Christmas Shows Near Ilkeston 2026

Audiences join inventor Eira on an adventure to bring snow back to the town of Thawmor, encountering an abandoned mine, herds of goats, and a fearsome whale. The production combines captivating storytelling, live songs, and folk music with handcrafted puppetry....

Visitors attend a classical performance staged in the candlelit setting of Derby Cathedral. The programme features Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside Corelli's Christmas Concerto and Pachelbel's Canon in D. The ensemble also performs Elgar's Nimrod from the Enigma Variations, Tchaikovsky's...

London Concertante performs festive film soundtracks in a candlelit setting. The programme includes music from classic and modern holiday movies such as Home Alone, The Polar Express, Elf, and Love Actually. Selections also encompass pieces from White Christmas, It's a...

Hathern Concert Brass Band and Christchurch G&S Society perform an evening of traditional Christmas carols. Seasonal food and drink options include mulled wine, mince pies, and festive beer.

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform a classical programme inside the candlelit setting of St Mary's Church in the Lace Market. The evening features selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite alongside Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The performance...

Mat Jones presents a solo theatrical performance of Charles Dickens' classic festive tale using Dickens' original, unaltered reading script. On a sparse stage without modern adaptations, the performance relies on voice and presence to depict Ebenezer Scrooge, Fezziwig's party, the...

Guests can enjoy a musical evening featuring a selection of festive tunes performed by the Newark and Sherwood Concert Band. The program includes both timeless classics and modern seasonal favourites. Savoury snacks as well as hot and cold drinks are...

The concert features live music from the Quercus Woodwind Quintet alongside The Good Shepherd Primary Catholic Academy Choir. Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies are served during the interval. Proceeds support Maggie's Nottingham, helping the centre provide assistance to people...

Storyteller Jason Buck performs a live retelling of the classic festive tale that inspired the famous music, ballet, and films. The performance delivers an immersive storytelling experience blending humour and wonder for modern audiences.

Multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey performs a live solo show blending world music and contemporary folk with a strong Celtic theme. The concert features performances on guitar and melodeon, drawing on his extensive repertoire of traditional and roots music.

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...

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.