Pantomimes and Christmas shows 2026
Pantomimes and Christmas shows for families, soonest first. 14 events listed. Each one shows dates, times, prices and tips, and we check them against the organisers' websites.
November 2026
- Rapunzel (Gala Durham)
19 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Gala Theatre, Durham · See event website - Sleeping Beauty (Customs House panto)
20 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027
The Customs House, South Shields · See event website - Jack and the Beanstalk (Theatre Royal panto)
24 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027
Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle · See event website - Beauty and the Beast (Empire Consett)
27 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Empire Theatre, Consett · See event website
December 2026
- Sleeping Beauty (Forum Theatre)
2 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Forum Theatre, Billingham · See event website - The Snow Queen (Northern Stage)
3 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 2027
Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle · See event website - Aladdin (Tyne Theatre panto)
4 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Westgate Road, Newcastle · See event website - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
4 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Playhouse Whitley Bay · See event website - Aladdin (Middlesbrough Theatre)
5 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue · Adult £26 · Child £25 · Family £96 - Cinderella (Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre)
10 Dec 2026 to 27 Dec 2026
Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre · Adult £16 · Child £14 - Beauty and the Beast (Darlington Hippodrome)
11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Darlington Hippodrome · See event website - Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook
11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Sunderland Empire, High Street West · See event website - Jack and the Beanstalk (Majestic Theatre)
12 Dec 2026 to 28 Dec 2026
The Majestic Theatre, Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JT · See event website - Christmas at The Glasshouse with Matt Baker
17 Dec 2026 · 7:30pm (about 2 hours)
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays · Adult £5
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