Christmas is set to sparkle once again at the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, with a festive programme packed full of family favourites, spectacular concerts, Christmas classics, film screenings with live orchestras, and plenty of seasonal cheer.
Leading the celebrations is the giant-sized family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk (28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027), starring Rob Rinder, Samantha Womack, Neil Hurst, Mary Mac, Matthew Croke and Mia Kobayashi, promising a magical adventure packed with laughs, music, and festive fun for all ages.
Festive film fans are in for a treat with much-loved Christmas movies accompanied by live orchestras. The Holiday In Concert brings the beloved romantic comedy to life on 23 November, while The Muppet Christmas Carol Film with Live Orchestra returns on 4 December, combining heart-warming festive storytelling with a spellbinding live musical soundtrack. The seasonal celebrations continue with the ultimate festive rom-com Love Actually in Concert on 10 December and family favourite Home Alone in Concert on 21 December.
Younger families can enjoy the much-loved family classic The Snowman with a Live Orchestra on 13 December and Beanbag Music Club – The Night Before Christmas on 12 December.
Music plays a starring role throughout the season, beginning with Tony Hadley – The Christmas Big Band Tour on 30 November. The Big Christmas Sing-A-Long with Aled Jones & Alexander Armstrong arrives on 9 December, inviting audiences to join in with a host of Christmas favourites. James B Partridge: The Big Christmas Assembly feel-good festive singalong provides the perfect pre-Christmas warm-up on 15 December, followed by the welcome return of Kate Rusby at Christmas on 18 December.
There will be a stocking-full of showstopping musical theatre favourites when Christmas at the Musicals returns on 17 December and a treat for Strictly fans with Anton Du Beke’s Anton at Christmas on 20 December.
Classical music lovers can enjoy Nottingham Harmonic Choir’s Messiah on 5 December, before the annual Christmas with the NTU Chamber Choir lunchtime concert on 7 December. The ever-popular Nottingham Harmonic Choir Family Carol Concert returns on 19 December, as does Sinfonia Viva’s New Year’s Eve Gala on 31 December.
Comedy fans can celebrate on 11 December with Live at Christmas, featuring Ross Noble, Fern Brady, Rose Matafeo, David O’Doherty and Jen Brister.
As Christmas Day draws closer, audiences can enjoy the ultimate festive party with Swing into Christmas on 22 December featuring the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra and Step Into Christmas on 23 December, featuring all the Christmas hits you know and love in a spectacular feel-good concert experience.
To make a theatre trip extra special this Christmas, audiences can take advantage of a range of dining and discounted travel offers through the venue’s Royal Partners, while gift vouchers and gift memberships offer the perfect present for theatre and music lovers.
For more information, ticket prices, and booking details for all Christmas events, visit https://www.trch.co.uk/christmas or call the Box Office on 0115 989 5555.
Posted on 03 November 2026
