Pantomimes in Central and West of Scotland 2026 - 2027

Pantomimes in Central and West of Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Paisley.

A Summer Panto: Cinderella

Harbour Arts Centre, Harbourside, Irvine, Ayrshire
28th Jun 2026

Join Cinderella for our magical summer filled with dazzling costumes, horrid ugly sisters, fairy magic, sing-along tunes and heaps of audience participation.

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The Littlest Yak

Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL
17th Oct 2026

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children?s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.

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Elf The Musical

The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton, ML3 6HH
5th Nov 2026 to 7th Nov 2026

Based on the beloved holiday film, this heart-warming and hilarious musical follows Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole, as he journeys to New York City to discover his true identity and spread Christmas cheer.

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The Snaw Queen

Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
18th Nov 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Christmas is running like a dream down in Santa's, until a broken magic mirror unleashes pure chaos and transforms Rudie The Red Nosed Reindeer into the terrifying Snaw Queen.

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Aladdin

King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN
21st Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Enter a whole new world of pantomime with a brand-new version of Aladdin starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac. Join your favourite stars as they embark on an adventure to find the magical lamp and see good triumph over evil, as only pantomime can.

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Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears

The Pavillion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3AX
26th Nov 2026 to 10th Jan 2027

Join feisty heroine Goldilocks, the daughter of Gertie who runs the circus, as she stumbles upon a family of three bonnie bears, each with their own big personalities, bigger appetites, and even bigger hearts.

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Aladdin

Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Toll, Giffnock, Glasgow
26th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

As always there'll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots & lots of fun audience participation.

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Dick Whittington - A Scottish Pirate Pantomime

The Gaiety, Carrick Street, Ayr, KA7 1NU
27th Nov 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Magic, mayhem, mischief and even Maybole abound in this re-telling of an old tale - this isn't Aladdin. It's Aladdie!

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The Adventures of Pinocchio

King's Theatre Edinburgh, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ.
28th Nov 2026 to 17th Jan 2027

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young in this brand new Panto celebrating the re-opening of the King?s Theatre.

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Cinderella

Citizens' Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS
28th Nov 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Full of magic and mischief, Cinderella is the perfect choice for families looking for alternative, theatrical entertainment this Christmas.

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Snowy

Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Bridge Of Don AB24 5AT
28th Nov 2026 to 23rd Dec 2026

Meet Snowy, a curious little pup with a nose for mischief and a heart full of adventure. When she accidentally throws the city?s festive celebrations into chaos, Snowy must put things right - but can one little dog really save Christmas?

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Sleeping Beauty

The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton, ML3 6HH
28th Nov 2026 to 6th Dec 2026

Expect silliness, royal romance, wicked tricks, dazzling songs, and more jeers and hisses than you can shake a giant spindle at!

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Snow White

Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD
3rd Dec 2026 to 5th Dec 2026

Well, we all know the story of Snow White, but is this the version you all know? Come along and see for yourselves.

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Sleeping Beauty

Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD
9th Dec 2026 to 12th Dec 2026

Another year with dazzling sets, stunning costumes, toe-tapping musical numbers, and a generous sprinkle of hearty laughs and cheeky innuendo.

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Snow White & The Seven Muppets

Cottiers, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ
9th Dec 2026 to 30th Dec 2026

Join Snow White and the gang for an all-singing, all-dancing family pantomime full of cheer. Will Snow win Panto?s Got Talent? Can Snow and her Muppet pals defeat the evil baddie Spella?

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Sleeping Beauty

Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen G73 2JJ
9th Dec 2026 to 23rd Dec 2026

Expect silliness, royal romance, wicked tricks, dazzling songs, and more jeers and hisses than you can shake a giant spindle at!

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Cinders!

Festival Theatre, 13 / 29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT
11th Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

Scottish Ballet's playful retelling of the Cinderella story?returns?to surprise and delight audiences.?Cinders! is everything you love about the enchanted fairytale ? made sparkling, fresh and new.

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The Wizard of Oz

Goodyear Social Club, 307 Duntreath Avenue, Drumchapel, Glasgow G15 6SA
12th Dec 2026 to 13th Dec 2026

Expect laughter, music, sparkle, and all your favorite characters as we bring this classic story to life for audiences of all ages.

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Bananas for Christmas

Studio Theatre, 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL
17th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Bananas for Christmas is an inclusive and welcoming celebration of friendship, fun and the magic of Christmas, crafted especially for children and their families, friends, schools and nurseries.

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Pantomimes in North East Scotland

Pantomimes in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Pantomimes in Southern Scotland

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