Rutherglen Christmas Shows 2026

Organists Declan Poole and Jack Morton perform festive medleys and carols using Pollokshaws Burgh Hall's Wurlitzer organ. The performance showcases the instrument's sound effects, including tuned sleigh bells, alongside accompanying harp and vocal music.

Audiences join classic characters on a glittering adventure to locate the magical lamp and watch good triumph over evil. The production showcases vibrant sets, colourful costumes, stage effects, and traditional pantomime fun featuring boos, hisses, and laughter. The cast brings...

Goldilocks, daughter of circus manager Gertie, teams up with three bonnie bears to save the day from a wicked ringmaster threatening to ruin the circus. Audiences can look forward to circus spectacle, toe-tapping songs, slapstick comedy, and interactive participation. The...

Audiences follow the story of Princess Annie, who is placed under a twenty-year sleeping spell by an evil fairy and a cursed spindle. To awaken her, her adoptive mother, an aspiring magician, and an archaeologist set off on a chaotic...

Visitors experience a concert celebrating memorable West End and Broadway show tunes along with seasonal festive favourites. Musical theatre stars Chumisa Dornford-May, Emma Hatton, Rob Houchen, and Scott Davies perform live on stage. They are joined by the Scottish Festival...

Attendees will enjoy a festive evening of music with the Glasgow Hospitals’ Choir and Friends alongside the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra and right2dance under conductor Alistair Digges. The show features guest performer and Olivier Award-winning actor and singer Stephen Ashfield, as...

Tony Hadley delivers live performances of timeless jazz standards, swing favourites, and Christmas classics backed by the Fabulous TH Band and a full brass section. Audiences can enjoy big band versions of Spandau Ballet hits such as True, Gold, and...

Step into the big top for an interactive holiday circus show suitable for the whole family. The performance features daredevil stunts, acrobatic feats, and comedy routines. Everything takes place alongside a soundtrack of favourite Christmas songs.

Multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group The Overtones take the stage with trademark vocals and synchronised dance moves. Audiences can sing and dance along to a mix of festive classics, brand-new songs, and feel-good hits across soul, Motown, doo-wop, disco, and...

Audiences follow Snow White and her Muppet pals in an all-singing, all-dancing pantomime adventure. Guests watch the gang take on the evil baddie Spella and discover whether Snow can win Panto’s Got Talent. The show takes place with allocated seating...

Visitors enjoy a screening of the holiday comedy following Buddy the Elf on his journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his roots and his father. Seating spans ground floor stalls, a first-floor balcony, and an...

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a featured violin soloist present a classical programme in the candlelit setting of Paisley Abbey. The evening highlights Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside Corelli's Christmas Concerto and Pachelbel's Canon in D. The repertoire also includes Elgar's...

Glasgow Cathedral hosts a candlelit classical performance featuring the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a violin soloist. The repertoire centres on Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside seasonal and classical works including Corelli's Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel's Canon in D, Elgar's Nimrod, Tchaikovsky's Sleeping...

Audiences follow the story of Hansel and Gretel, a goat and a badger taken in on Christmas Eve who must navigate a strange power taking hold of the forest. The family-friendly performance features a festive mystery, groovy songs, and silly...

The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith perform classical repertoire by candlelight inside Paisley Abbey. The musical programme features selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and a traditional festive medley.

London Concertante performs orchestral arrangements of holiday film music in a candlelit setting. The programme features pieces from films such as Home Alone, Elf, The Polar Express, Love Actually, and The Muppet's Christmas Carol, alongside seasonal classics like White Christmas...

Celebrate Christmas with an interactive live stage show featuring soul, disco, Motown, and club classics. The afternoon features live tributes to artists including Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, and Gloria Gaynor, plus hits from ABBA, Chic, Sister...

Classical soprano Nadia Eide and special guests perform a live concert celebrating stage and screen classics. The repertoire includes songs from Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Matilda, Home Alone, and The Wizard of Oz. Through the Trees...

Scottish singer-songwriter JJ Gilmour returns for his annual festive concert. The performance features a blend of songs and stories spanning his time with The Silencers, selections from his solo career, and seasonal favorites. The show contains adult themes and language.

Families and fans can enjoy a daytime holiday celebration featuring live K-pop-inspired performances and dazzling choreography. Guests can sing and dance along during interactive entertainment filled with festive surprises. VIP ticket holders also have access to a pre-show performer meet...

Visitors can sing and dance along to an authentic live concert celebrating the iconic sound of ABBA. The performance showcases acclaimed vocal harmonies and sparkling sequined costumes. Audiences will hear classic ABBA hits alongside a selection of hidden gems.

London Concertante performs a programme celebrating Christmas through classical Baroque music. The concert features Handel's Overture to Messiah, Christmas concertos by Corelli and Torelli, and Bach's Violin Concerto in A minor. The performance concludes with Vivaldi's complete Four Seasons concertos.

Audiences can enjoy a festive jazz performance led by Jazz FM Award-winning vocalist Georgia Cécile alongside her band and guest singers. The concert features a blend of original compositions and holiday classics with the warmth of late-1960s jazz and soul.

Kick-start the festive season with a musical show featuring an eclectic mix of Makaton-signed Christmas carols, festive rhymes, vintage tunes, and holiday pop classics suitable for all ages and abilities. Audience members are invited to dress up or wear a...

Board the Toyland Train and join Max, Auntie Aggie, and Morag the Rabbit on a festive stage quest to help return lost toys before Christmas. The live musical show invites the audience to participate and sing along to festive favorites...

The live performance features ABBA hits such as 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia', along with dramatic sections from the Mamma Mia musical. A live children's choir accompanies the show for festive sing-alongs including 'Silent Night' and 'Rockin' Around the Christmas...

Edwyrdian Tales presents a live one-man storytelling performance featuring three Christmas ghost stories staged beside a Christmas tree. Directed and performed by Matthew Wood, the show includes classic tales by H.R. Wakefield and Algernon Blackwood alongside an original story. The...

Kelvin West Parish Church hosts a classical music concert performed in a candlelit venue. The Piccadilly Sinfonietta and a featured violin soloist present Vivaldi's The Four Seasons alongside works such as Corelli's Christmas Concerto, Pachelbel's Canon in D, Elgar's Nimrod,...

The Tessera Quartet presents a candlelit concert featuring classical repertoire followed by festive holiday classics arranged for singalongs. The musical programme includes compositions by Arvo Pärt and Florence Price, performed by violinists Glen Mouat and Filip Matasaru, violist Suzanne Godet,...

Guests participate in an interactive murder mystery set around the Christmas tree, working to gather clues, question suspects, and solve the crime before the final reveal. The evening includes fizz on arrival alongside a three-course festive set dinner. The performance...

The Tessera Quartet performs a candlelit festive concert featuring violinists Glen Mouat and Filip Matasaru, violist Suzanne Godet, and cellist Lucy Pye. The program begins with classical selections by composers including Arvo Pärt and Florence Price, followed by familiar Christmas...

Guests gather for arrival refreshments in the Rally Bar followed by a buffet lunch. The afternoon concludes in the hotel's private screening room with comfortable seating and popcorn for a showing of the festive film The Holiday in support of...

Guests begin with refreshments in the Rally Bar followed by a buffet lunch. The event continues in the hotel's private cinema screening room with popcorn and comfy seating for a viewing of the film Elf in support of Calums Cabin.

Step into the festive spirit with a charming, family-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, 'A Christmas Carol.' This brand-new production, presented by Platform, follows the transformation of the money-obsessed Carol Scrooge after a visit from three peculiar ghosts. Packed...

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a magical family adventure with 'The Wizard of Oz' pantomime. This enchanting production features dazzling costumes, lively musical numbers, and plenty of comedy. Local children join the cast, adding a special community touch to...

Studio 32 presents a delightful pantomime adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood at the East Kilbride Arts Centre. Follow Little Red on her journey through the forest as she encounters the mischievous Mr. Wolf. This heartwarming tale promises an evening...

Experience the magic of the holiday season with G4's 'G4 Christmas' tour. They deliver a breathtaking musical journey with their uniquely blended voices, performing traditional carols, classical favorites, and modern festive hits in awe-inspiring UK venues. Prepare for mesmerizing harmonies...

Get ready to dance the night away at ABBA Gold The Concert - Christmas Extr-abba-ganza! This is the UK's number one ABBA tribute show, promising an unforgettable evening filled with all the iconic hits. Featuring an all-star cast, authentic costumes,...

Get into the holiday spirit with World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker's 'Harry Christmas!' show in Glasgow. He's bringing his unique blend of festive poems, brand new material, and special guests for an unforgettable evening. Experience his signature style, known...

Monklands Light Opera presents 'Miracle on Broomknoll Street,' a heartwarming concert designed to fill you with Christmas spirit. Attendees can anticipate a delightful program featuring timeless carols, energetic seasonal hits, and joyful melodies, all delivered with warmth and sparkle.