Christmas Shows Near Hornchurch 2026

Attendees experience a festive concert conducted by Sir John Rutter himself. The performance showcases Rutter's own works and arrangements, seasonal symphonic classics, and sing-along carols. On stage, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by The Bach Choir and soprano Lucy...

Visitors experience a festive concert featuring carols old and new, including traditional seasonal favourites to sing along with. The 200-strong Royal Choral Society is accompanied on stage by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the British Imperial Military Band. The event...

Organist of the Royal Albert Hall Anna Lapwood presents an evening of holiday music and festivities. The performance features new arrangements of Christmas classics alongside music from beloved films of recent decades. She is accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert...

Jamie Cullum takes the stage with his big band and guest musicians Kansas Smitty’s for a seasonal celebration. The performance showcases standout tracks from The Pianoman at Christmas, moving from intimate ballads to upbeat swing arrangements. Audiences can also look...

Celebrate the festive season with an evening of live music, spoken word, and celebrity guest appearances. Audience members can sing along to favourite carols and listen to Christmas readings. The concert features performances by the International Staff Band, the International...

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...

Guests can enjoy a joyful big band performance featuring Rick Astley celebrating his passion for the golden age of swing. The concert features roaring big band sounds, classic songs, and festive favourites.

Families can enjoy an uplifting concert blending soul, gospel, and Motown tunes with festive favourites like 'Winter Wonderland' and 'Jingle Bells'. Designed to be baby-friendly, the performance invites children, parents, and grandparents to sing and clap along to timeless carols...

Families can sing and dance along to festive showtunes from hit musicals and beloved holiday films, performed by West End singers. The performance includes songs from Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, and Frozen. The interactive concert also features bubbles, bells,...

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the holiday season with festive orchestral delights, blazing brass fanfares, and crooning under the Christmas tree. Conductor Stephen Bell and vocalists Katie Birtill and Oliver Tompsett present a programme of seasonal chart-toppers both old and...

Visitors experience a concert of uplifting carols and cherished seasonal classics staged in the gentle glow of candlelight. The performance features the Mozart Festival Orchestra under conductor Steven Devine, soprano Harriet Eyley, and the choir Coro Spezzato. The programme includes...

The Kingdom Choir takes the stage to perform beloved Christmas classics infused with their signature warmth, energy, and community spirit. Directed by founder and conductor Karen Gibson MBE, the performance invites audiences to join in an uplifting celebration featuring clapping,...

Audiences experience an irreverent cabaret-style variety show combining dance, drag, mime, lip-sync, and satire. The performance features an eccentric nativity cast including the Virgin Mary, Father Christmas, Judy Garland, and Melania Trump alongside show tunes and quick costume changes. The...

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...

The City of London Choir joins brass and percussion musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a joyful programme of traditional carols and contemporary classics. Conducted by Daniel Hyde with Andrew Lumsden on the organ, the performance features works by...

Conducted by Harry Christophers, choral ensemble The Sixteen and harpist Joy Smith present Benjamin Britten's festive compendium alongside seasonal works spanning from the medieval era to the present day. The musical journey features Renaissance motets by Palestrina and Victoria, traditional...

Audiences experience a seasonal concert performed by the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, featuring a big band accompanied by strings. Conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith leads top vocalists and instrumentalists through stories and arrangements of vintage holiday and...

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...

Children's author and poet Michael Rosen reads from his favourite stories in a live performance. Following the show, audiences can browse a book stall and take part in a book signing with Michael.

The London Mozart Players Brass Ensemble and choirs perform a holiday repertoire spanning classic carols, gospel, and pop anthems. Audiences are encouraged to join the singing alongside a dedicated chorus and the hall's organ. The show features immersive lighting, seasonal...

Audiences experience a celebratory programme of Viennese orchestral and vocal masterworks performed by chamber ensemble London Concertante and soprano Sofia Kirwan-Baez. The concert highlights famous waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss II, including The Blue Danube, alongside Shostakovich's Waltz No....

The 50-member Saint Francis Hospice Concert Band performs a live festive concert. The performance takes place inside the Wessex Auditorium at Brentwood School.

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...

Devised by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, this Christmas oratorio retells the nativity story using adapted movements from Handel's oratorios alongside highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli’s full Baroque orchestra and professional singers are joined by schools and youth choirs from across...

Fronted by singer Joanna Eden and featuring the Chris Ingham Quartet, this festive entertainment showcases jazzy holiday favourites made famous by stars like Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, and Bing. Audiences can enjoy an evening rich with swing, sophistication, and...

Giacomo Smith’s Big Band brings Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's celebrated jazz adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite to life. Audiences will hear bombastic full-band arrangements such as 'Peanut Briddle Brigade' alongside sparser selections like 'Sugar Rum Cherry' and 'Chinoiserie'. The...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson celebrates 15 years of her career with an intimate festive concert. Accompanied by pianist Tom Seals, she delivers soulful performances of signature songs including 'Glitter & Gold', 'Nothing's Real but Love', and 'Shoulder to Shoulder', along...

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...

Teatro Vivo presents an immersive holiday theatrical performance created for adults. Audience members assist elves in attempting to resolve marital trouble between Santa and his wife to save Christmas, including writing a love song. The venue also provides on-site food...

The Choir of Merton College, Oxford, collaborates with ensemble Florilegium and harpist Cecily Beer for an evening of festive British choral music. Conducted by Benjamin Nicholas, the performance celebrates the works of Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell, featuring Britten's A...

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...

Audience members experience Schubert's song cycle Winterreise staged in the round, with the musicians performing in the centre of the hall surrounded by listeners. Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Paul Cibis bring the story of a heartbroken wanderer's journey through...

The Saint Francis Hospice Concert Band presents a seasonal musical performance. The concert features the ensemble's 50 band members playing holiday selections.

Edwyrdian Tales presents a live one-man storytelling performance directed by Matthew Wood beside a Christmas tree. The show features three seasonal ghost stories, including "Lucky's Grove" by H.R. Wakefield, "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, and an original tale titled "The...

Designed for babies, toddlers, and their carers, this family concert features live performances from professional musicians. The performance incorporates seasonal music across a variety of instruments and musical styles.

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...

Live musicians, strings, and vocalists unite to deliver festive favourites alongside major pop, R&B, and soul anthems. Audience members can sing along to feel-good party classics and seasonal hits reimagined live in a celebratory atmosphere.

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.

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 Landmark Singers unite with the woodwind, brass, and percussion of the Barnes Concert Band for a collaborative Christmas celebration. Both community ensembles showcase individual repertoires ranging from classical and folk to big band and festive tunes before coming together...

Join vocal group ManSong for an uplifting end-of-term Christmas concert celebrating the close of the year. The ensemble fills the venue with a varied programme of choral music and festive warmth. Visitors can settle in for a relaxed evening hearing...

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....

Experience the magic of "Dick Whittington and his Catford Cat," a spectacular 2025 pantomime at the Broadway Theatre. Follow Dick and his feline companion as they seek their fortune in London, only to find Queen Rat and her army causing...