Reading Christmas Shows 2026

The seasonal variety show features a lineup of cabaret performers presenting burlesque, circus acts, comedy, and live singing. The event is designed as an adult cabaret performance suitable for group holiday gatherings.

Bach to Baby presents a live concert designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and their carers. Attendees hear performances featuring a variety of musical styles, instruments, and genres.

Audience members experience a traditional pantomime spectacular filled with comedy capers, dazzling dancers, and colourful costumes. Windsor's favourite Dame Steven Blakeley and Kevin Cruise bring their signature comedic mayhem to the stage alongside Jack, Jill, Fairy, and Fleshcreep. The production...

Held under the vaulted ceilings of the candlelit cathedral, this festive concert showcases choral music, readings, and carols for both choir and audience. At the heart of the programme, the Guildford Cathedral Choir performs Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols...

Dorchester Abbey is illuminated by a thousand candles for an evening of festive, poignant, and light-hearted readings delivered by actors Juliet Stevenson, Lucy Fleming, and Alex Jennings. The Magdalen College Choir provides musical accompaniment, conducted and arranged by Mark Williams....

Attendees enjoy a festive evening celebrating Christmas in the historic setting of Dorchester Abbey. Choral ensemble OSJ Voices performs a wide-ranging programme of uplifting seasonal music.

Benson Choral Society presents an authentic period performance of Monteverdi's Vespers, directed by Thomas Neal. The choir is accompanied by vocal soloists Ensemble Pro Victoria, the Monteverdi String Band, and early brass ensemble His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts. For dramatic...

Audiences can attend a festive choral performance presented by the Twyford Singers. The village choir presents a seasonal programme of music inside St Mary’s Church.

A live string quartet performs a programme of seasonal classics and arrangements of holiday film music. The church setting is decorated for the festive season and illuminated by candlelight.

Participants rehearse and perform extracts from Handel's Messiah, Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio, and seasonal Advent choral works by Berlioz, Rutter, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Kodály. Conductor Beth Fitzpatrick directs the day alongside vocal coaching from Alison Chamberlain. The event finishes with a...

St Peter’s Church hosts a candlelit concert featuring holiday songs, traditional carols, and music by John Rutter. Performers include West End vocalists Maria Kesselman and Mandy Watsham Dunstall, pianist Debra Wong, and tap dance duo Hartley and Hitch. Complimentary mulled...

Led by musician Lizzie Lock, this Christmas-themed music session invites young children and their grown-ups to explore the sounds of the holiday season together. Attendees engage in shared musical activities, sensory exploration, and movement in a relaxed setting with cushions...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Embark on a magical journey with Dick Whittington at the Theatre Royal Windsor. This traditional pantomime promises laughter, dazzling costumes, and a sprinkle of magic as Dick seeks his fortune in London. Featuring beloved stars like Basil Brush and Kevin...

Prepare for a modern twist on a beloved classic with "Mother Goose and the Golden Egg." This award-winning pantomime, updated for the social media generation, promises a feel-good family adventure packed with laughter, magic, and contemporary flair. Follow Mother Goose...