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Christmas is a great opportunity to book a theatre trip or pantomime, and with so many great shows on locally, I've rounded them all up in one guide.

Please do check availability directly as many events do sell out.

This guide covers:

• Christmas films
• Pantomimes
• Shows
• Musical Events

There are a number of other guides where you can find even more great events this Christmas:

• Christmas Lights Trails - coming soon!
• Where to see Father Christmas 
• Christmas films and shows - coming soon!

 

In Hitchin

A Christmas Carol at British Schools Museum
Fri 28th November 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025 4.30 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm (Times vary on different days)
Following three successful years in St Albans, OVO's smash-hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic returns by popular demand for a fourth season, this time at Hitchin's British Schools Museum. Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come. This magical 60 minute performance is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, and send you home filled to the brim with festive cheer - not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks. 
"A magical, mood-filled, vibrant adaptation breathing new life into an old tale." ★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions
"It just keeps getting better and better ... a brilliantly fun new adaptation." St Albans Times
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves moving around the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum. If you have any questions regarding your accessibility needs please email us before purchasing tickets at [email protected].
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The Elves and the Magic Bear at The British Schools Museum
Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025 9.30am
After finding a bag of unopened letters on the countdown to Christmas, Santa's Elves have a big job on their hands to ensure no child goes without a present!  With the help of Mrs Claus and the audience, some singing, dancing, MAGIC, lots of silliness and a surprise guest - will they save Christmas just in time?
The Doorstep Elves are bringing their sell out show back to Hitchin this Christmas. Following the 35-minute performance, every child will have the opportunity to meet the elves, get a nice list certificate signed by Mrs Claus, find their name on the GIANT nice list and take part in our elf crafts. Perfect for all believers aged 1-92, with a special focus on your little ones.
(Please note, the show features a costume character bear! The bear does not go near anyone in the audience and is very friendly!)
Early booking advised to avoid disappointment!
 Reviewed by Mums!
"The show is honestly beyond incredible. Such genuine Christmas magic! PLEASE do it again next year"
"..Best thing we did this Christmas and that's saying a lot cause we went to Lapland"
"That was literally incredible! I actually cried! It was just so magical and beautiful seeing Ruby's shocked face as the magic unfolded.... just perfect!"
"I really enjoyed the show (particularly the interactive elements). It was a wonderful first theatre experience for my son. Thank you so much"
"Really lovely Christmas show for little ones, looking forward to coming next year!"
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SOLD OUT - Nativity! The Musical at Queen Mother Theatre
Fri 5th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
Nativity! The Musical is coming to the Queen Mother Theatre this December - tickets are selling fast so get them while you can!
🎭 - Nativity! The Musical
📆 - Fri 5 to Sun 14 December
⏰ - 7.30pm and 2pm for matinees
📍- The QMT - Hitchin
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Kids Christmas Show at Market Theatre
Sun 14th December 2025 - Sat 27th December 2025
Enter a winter wonderland this Christmas as the Market Theatre invites you to meet The Snow Queen. We accompany Gerda on her journey to save her brother from the clutches of the cold Queen of the North. But there are obstacles in her way and she will meet characters that are not always sympathetic to her quest. Only with the help of the audience will she stand any chance of succeeding.
This reworking of the legendary and magical tale is aimed specifically at 3 -8 year olds but great fun for children of all ages.
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SOLD OUT - The Snowman with Hitchin Band at St Mary's Church
Sat 6th December 2025 3:30pm, 4:45pm, 6pm
Hitchin Band's The Snowman - a magical Christmas experience!
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Scrooge the Musical at Woodside Hall
Thu 11th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025 - 11-13th (7:30pm), 14th (2:30pm)
Hitchin Thespians presents...Scrooge the Musical! Celebrate the festive season with a timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. Step onto the cobblestoned streets of Victorian London and enjoy a classic tale of redemption, belonging and the spirit of Christmas! Featuring songs including 'Sing A Christmas Carol', 'Christmas Children', 'Thank You Very Much' and 'December the 25th', this production will be performed by the Hitchin Thespians along with some of our Young Thespians. Tickets are £18 (£12 for Under 16s). Hitchin Thespians are an amateur theatre society formed in 1902.
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Ashton Handbell Ringers Performance at Iris Court Care Home
Thu 11th December 2025 6pm
Join us at iris Court Care Home for a magical evening of music and cheer!. We're delighted to welcome the Ashton Handbell Ringers back for the second year and their special Christmas Performance. join with family and friends for an evening full of festive spirit, music, community and joy whilst you warm up with a glass of mulled wine and mince pie. If you wish to attend this event please RSVP to [email protected] or call our friendly team on 01462414700.
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Christmas Carols with Hitchin Band at The Orange Tree Pub
Sun 14th December 2025 7:30pm
FREE ENTRY - BOOK A TABLE OR JUST WALK IN
Our annual Christmas Carols with Hitchin Concert Band is back on the 14th of December! Book a table or just walk in.
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Salvation Army Christmas Choir Visit at Iris Court Care Home
Wed 17th December 2025 11:00am
Join us at Iris Court Care Home for a joyful morning filled with uplifting songs from the Salvation Army Choir. Enjoy festive refreshments and warm seasonal spirit Everyone is welcome. 
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Christmas carols in the garden at Kite at The Red Hart
Thu 18th December 2025 7-9pm
FREE ENTRY - BOOK A TABLE OR JUST WALK IN
Join us on Thursday 18th December at 7.30pm as we welcome the brilliant Somewhere 2 Sing Choir for an evening of festive carols in our garden. It's the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season - a glass of mulled wine in hand, mince pies fresh from the kitchen, and plenty of good cheer all round. Free entry, everyone welcome. Just wrap up warm, bring your singing voice, and come enjoy a proper festive night at The Kite.
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A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance at Hitchin Town Hall
Mon 22nd December 2025 7:30 - 9:20pm
Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens' beloved seasonal classic to life in a breath-taking one-man performance. With nothing but his voice and physicality to weave the story, Mat seamlessly transforms into every character-from the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the haunting Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
Through vivid narration, electrifying energy, and heartfelt emotion, Mat transports you to the snowy streets of Victorian London, where Scrooge embarks on his unforgettable journey of redemption. Witness the chilling whispers of Marley's ghost, the warmth of the Cratchit family, and the joy of Scrooge's final transformation-all in a performance that will leave you captivated by the spirit of the Christmas season.
Tickets £21.
Doors Open at 6:30PM
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Letchworth, Stotfold, Arlesey and surrounding villages

Robot's Search for Snow! at The Broadway Gallery
Fri 5th December 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025
Robot is a christmas tree decoration, who has never seen snow. This Christmas he is escaping the house and going on an adventure. He has one night to search for Snow before he must be back on the tree, ready for Christmas Day. Robot needs your help with the mission; following the clues; making new friends; finding SNOW! All while on an enchanting journey through the familiar sites of Letchworth Garden City.
"Robot's Search for Snow" is a festive theatrical adventure featuring recognisable Letchworth landmarks including, Norton Common, the Pirate Ship and David's Bookshop! The story is brought to life through a charming mix of music, humour and puppetry.
After 3 sell out years at The Storeroom on The Wynd. We have moved Robot to a bigger venue. We will be taking over the central gallery space at The Broadway Gallery and turning it into the most festive theatre space you've ever searched for snow in.
Running from the 5th till the 21st of December 2025 with start times to suit all.
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Harmonies of Christmas at Letchworth Garden City Church
Fri 5th December 2025 7pm
Harmonies of Chrrstmas brought to you by As one community choir and Herts of love choir! Raising money for Hitchin Choices and stand-by-me. Tickets - Adult £18, Children £8, 10 and under free.
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Nearby (within 30 mins' drive)

Panto: Dick Wittington & His Cat Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Fri 21st November 2025 - Sun 18th January 2026
The Purrr-fect Pantomime adventure this Christmas! Stevenage's favourite, Aidan O'Neill, who this year is celebrating 10 years at the Gordon Craig Theatre, will cause much hilarity as Idle Jack. Playing the title role of Dick Whittington will be EastEnders and Dancing on Ice star, Matt Lapinskas. West End icon, Darren Day, will be taking on the role of Fitzwarren - proud father to Alice and Dick Whittington's new boss. Aidan will be reunited with Mark Siney as Sarah the Cook, whilst Steven Serlin also makes a triumphant return to play King Rat, having wowed audiences as Captain Hook last Christmas. They will be joined by musical theatre stars Nicola Bryan as the magical Fairy Bow-Bells, Georgie Hales will be the strident Alice Fitzwarren and Daisy Fitzgerald will be the acrobatic Cat. Join our intrepid hero Dick Whittington and his extraordinary cat on their quest for fame, fortune and fantastic adventures as they journey to London to become Lord Mayor. Will our hero outsmart the evil King Rat and save the city from a plague of repellent rodents? Will Alice Fitzwarren lose her heart to this handsome hunk from Gloucester? Will Sarah the Cook suffer yet another soggy bottom? Find out in this timeless pantomime adventure!
Brought to you by the team behind "The New Adventures of Peter Pan", this sparkling family favourite will be packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients with amazing special effects, stunning sets and costumes, as well as slap-stick silliness and side-splitting gags.
Signed performance dates:
Friday 12th December at 4.30pm
Friday 2nd January 2026 at 2pm
Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 7pm
Relaxed performance date:
Friday 2nd January 2026 at 2pm
No Flashing Merchandise performances:
Sat 29th Nov 7.30pm, Sat 6th Dec 7.30pm, Fri 12th Dec 4.30pm, Sat 13th Dec 7.30pm, Sat 20th Dec 7.30pm, Sat 27th Dec 7.30pm, Fri 2nd Jan 2pm, Sat 3rd Jan 7.30pm, Sat 10th Jan 7.30pm & Weds 14th Jan 7pm.
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Jack & The Beanstalk at The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Sat 6th December 2025 - Tue 30th December 2025
Polka Dot Pantomimes and The Eric Morecambe Centre are delighted to announce the Pantomime you've all BEAN waiting for Christmas 2025 - JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Pantomime at the Eric Morecambe Centre is always the highlight of the festive calendar and next year's show promises to be bigger and better than ever as we present a GIANT of a pantomime suitable for the whole family. Get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation. With a fabulous cast featuring some familiar faces and the biggest Giant in Panto land it won't cost you a bag of magic beans but it will be FE-FI-FO-FUN for everyone, so book your tickets now!
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Wheathampstead Pantomime - Dick Whittington at Marford Memorial Hall
Sat 13th December 2025 2.30pm
Join Dick and his cat on their hilarious adventure to Old London Town. Packed solid with comedy, excitement and adventure, the children will love to cheer their hero Dick Whittington and boo the evil Captain Blood. They will roar with laughter at the antics of Idle Jack, Sarah the Cook and Dick's crazy cat Elvis.
Wheathampstead Parish Council's third season of pantomime from the amazing Chaplins Pantos 4 Kids. The show is specifically designed for children aged three to ten and allows them to dance, jump, laugh and shout at the top of their voices. Ticket prices have been kept to a minimum, making this a very affordable family afternoon out.
£12.50 for adults, £5 for children
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Further Afield

Aladdin at The Alban Arena, St Albans
Fri 5th December 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
Aladdin will be opening on Friday 5th December 2025 and will be closing on Wednesday 31st December 2025. A star studded cast will be announced soon, and once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024's smash-hit, Cinderella. With lavish sets, hilarious comedy and spellbinding special effects, Aladdin promises to be our most magical pantomime ever! This fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family, it's never too early to book and tickets will fly, so book now!
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The All New Adventures of Peter Pan at Grove Theatre, Watford
Fri 5th December 2025 - Sun 4th January 2026
Don't miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, starring Eastenders' RITA SIMONS as Captain Hook, CBBC & CBeebies star RHYS STEPHENSON, Dunstable favourite WILL KENNING as Mrs Smee & SIX THE MUSICAL'S Aoife Haakenson.
Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy, and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2024's box office smash-hit, Beauty and the Beast, and 2023's brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk.
It's never too early to book, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, HOOK your tickets now!
Signed Performance: Monday 29 December, 2pm.
Relaxed Performance: Friday 2 January, 2pm.
Audio Described Performance: Sunday 4 January, 1pm (with a touch tour prior to the show)
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