10 best UK Christmas Pantomimes 2025

Christmas 2025 Pantomimes by coach

Oh no, it isn't! Oh yes, it is – pantomime season is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to kick off the festive fun than by catching one of the UK's best shows. Whether you're after a classic "he's behind you!" moment or a magical "bibbidi-bobbidi-boo" transformation, we’ve got you covered.

Check out our guide of the 10 best UK Christmas Pantomimes in 2025 to help you decide which is the one for you.

Sleeping Beauty - London Palladium (London)

The capital is always an amazing place to be over Christmas, so don’t miss out on all the excitement with this excellent panto performance of Sleeping Beauty.

With TV legends, Catherine Tate and Julian Clary joined by pantomime royalty, Nigel Havers, this all-star cast is sure to leave you with a fun festive feeling.

Dates: 6 December 2025 – 11 January 2026
Get tickets now from palladiumpantomime.com.

For coach travel to London click here.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - M&S Bank Arena (Liverpool)

Starring Helen Flanagan as the Wicked Queen, Snow White tells the tale of the princess and her seven little friends as they aim to defeat the jealous queen.

Expect great music, plenty of comedy and a story full of twists and turns, this panto is a certified crowd pleaser.

Dates: 12 December 2025 – 28 December 2025
Get tickets now from www.mandsbankarena.com.

For coach travel to Liverpool click here.

Dick Whittington - Lighthouse Theatre (Poole)

Catch the coach to Poole for a festive extravaganza at the Lighthouse Theatre and catch the coach in the show too, as Dick Whittington travels on a National Express coach this Christmas.

Starring CBeebies and panto legend Chris Jarvis. As well as a West End legend in Bernadette Bangura. This show is one filled with big names and plenty of laugh out loud comedy.

Dates: 11 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
Get tickets now from lighthousepoole.co.uk.

For coach travel to Poole click here.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Bristol Hippodrome (Bristol)

Take the coach to Bristol this festive season with low fares and plenty to see and do. Don’t miss Jack and the Beanstalk live at the Hippodrome with an all-star cast, headlined by pop icon Will Young and Eastender Charlie Brooks!

See this classic story come to life on stage with plenty of comedy, audience participation, wild costumes and more!

Dates: 6 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
Get tickets now at atgtickets.com.

For coach travel to Bristol click here.

Robin Hood - Birmingham Hippodrome (Birmingham)

Take a trip to the second city this Christmas as the Hippodrome becomes home to Robin Hood.

Featuring a top cast led by style icon Gok Wan and panto royalty Christopher Biggins, a story brimming with laughter and action, this classic production is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Dates: 20 December 2025 - 1 February 2025
Get tickets today from birminghamhippodrome.com.

For coach travel to Birmingham click here.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Capital Theatre (Edinburgh)

Head to the Scottish capital by coach for a fun-filled family outing this Christmas. Edinburgh has plenty to offer, including this fantastic production of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Capital Theatre.

This panto is already anticipating rave reviews so be sure not to miss out and book your tickets today.

Dates: 13 December 2025 - 11 January 2026
Get your tickets at capitaltheatres.com.

For coach travel to Edinburgh click here.

Robin Hood - Manchester Opera House (Manchester)

Manchester’s own Jason Manford is back by popular demand again and headlining this amazing production of Robin Hood! 

The show promises plenty of audience participation, dazzling special effects, rib-tickling comedy and much more!

Dates: 6 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
Get your tickets now at manchesterthreatres.com.

For coach travel to Manchester click here.

Sleeping Beauty - New Theatre (Cardiff)

Heading to Cardiff rather than Manchester? No problem, Sleeping Beauty is playing at the New Theatre!

Catch a superstar cast including Gethin Jones, Owain Wyn Evans, Panto Dame extraordinaire Mike Doyle and many more.

Dates: 6 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
Get your tickets today from newtheatrecardiff.co.uk.

For coach travel to Cardiff click here.

Snow White - The Alhambra Theatre (Bradford)

Visit Bradford this Christmas by coach and catch Snow White on stage at the Alhambra Theatre.

With a great cast, including local entertainment legend Billy Pearce, popstar Sinnita and star of stage and screen Myra DuBois it’s sure to be a fantastic hit with all the family.

Dates: 6 December 2025 - 18 January 2026
Get your tickets now at bradford-theatres.co.uk.

For coach travel to Bradford click here.

Cinderella - Theatre Royal (Nottingham)

And finally, why not visit Nottingham this Christmas and enjoy the Theatre Royal production of Cinderella?

Featuring the fiercest of TV judges, Craig Revel Horwood, as well Panto Comic Neil Hurst and Denise Welch and impressionist Christina Bianco, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better way to end your year in the home of Robin Hood.

Dates: 28 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Get your tickets today from trch.co.uk.

For coach travel to Nottingham click here.

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