Winter is approaching and you may be looking forward to the Christmas festivities. Christmas shows and pantomimes are a big part of winter celebrations and we have created a guide outlining the top shows taking place in Brighton.
jack and the beanstalk – brighton family panto
On December 23 to 30, Brighton Family Panto will be presenting a Jack and the Beanstalk production at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. This event will last a week and tickets are running out fast so be sure to book on their website today.
Bring the kids to this family friendly pantomime on Jack’s exciting adventures outwitting the evil giant and winning the princess he loves. There is also a separate adult pantomime, offering a saucy twist on the fairy tale for those aged 16 and over.
Address: 2 Bridge Place, London SW1V 1QA
Website: Jack and the Beanstalk 2025 – Brighton’s GIANT Family Panto
a fairytale for christmas
Enjoy an Irish Christmas concert with sing a longs and a wholesome night with family and friends. Expect songs such as The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, and The Black Velvet Band. Experience a St Patrick’s Day party with a Christmas twist.
Tickets are available to book for November 9 at the Theatre Royal.
Address: New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD
Website: About | A Fairytale for Christmas
wicked wizard of oz – A cirque spectacular
The Brighton Centre will be hosting A Cirque Spectacular Wicked Wizard of Oz production. The show will start at 6pm but doors will open at 5pm.
Watch the wizard lead the lion and 10 foot tin man through the enchanted forest to battle the green-faced witch and her flying monkeys. Enjoy an exciting combination of pantomime and cirque.
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult and be sure to check the Brighton Centre website for more information on ticket details.
Address: Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR
Website: Wicked Wizard of Oz
count arthur strong is charles dickens in a christmas carol 2025
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol 2025. This production will take place on November 14 at the Theatre Royal Brighton. Prices will start from £28.
Attend this exciting production with family and friends this November to truly immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit.
Address: Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD
Aladdin Pantomime
The community house in Peacehaven is presenting an Aladdin Pantomime on December 4, 5 and 8. The pantomime will start at 7pm on December 4 and 5 and 2pm and 6pm on December 8.
Watch Aladdin fall in love with the emperor’s daughter, face treachery and deception on his adventure to retrieve the lamp all set on the streets of Baghdad and the Egyptian dessert.
Expect song, dance and lots of jokes. Book your space today on the Peacehaven Players website. For those who are interested in acting Aladdin, visit Show News where there are acting parts available.
Address: Community House, Meridian House, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB
Website: PeacehavenPlayers
elf the musical at congress theatre
Elf The Musical will take place at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne. Follow the adventures of a young orphan child who crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole.
Enjoy this feel-good family show on the true meaning of Christmas and the festive spirit.
Pantomimes and Christmas shows are a great festive family activity and does not cost much economically. Book your tickets today for the top pantomime events listed in this guide.
Address: Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BT
Website: Elf – The Musical Eastbourne Tickets at Congress Theatre on 27th November 2025 | Ents24
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