Best Pantomimes in Scotland
It wouldn't be Christmas without a family trip to the panto, it's fun for all the family from 2 to 102!
Here are all the top pantomimes around Scotland including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Perth.
Stick Man
His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL14th Nov 2025 to 16th Nov 2025
What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?
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The Little Mermaid
King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN22nd Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean in an exhilarating and enchanting theatrical extravaganza, the likes of which you?ve never seen before.
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The Santa Express
Whitehall Theatre, Bellfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5JA23rd Nov 2025
The Santa Express is everything you would expect from a magical Christmas show. Lots of singing, dancing, beautiful costumes, laughs for the whole family AND a reindeer with a red nose.
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Cinderella: A Fairytale
Royal Lyceum Theatre, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX28th Nov 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
Ella and her devoted father share a love for woodland birds and their calls, but when her father remarries, everything changes. Now Ella's feathered friends feel like her only true family.
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The Snow Queen
Perth Theatre, 185 High Street, Perth, Scotland , PH1 5UW28th Nov 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Join Grannie Frannie, Gerda, McKay and all their friends (and foes!) in Perth Theatre's The Snow Queen, their 'coolest' panto yet.
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Snow White
Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling Street, Airdrie ML6 0ES28th Nov 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council presents their annual pantomime for the first time at Airdrie Town Hall.
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Aladdin
The Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA28th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
True love might defeat the baddies in every other panto but in this festive fable, we?ve got a Belle who isn?t exactly in the mood and her mum who is sassy, brassy and in no way classy.
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Jack and the Beanstalk - A New Moooosical
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB29th Nov 2025 to 30th Dec 2025
Join Caroline the Highland Cow as she spills the beans on the classic fairy tale! A joyous celebration of friendship, community, and the little things that bring us together, it?s a festive treat for the whole family.
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Cinderella
His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL29th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Starring Scottish acting royalty and Strictly winner Joe McFadden as Prince Charming and Shetland and Monarch of the Glen star Dawn Steele as the Fairy Godmother!
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Robin Hood
Aberdeen Arts Centre Theatre, King Street, Aberdeen29th Nov 2025 to 24th Dec 2025
The phoney Prince John has sent the Sheriff to tax the people of Aberdonia and it?s up to Robin and his merry band to save the day. Will he rescue Maid Marion from the clutches of the money-grabbing Sheriff and will Nurse Little Joan find love?
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Snow White
Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate EH48 4PS29th Nov 2025 to 29th Dec 2025
Will Snow White be able to avoid her wicked step mothers plans and become fairest of them all? Will Silly Suzie help her best pal in the world? Will Dame Heidi Ho find a new man?
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Jack and the Beanstalk
The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton, ML3 6HH29th Nov 2025 to 7th Dec 2025
Welcome to a mystical magical fairytale pantomime kingdom, somewhere in deepest darkest depths of South Lanarkshire - where the locals are under threat from the gruesome Giant Greedyguts his loathsome enforcer, Fleshcreep.
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Snow White
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA3rd Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Enjoy a wickedly good time at our classic family panto packed full of hilarious slapstick humour, audience interaction, hit songs, sensational dancing and plenty of festive joy.
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Sleeping Beauty
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock, PA15 1HJ4th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
With fabulous songs, spectacular costumes, and oodles of slapstick and gags, a panto wouldn't be a panto without audience participation!
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Aladdin
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET4th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025
Can Aladdin escape the clutches of the wicked sorcerer, unlock the secrets of the magic lamp, and win the heart of Princess Jasmine? Bursting with genie-us gags, glittering costumes, and show-stopping songs, Aladdin is your wish come true for festive fun.
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Ya Wee Mammy McGoose
The Kings Theatre, Kirkcaldy, 9 Esplanade, Kirkcaldy KY1 1HR4th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
All the magic and mayhem you have come to expect from our five star pantos together with marvellous music, stunning sets, lashings of laughter, maybe a wee tear or two, and a extra special story with it?s roots firmly set in the Langtoun.
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Aladdin
The Tivoli Theatre, 34 - 48 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NB5th Dec 2025 to 21st Dec 2025
Join us for a thoroughly 'local' take on this family favourite panto. With a talented cast of local performers, great music and original script it promises to leave you flying high.
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Snow White
Alhambra Theatre, 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NX6th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025
Alhambra favourite Ian 'Sheepie' Smith will return for the fifthpanto running, bringing his dungarees, daft catchphrases and a whole lot of laughs for the audience. Teaming up with Sheepie this year is his old pal Gary Morrison.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD9th Dec 2025 to 13th Dec 2025
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum? A remarkable production of Jack and the Beanstalk marks the return of another full-scale pantomime at The Lochgelly Centre this festive period by Nardone?s Academy of Performing Arts.
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A Cottiers Christmas Carol
Cottiers, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ10th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025
It is Christmas eve and the Pantosphere is full of festive fun and cheers. Everyone is except Anjelica Scrooge, the richest woman in Panto Land that everyone fears.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen G73 2JJ10th Dec 2025 to 23rd Dec 2025
Welcome to a mystical magical fairytale pantomime kingdom, somewhere in deepest darkest depths of South Lanarkshire - where the locals are under threat from the gruesome Giant Greedyguts his loathsome enforcer, Fleshcreep.
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A Fairytale For Christmas
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ10th Dec 2025
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as the talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas and of course The Fairytale of New York.
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Jack & The Beanstalk
Whitehall Theatre, Bellfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5JA11th Dec 2025 to 21st Dec 2025
A towering beanstalk, a grumpy giant, and a castle in the clouds set the stage for a tale of daring escapades, mischievous mayhem, and heartwarming heroics. Will Jack save the day, rescue his friends, and outwit the giant?
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Festival Theatre, 13 / 29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT13th Dec 2025 to 11th Jan 2026
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
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Snow White
The Tivoli Theatre, 34 - 48 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NB27th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Join us for our Wicked 2025 Christmas Family Pantomime, Snow White at The Tivoli Theatre!
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Cirque: Wicked Wizard of Oz
OVO Hydro, SEC, Glasgow G3 8YW28th Dec 2025
Panto meets Cirque as audience favourites JORDAN CONWAY as the hilarious scarecrow
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Festival Theatre, 13 / 29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT10th Feb 2026 to 15th Feb 2026
Get ready for a festive theatrical treat as the Cornley Amateur Drama Society returns with their unique take on Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. From Mischief Theatre, the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong.
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN17th Feb 2026 to 22nd Feb 2026
Get ready for a festive theatrical treat as the Cornley Amateur Drama Society returns with their unique take on Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. From Mischief Theatre, the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong.
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