Christmas shows Cheshire 2025
There are lots of great family Christmas shows Cheshire 2025 including some pantomimes and other family friendly shows. This post is part of a series of post on all the great Christmas shows North West.
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Beauty and the Beast, Storyhouse Chester – book now for 2025
When – 5th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
Expect a magical adventure bursting with pop favourites, laughter, and unforgettable moments, all wrapped up in a heartwarming story for the whole family. With enchanting characters, spectacular surprises, and plenty of chances to cheer, sing, and dance along, this Christmas show is sure to leave you spellbound. Prepare for a roaring good time!
Book here – Beauty and The Beast | Storyhouse
Jack and the bean stalk, Crewe Lyceum – book now for 2025
When – 12th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
Come and see if Jack can defeat the giant, win the heart of the girl he loves and turn the Trotts’ fortunes around. Once again the Lyceum will have all the ingredients for a perfect family panto with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and a hilarious panto dame, as well as fabulous musical numbers and bags of slapstick fun!
Book here – Book Jack and the Beanstalk tickets | Lyceum Theatre Crewe
Beauty and the beast, Parr Hall – book now for January 2026
When – 3rd January – 11th January 2026
Sure to bring a little sparkle into the New Year, this tale as old as time is about a young woman named Belle, who finds herself trapped in a mysterious castle with a fearsome Beast when calamity strikes.
But Belle soon learns there is more to the Beast than meets the eye in a story about kindness, compassion, inner character and second chances.
Book here – Beauty and the Beast – Parr Hall
Alice in winter Wonderland, The Grange Theatre, Northwich – book now for 2025
When – 5th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026
Follow Alice as she journeys through a snowy Wonderland filled with curious creatures, madcap moments, and heartwarming encounters. Featuring the best disco bops, and a stage transformed into a dreamworld, this is a festive experience the whole family will never forget.
With audience seating all around the stage, you’ll be closer than ever to the magic, whether you’re meeting the White Rabbit, dancing at the Mad Hatter’s tea party, or braving the Queen of Hearts!
Book here – Alice in Winter Wonderland | The Grange Theatre
Northern Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concerts – Tatton park – Book now for 2025
When – 12th December 2025
Expect festive favourites, readings and carols, sung by the Choir of St Nicholas Catholic High School, Northwich. There will also be carols to join in with, so bring your best singing voices!
The evening performance also includes a magical tour of Tatton Park’s Winter Stories themed Christmas Mansion, glowing with twinkling lights and festive finery.
Let the music tell the story, and let the magic of winter fill your heart. Create lasting memories with the Northern Chamber Orchestra this Christmas – a story you’ll want to return to year after year.
Book now – Northern Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concerts
The Snowman tour Chester Cathedral – book now for 2025
When – 23rd December 2025.
Who doesn’t love this Christmas classic animation? Seeing it with a live orchestra is really special. This year it’s combined with a showing of either the snowman and the snowdog or the bear, the paino, the dog and the fiddle.
We went along and reviewed the show in 2022. Find the review here – The Snowman tour review
Book here – The Snowman™ Tour with Live Orchestra | Carrot Productions
Santa’s Christmas party, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn – book now for 2025
When – 12th – 16th December 2025
Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO! Songs include festive favourites Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and more!” Santa’s Christmas Party is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds, after which the adventure continues as each child gets the chance to receive a special present from Father Christmas in our popular meet, greet and treat!
Book here – * Santas Christmas party
Cinderella, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn – book now for 2025
When – 11th December 2025 – 11th January 2026
It’s sure to have the usual spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, hilarious jokes, singalong songs and fun for all the family. Starring Simon Grant from CBBC, Eurovision’s Nicki French and Brindley Panto Fave Matt Dallen. More great cast to be announced.
Book here – Cinderella
A Christmas Carol, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn – book now for 2025
When – 19th & 20th December 2025
Award winning actor Craig Cowdroy presents his one man show. A powerful, humorous and emotional adaptation of Charles Dickens timeless tale A Christmas Carol.
This well-known story is a fabulous show with something for everyone, and also a few surprises! Suitable for ages 7 to 99.
Book here – * A Christmas Carol
Jack Frost’s snow time adventure, Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port – book now for 2025
When: 20th December 2025
Where: Whitby Hall, Stanney Ln, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY
Suitable for aged 2 – 6 years.
Jack Frost’s Snow Time Adventure is an immersive installation for the young and very young which offers a sensory and imaginative story experience which captivates and delights.
Book here – Jack Frost’s snow time adventure
Waiting for Snow, Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port – book now for 2025
When: 6th & 7th December 2025
Where: Whitby Hall, Stanney Ln, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY
Suitable for children 5 and under.
A show for Early Years and their families. ‘Waiting for… Snow’ is an interactive and magical experience for you and your little ones! A space to play, explore, and discover the delights of Winter. Combining performance and creative play. Travelled Companions will guide you through this enchanting and joyful journey of waiting using physical theatre, clowning, puppetry and live music.
This is a sensory experience designed especially to encourage play for both children and grownups.
Book here – Waiting for snow
Jack and the bean stalk, The MADS Theatre, Macclesfield – book now for January 2026
When – 7th – 10th January 2026
Prestbury Youth Pantomime’s annual panto.
Book here – Jack and the Beanstalk | Mads Theatre
Aladdin, The MADS Theatre, Macclesfield – book now for January 2026
When – 19th – 26th January 2026
Macclesfield Majestic Theatre Group’s annual pantomime.
Book here – Aladdin | Mads Theatre
More Christmas events Cheshire
Here are lots more Christmas days out ideas in Cheshire
- Find the best places to enjoy Breakfast with Santa Cheshire here.
- Find all the Christmas events Cheshire here.
- Find all the Santa’s Grotto Cheshire here.
- Find all the New Years Eve family events Cheshire here.
- Find all the Free Christmas events Cheshire here.
- Find out Where to buy a real Christmas tree in Cheshire here.
