Selby Christmas Shows 2026

Guests experience a live concert performed by a 16-piece chamber orchestra accompanied by full sound production and a lighting show. The performance features compositions from classic holiday films including Home Alone, Elf, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and The Nutcracker, as...

Audiences follow Clara's adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. The stage production features dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the notorious Mouse King. The ballet is performed to Tchaikovsky's enduring...

Set in Le Wakey as locals prepare for the town's Summer Festival, the story unfolds when a mysterious beast begins stalking the woods. Audiences can expect a festive family pantomime filled with music, laughter, love, and high-powered water pistols.

Audiences are invited to put on their favourite Christmas jumpers and sing along to a mix of traditional Christmas carols, modern festive favourites, and timeless classics. Aled Jones performs beloved highlights, including his signature rendition of Walking in the Air....

Set inside the candlelit nave of York Minster, this festive show features vocalist Alistair Griffin and the Ebor Quartet performing holiday favourites. Guests will hear reimagined arrangements of hits like Fairytale of New York, Last Christmas, and Rockin' Around The...

Audiences can enjoy a festive concert featuring folk singer Kate Rusby performing alongside her acclaimed band and the 'Brass Boys'. The performance blends traditional carols, sparkling original tunes, and seasonal classics filled with Yorkshire wit and charm.

Tony Hadley performs big band and swing favorites from legendary crooners including Sinatra, Bennett, and Presley. The evening highlights his singing voice, showmanship, and charm as a raconteur.

The Unthanks present a dream-like winter fantasia that embraces both the dark and light of the season through a mix of traditional and original songs. Audiences can hear international carols reimagined across diverse musical styles, from a Beach Boys-inspired German...

Visitors can experience an evening of traditional carols and seasonal music performed by the acclaimed Wakefield Cathedral Choir in the warm glow of candlelight. During the interval, guests are served complimentary mulled wine and mince pies. Non-alcoholic juice and gluten-free...

Wilton Productions marks 40 years of entertainment with a special holiday production at the Plowright Theatre. The show takes audiences on a musical journey featuring favourite songs and dances from the company's past repertoire alongside an annual Christmas celebration.

Visitors experience a live 16-piece chamber orchestra performing beloved festive music paired with captivating lighting. The nostalgic programme includes music from holiday film favourites such as Home Alone, Elf, The Holiday, Love Actually, The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, Harry...

The concert presents an orchestral programme focused on the music of Johann Strauss II, including The Blue Danube, the Die Fledermaus Overture, and the Tritsch-Tratsch Polka. The performance also features pieces from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and The Sleeping Beauty, Shostakovich’s...

When thieves break into Father Christmas' grotto and steal all the presents, Katie hitches a ride on a magical bird to the North Pole to help save the holiday. Audience members join Katie on an interactive adventure to solve clues...

Hosted by Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall, this concert brings together principal vocalists from productions such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, and Wicked. The performance features solos and ensemble pieces blending musical theatre anthems with traditional...

Audiences experience Charles Dickens' festive classic performed on a bare stage using the author's unaltered 1853 reading script. Through voice alone, solo performer Mathew Jones brings Victorian London, Scrooge's counting house, Fezziwig's ball, and the visiting spirits to life. The...

The concert features an orchestral programme centered on the music of Johann Strauss II, including the Die Fledermaus Overture, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, and The Blue Danube. Audiences will also hear pieces from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and The Sleeping Beauty, alongside waltzes...

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

Presented by the Wednesday Singers, this annual holiday production delivers an evening of festive songs and a short, silly pantomime. Visitors can sing along and laugh out loud to get into the holiday spirit while helping to support a good...

Classical soprano Nadia Eide performs alongside special guests in a concert celebrating music from stage and screen. The repertoire includes songs from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Matilda, Home Alone, and Wizard of Oz. One tree is planted...

Created by folk musician Olivia Graham specifically for historic churches, this performance combines traditional music with storytelling. Carols, hymns, and chants drawn from historical sources are presented alongside tales of 7th-century Northumbrian saints. The performance takes place amid candlelight tailored...

Dave Rawson presents an interactive comedy hypnosis performance that turns audience volunteers into the center of the show. Guests can volunteer to take part on stage or watch the entertainment from their seats while ordering drinks.

Prepare for a colossal adventure with Jack and the Beanstalk, a pantomime production that promises a spectacular theatrical experience. This beloved tale of a boy, magic beans, and a fearsome giant is brought to life with a brand new script,...

Northern Ballet presents a magical rendition of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey guided by three spectral visitors, encountering the warmth of family and the promise of a brighter future. This visually stunning ballet,...

A live orchestra performs Craig Armstrong's score for 'Love Actually' during a film screening. The event projects the film on a large screen while the orchestra plays the soundtrack.

Join the Carriageworks Theatre for 'The Lost Present: A Christmas Adventure,' a magical theatrical experience perfect for the holiday season. This enchanting play promises a festive journey filled with excitement and holiday spirit, making it an ideal outing for families...

Get ready to dance the night away at The Dome with 'Christmas at The Dome: ABBA Fever'! This spectacular event features a sensational ABBA tribute band ready to transport you back in time with all their greatest hits. It's the...