Pantomimes in Manchester 2025 - 2026

Pantomimes, Christmas shows and concerts for all the family in Manchester this year.

A Fairytale for Christmas

Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP
17th Nov 2025 to 18th Nov 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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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP
6th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life at Manchester's home of pantomime, with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery.

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Christmas with Anton du Beke

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS
10th Dec 2025

The Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with his dynamic live band, the incomparable vocalist Lance Ellington, and a troupe of extraordinary dancers to bring you a magical evening of music, dance and laughter.

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Shaun The Sheep's Circus Show

Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ
11th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show combines the extreme physicality and awe-inspiring feats of Circa and the playful charm of the multi-award-winning, globally successful Shaun the Sheep.

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Rumpelstiltskin

Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6JA
11th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Magic, mayhem and above all, true love as Cupid comes to Contact this Christmas for a Pantomime like no other. Can she overcome the wicked tricks of Rumpelstiltskin and help Prince Dierdrick find true love?

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A Christmas Carol

Home, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN
18th Dec 2025 to 20th Dec 2025

After the success of last year's NIGHTMARES, The Book of Darkness & Light return with their ghostly adaption of this most beloved festive classic. Age 10+.

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Cinderella

NWTAC Theatre, 270a Lightbowne Rd, Moston, Manchester, M40 5HQ
19th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

Packed with hilarious slapstick, jokes for kids and grown-ups alike, dazzling costumes, and all your favourite songs, Cinderella is the ultimate feel-good festive experience.

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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

AO Arena Manchester, Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR
23rd Dec 2025

Panto meets Cirque as audience favourites JORDAN CONWAY as the hilarious scarecrow

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Need even more panto fun? Here are all the Pantos in Greater Manchester including Stockport, Bolton, Oldham and Sale!

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