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Explore the Land of Lights Lantern Festival
17th October-27th February 2027
Venue: Gulliver’s Dinosaur & Farm Park
Website: https://miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk/
The award-winning Land of Lights returns to Milton Keynes for a fourth season. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year...
We Will Rock You at The Alban Arena
11th-14th November 2026
Venue: The Alban Arena
Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/
St Albans Musical Theatre Company presents the explosive smash-hit musical set to the legendary songs of Queen. Featuring iconic anthems including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions, and Don’t Stop...
The Elves and the Shoemaker at The Old Town Hall
14th November 2026
Venue: The Old Town Hall
Website: oldtownhall.co.uk/events/
Inspired by the exquisite Ladybird Book, which all parents will remember, Theatre of Widdershins brings you another classic fable using magical puppets, intricate design, original music, and the simplest...
Step into Christmas at The Alban Arena
15th November 2026
Venue: The Alban Arena
Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/
Packed with Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heartwarming ballads to upbeat festive...
Matilda JR. at The Radlett Centre
19th-21st November 2026
Venue: The Radlett Centre
Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk
This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the 'revolting children' who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. A great musical for...
Explore Your Way: A Relaxed SEND Day
21st November 2026
Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Explore your way on this special relaxed day! Great for visitors with SEND and their friends and families. Visitor numbers on this day will be reduced to help everyone experience the Museum in a more relaxed...
Enjoy the Christmas Cracker Street Festival
22nd November 2026
Venue: St Albans
Website: www.enjoystalbans.com/art-culture/christmascracker/
From 12 noon until 6pm the streets will be alive with entertainers, street food, music, artisan market stalls, games, arts and crafts and the legendary free Santa’s grotto. With something for every member...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Gordon Craig Theatre
27th November-24th January 2027
Venue: The Gordon Craig Theatre
Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/
Enjoy a magical adventure to meet the Wicked Queen with a jealous streak, a handsome Prince who is searching for love and the fairest of all damsels. With show-stopping live music, slapstick silliness...
Beauty and the Beast at The Alban Arena
4th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: The Alban Arena
Website: everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/
Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, starring King of the Jungle, Dancing on Ice winner, TV legend and social media sensation, Joe Swash! This fairy-tale extravaganza...
Discover Shuttleworth in Lights
4th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Shuttleworth
Website: www.shuttleworth.org/events/shuttleworth-in-lights
For a unique twist on a winter light trail, look no further. Produced entirely in-house, the trail lets you explore Swiss Garden’s quirky features aglow in vibrant colours, with some fun interactive...
Experience Christmas at Luton Hoo Estate
4th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Luton Hoo Estate
Website: christmasatlutonhooestate.co.uk
Families are invited to discover a brand-new festive experience designed to bring the magic, excitement and wonder of Christmas to life. Christmas at Luton Hoo Estate is a chance to wrap up warm, explore...
Meet Santa at the Museum
5th December 2026
Venue: The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Santa will be visiting throughout the day. Feel free to go up to him and say hello or wave from afar. You’ll have an opportunity to get a photo with the big guy and get a free chocolate treat too. On...
Rapunzel – A Tangled Tale at the Eric Morecambe Centre
5th-30th December 2026
Venue: Eric Morecambe Centre
Website: everyonetheatres.com/theatres/the-eric-morecambe-centre/
Get ready for a hair-raising adventure about the girl with the magical golden hair as Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Eric Morecambe Centre proudly present Rapunzel. With plenty of audience participation,...
Snow White at The Radlett Centre
5th-31st December 2026
Venue: The Radlett Centre
Website: www.radlettcentre.co.uk
Upstage Productions return with another fabulous traditional pantomime, packed with stunning sets and costumes, fantastic live music, wonderful choreography and lots of audience participation! Join in...
Jack and the Beanstalk at Wyllyotts Theatre
11th-31st December 2026
Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre
Website: wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
Join Jack, Dame Trott, and the lovable Clarabelle the Cow for an unforgettable escapade filled with fee-fi-fo-fun! This spectacular production will transport you to a world of magic beans, a majestic castle...
The Snowman at Watford Colosseum
13th December 2026
Venue: Watford Colosseum
Website: www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk/events/the-snowman/
Make Christmas unforgettable with a screening of the much-loved The Snowman on the big screen at Watford Colosseum, with its soundtrack performed live by an orchestra. Presented by Carrot Productions,...