Christmas shows and performances

There’s so much festive entertainment to enjoy in Birmingham this season.

From theatre and music to candlelit concerts, here are some highlights to help you plan your celebrations.

Theatre

Birmingham City Centre is the home of a number of wonderful theatres. Enjoy the magic this Christmas!

For festive theatre fun at Birmingham REP, choose from:

Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas - a mystery packed with festive twists
Anansi the Spider - a lively tale full of mischief and storytelling magic

Enjoy a magical mix of theatre and film at the Crescent this Christmas:

Join Father Christmas on a mission to save the sleigh in The Father Christmas Show
Settle in for a festive cinema experience with White Christmas (with wine) and The Muppet Christmas Carol

For a sprinkling of family festive fun and cheer, visit the Birmingham Hippodrome to see:

It is a season of wonder and joy, perfect for the whole family.

Spend some time at one of our iconic music venues this festive season.

There will be a huge variety of events for the whole family to enjoy, including:

Treat yourself to a hot chocolate or a festive Brummie Bacon Cake before settling into your seats.

To view the range of events, visit the B:music website.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of live, multi-sensory music to some of Birmingham's most beautiful venues.

These festive performances are a chance to enjoy your favourite Christmas tunes in a cosy, candlelit setting.

Get into the Christmas spirit with string-quartet renditions of seasonal favourites and soundtracks from beloved Christmas films at:

Expect classical twists on familiar melodies and a chance to re-live iconic on-screen moments. These enchanting evenings are not to be missed.

For more information and to book tickets, visit the Fever website.

Page last updated: 10 October 2025