Portsmouth Christmas Shows 2026

Audiences enjoy a live candlelit concert celebrating classic and contemporary festive cinema soundtracks. The programme includes music from holiday favourites such as Home Alone, The Polar Express, Elf, Love Actually, White Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Seating is arranged...

Classical soprano and star of The Voice UK Nadia Eide performs festive music alongside special guests. The concert showcases beloved songs from stage and screen, featuring selections from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Matilda, Home Alone, and The...

Singer Josh Hindle and his live band bring big band energy to a full-production theatre tribute concert. The performance combines Michael Bublé hits like 'Home' and 'Feeling Good' with festive classics such as 'Winter Wonderland', 'Silent Night', and 'White Christmas'....

Musicians from The Royal Marines School of Music present a seasonal concert featuring choirs and carols. The program includes performances by the next generation of military musicians along with an appearance by Father Christmas.

Audiences follow the classic tale of Cinderella as she dreams of attending the royal ball despite the schemes of her Wicked Stepsisters. The pantomime features her Fairy Godmother, loyal friend Buttons, and slapstick mayhem with characters falling over covered in...

London Concertante performs seasonal film scores by candlelight inside Chichester Cathedral. The repertoire features music from family favorites like Home Alone, Elf, The Polar Express, and Love Actually, as well as golden-age classics including White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful...

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a guest violin soloist present a classical concert in the candlelit setting of Chichester Cathedral. The programme features Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside Corelli's Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel's Canon in D, Elgar's Nimrod, Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Waltz,...

London Concertante performs a candlelit programme celebrating Viennese orchestral and vocal music. The concert features works by Johann Strauss II including The Blue Danube and the Overture to Die Fledermaus, alongside selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty....

Visitors can relax and watch the classic musical holiday film The Muppet Christmas Carol projected under the stars on the Planetarium's curved screen. Concessions including popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase. The screening also serves as a...

Visitors sit back and relax to watch the festive classic The Polar Express projected under the stars inside the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase to complete the evening cinema experience. The special screening also serves...

Visitors sit back and relax as the holiday movie The Grinch plays out on the curved screen under the stars of the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase for the screening. The evening also serves as...

Crown Ballet brings its production of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet to the stage. Visitors follow young Marie as her Nutcracker doll transforms into a prince and leads her through a world of snowflakes, magical battles, and the sparkling Kingdom of Sweets.

Guests can relax and watch Santa Claus: The Movie projected under the stars on the curved screen of the Planetarium. Popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase for the screening. The evening screening also serves as a fundraising...

Visitors sit back beneath the planetarium dome to enjoy a live string quartet performing instrumental arrangements of carols, cinematic themes, and holiday classics. Each piece is paired with 360-degree cosmic visuals depicting starlit skies, icy moonscapes, glowing nebulae, and celestial...

Guests settle in under the stars of the Planetarium for a screening of the holiday comedy Elf on a curved screen. Attendees can purchase popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks to enjoy during the film. The event serves as a fundraiser...

Guests sit back to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas projected onto the curved screen beneath the stars of the Planetarium. Refreshments including popcorn, bar snacks, and drinks are available to purchase. The screening also serves as a fundraising event for...

Visitors watch a cinema screening of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra performing Christmas classics and waltzes. The concert presentation includes appearances by singer Emma Kok, tenors, and special guest performers.

Prepare for a truly spectacular Christmas event as the Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines take center stage. This performance promises a dazzling display of musical talent, featuring a festive program filled with traditional carols and beloved holiday tunes....

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Nutcracker, brought to life by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. This beloved holiday ballet promises a spectacular performance filled with festive magic, captivating choreography, and Tchaikovsky's timeless score. A perfect seasonal treat for...

Experience the magic of Cinderella this Christmas at the Groundlings Theatre. This classic rags-to-riches pantomime follows Cinderella's journey from drudgery to finding Prince Charming. Join in the fun with audience participation, comedy, and adventure, all set in a unique cabaret-style...

Blast off into an intergalactic wonderland with Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre. This immersive theatrical experience combines a magical Planetarium journey with a live show, bringing an original Christmas tale to life. Children will meet Santa Claus, receive a...

Prepare for a magical holiday season with Spotlight IOW Ltd's presentation of 'Sleeping Beauty' pantomime at Shanklin Theatre. This classic tale is reimagined with all the traditional pantomime elements, promising laughter, music, and enchantment for the whole family. Join them...

Embark on a magical musical fairytale adventure with TINK! A Festive Neverland Fairytale. This enchanting production revisits Tinkerbell's younger days in Neverland, sharing untold truths about her adventures with Peter Pan and the pirates. It's a heartwarming story of friendship,...

Prepare for a joyous holiday season with 'Elf the Musical' at Shanklin Theatre. This enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved film follows Buddy the Elf's quest to find his true family in New York City. Filled with catchy songs, humor,...

Frank Sanazi and The Iraq Pack present their Christmas Special in Southampton. This cabaret show features satire, musical numbers, and dark humor on classic songs.

Get into the festive spirit with the Hundred Watt Club's Christmas Special, a dazzling evening of burlesque, cabaret, and vaudeville. This show promises a blend of seductive performances, bawdy comedy, and spectacular circus acts, all wrapped in a vintage-inspired, Christmas...