Leicester Christmas Shows 2026

The Leicester Cathedral Choir performs a selection of Christmas carols and seasonal music illuminated by real candlelight. Attendees sit beneath the cathedral's Light of Stars installation and receive a complimentary mince pie and festive drink.

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a guest violin soloist perform classical works by candlelight inside Leicester Cathedral. The festive programme features Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside Corelli's Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel's Canon in D, and Elgar's Nimrod. The evening also includes Tchaikovsky's...

Guests step back into the golden age of swing with a live tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. performed by vocalists Jim Whitley, Tom Russell-Fox, and Phil Barley. The experience combines classic swing melodies, camaraderie, and...

Audiences join Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell as they battle Captain Hook and his pirate crew in Neverland. Staged by KD Theatre Productions, the family pantomime features flying effects, dazzling scenery, glittering costumes, and show-stopping songs.

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....

Set on Christmas Eve in 1836, guests are visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley and tasked with solving his untimely murder. The evening includes an arrival drink, a three-course set meal, and immersive live entertainment. After the mystery is...

This stage production follows the story of Christmas from the biblical prophecy of a Saviour to the birth of Jesus Christ. The presentation combines music, drama, and storytelling based on passages from the books of Matthew and John.

Visitors can experience a festive production combining classic Christmas songs with a country twist alongside hits from beloved country legends. Hosted by Dolly Parton tribute artist Sarah Jayne, the show features tribute performances honoring Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley,...

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.

Guests enjoy a high-energy tribute performance celebrating the powerhouse hits of Tina Turner alongside festive holiday favourites. Justine Riddoch takes the stage accompanied by dynamic dancers, sparkling costumes, sequins, and feathers. Each visit features a welcome drink upon arrival followed...

Mark Daniels brings the music of Michael Bublé to life in a tuxedo-clad tribute show featuring big band standards, greatest hits, and classic Christmas songs alongside spontaneous humour. Guests are welcomed with an arrival drink before sitting down to a...

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...

Aspire Community Theatre presents an original stage production inspired by the festive film classic. The show follows the Grinch as he attempts to steal Christmas from the residents of Whoville, featuring a newly created script, an original musical score, and...

Classical soprano Nadia Eide performs selections from stage and screen alongside guest performers. The program includes songs from productions such as Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Matilda, Home Alone, and The Wizard of Oz. One tree is...

The show features live stand-up comedy sets alongside a musical performance by Lucy Margaret. Visitors can make use of an on-site pop-up bar or bring their own drinks.

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...

Step into a magical Christmas season at Kilworth House Hotel's Orangery, where spectacular tribute shows bring festive cheer. Experience dazzling performances inspired by music legends, complete with sparkling costumes and dynamic dancers. This unique celebration offers a blend of classic...

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.