying babies....

Visitors experience an atmospheric candlelit service opening with the choir singing Silent Night. The service features a pattern of traditional lessons interspersed with popular carols and choral Christmas motets performed by the Cathedral Choir.

Visitors gather inside the Cathedral for bite-sized festive services filled with communal carol singing. The services feature performances from various local choirs, including the Cathedral Youth Choir and Lay Clerks. It provides a welcoming musical pause during the Christmas season.

The Living Theatre presents a live retelling of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale inside the historic Banqueting Hall of Knebworth House. During the 20-minute interval, the Positif Chamber Choir performs Christmas carols. Guests are served festive mulled wine or apple...

Visitors enter an interactive theatrical world to help Clumsy the Elf find the lost code to the Christmas Safe. Audiences solve clues alongside the performers, dance the Number Rumber, and tackle challenges before time runs out. The vibrant and musical...

Santa's elves team up with Mrs Claus and the audience to save Christmas through singing, dancing, magic, silliness, and a surprise guest. Following the performance, children can meet the elves and Mrs Claus, receive a signed certificate, and search for...

The Hertfordshire Big Band returns to The Maltings Theatre for an evening of big band jazz and festive cheer. The performance features unique arrangements of Christmas songs and carols alongside classic jazz standards by composers such as Duke Ellington, Count...

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...

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.

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...

Actor Mat Jones delivers a solo presentation of the festive story using Charles Dickens' own unaltered reading script. Performed on a bare stage, the production depicts Victorian London, Ebenezer Scrooge, Fezziwig's ball, the Cratchit household, and the visiting ghosts through...

Audiences step into Victorian London for a festive murder mystery where West End performers suddenly drop dead mid-scene. Sherlock Holmes uncovers a sinister connection to The Twelve Days of Christmas and must race against time to catch the killer before...

Audiences can enjoy a family-friendly holiday concert featuring the 50-piece Basement Orchestra alongside a choir. The performance includes classical Yuletide favourites, popular festive hits, and singalong carols. Guests also have the option to reserve a table for lunch in the...

Visitors can experience a screening of the beloved 1982 animated film The Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra. The performance features the movie's lyrical soundtrack, including the festive classic 'Walking in the Air'. Audiences will also hear a selection of...

Families can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from classic musicals and popular Christmas movies, all performed by West End singers. The interactive performance features songs from hits like Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. Little ones and...

The inclusive 'R' Voices choir takes the stage with up to 80 voices performing in unison. Audience members are invited to sing along to a high-energy set packed with iconic anthems spanning generations.

Visitors join pianist Tom Carradine for an interactive family singalong filled with festive medleys and holiday songs. The performance features bubbles and puppets designed to entertain audiences of all generations. Attendees can also stay after the show to enjoy seating...

Families can sing and clap along to festive favourites, soul and Motown hits, gospel tunes, and nursery rhymes accompanied by bubbles. The uplifting performance features the vocal talents of the CK Gospel Choir in a baby-friendly setting. The concert is...

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...

Discover the enduring magic of 'It's a Wonderful Life' brought to life on stage. This captivating adaptation of the classic film tells the story of George Bailey, a man whose selfless dreams impact his community. When faced with ruin, a...