Winchester Christmas Shows 2026

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...

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...

Audiences hear Handel's classic 1741 choral masterpiece performed live by the full Salisbury Cathedral Choir, distinguished soloists, and the City of London Sinfonia under conductor David Halls. The performance features soaring melodies and powerful choral pieces set inside the historic...

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs a festive concert featuring traditional carols alongside modern selections from The Snowman and Home Alone. Audience members can sing along throughout the show and submit jokes to an on-site Joke Box. During the performance,...

Visitors explore Jane Austen's House by candlelight, discovering festive collection objects before heading to the Historic Kitchen for mulled wine and mince pies. In the Drawing Room, musical duo The Little Song Party and actress Tamzin Merchant present an intimate...

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.

Professional musician Louisa Hunter-Bradley presents a relaxed classical concert created specifically for babies and toddlers. Families experience live music, playful interactions, and an introduction to a variety of instruments ranging from the familiar to the new. The hands-on programme offers...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.