He’s Behind You! You can’t help but get into the spirit when enjoying some of the Christmas shows and pantomimes in Dorset. As there are some great theatres and events venues in Dorset, you may be spoiled for choice this year on what to go and watch.
Christmas Shows And Pantomimes At Poole Lighthouse
Jack & The Beanstalk Pantomime
Dates: 10th December 2026 – 3rd January 2027
CBeebies and Lighthouse favourite Chris Jarvis is back as our loveable Dame Trott, with Sarah Louise Young (Sleeping Beauty 2024, Dick Whittington 2025, An Evening Without Kate Bush), revelling in your boos and hisses as the wicked Flesh Creep.
Step Into Christmas
Date: 11th December 2026
“This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love.
Including – All I Want for Christmas Is You, Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Stay Another Day, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Do They Know it’s Christmas, A Winter’s Tale, Merry Xmas Everybody, and many many more.
It’s the time when every Santa has a ball. Our amazing cast give you their hearts and do not take them away! in this warm-hearted family spectacular.
So, Step Into Christmas for the most wonderful show of the year, as we give you something special, full of festive cheer.”
Christmas Shows And Pantomimes At Weymouth Pavilion
Dates: 19th December 2026 – 2nd January 2027
The Weymouth pantomime for 2026 is Cinderella. Join in the festive fun with the lovable Buttons, the handsome Prince Charming, the wicked Ugly Sisters, the magical Fairy Godmother and, of course, the beautiful Cinderella and make it a Christmas to remember in 2026.
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Christmas Shows And Pantomimes At Bournemouth Pavilion
Aladdin
Dates: Sat 5th December 2026 – Sun 3rd January 2027
The Bournemouth pantomime for 2026 is Aladdin.
Starring Noel Brodie
Christmas Shows And Pantomimes At Bournemouth International Centre
That’ll Be Christmas
Dates: 20th December 2026
That’ll Be Christmas is back with a brand-new version of the beloved show to bring you all your favourite festive classics in one spectacular, feel-good evening, guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit!
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Christmas Shows And Pantomimes At Tivoli Theatre Wimborne
Dates: 12th December 2026 – 3rd January 2027
Made To Measure Productions presents the 2026/27 Pantomime: Jack And The Beanstalk!
Christmas Shows And Pantomimes At The Regent Christchurch
Christmas Spectacular
Dates: 12th – 20th December 2026
The nation’s favourite pantomime is suitable for the whole family and audiences will be captivated by this production which is full of magic, laughter, audience participation and spectacular surprises, including a flying coach!
Christmas Shows And Pantomimes At Allendale Centre Wimborne
Best Ever Christmas Panto
Dates: 11th – 24th December 2026
The Best Ever Christmas Panto at the Allendale in Wimborne is back for 2026 with a new adventure.
