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21st Nov to 13th Dec

December 13, 2025

November 21, 2025

November

2025

THE NUTCRACKER 2025

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker tells the tale of Clara and her mysterious doll. Both are whisked away on a magical adventure, travelling through swirling snowflakes to an enchanted kingdom where she is transformed into the Sugar Plum Fairy. Includes swordfights, falling snow, magic, and a 30-foot Christmas tree.

www.birminghamhippodrome.com

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13th Dec

December 13, 2025

2025

TEENA'S TINSEL TIME TUNNEL

Teena Bizkit brings you the Time Machine, allowing you to jingle all the way through the decades. It’s definitely not your nan’s Christmas party - unless your nan was serving Hollywood glamour in the 1940s or go-go dancing in the swinging 60s. There’s musical bingo, a festive trivia quiz, songs and special guests to ensure the party goes with a bang.

www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk

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12th Dec

December 12, 2025

2025

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG IS CHARLES DICKENS IN 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' 2025

Steve Delaney's Count Arthur Strong delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol.

www.bmusic.co.uk

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12th Dec

December 12, 2025

2025

BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES

BBC Radio 3's Friday Night is Music Night settles down to enjoy the movies that make Christmas - and the music that makes the movies. Presenter Katie Derham introduces a selection box of melodies from Scrooge, Miracle on 34th Street and White Christmas to Love Actually and The Polar Express.

www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

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11th Dec

December 11, 2025

2025

COMEDY LIVE AT CHRISTMAS

Sam Campbell, BAFTA nominee Lucy Beaumont, Friday Night Dinner star Tom Rosenthal, John Robins and Sharon Wanjohi make the line-up for this fabulous festive evening of laughs.

www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

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11th Dec

December 11, 2025

2025

EX CATHEDRA: CHRISTMAS MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT 2025

Ex Cathedra return with this popular atmospheric concert, performed by candlelight. Here you will discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new – and old – music and readings. You’ll also be introduced once more to the magic, humour and peace of Christmas.

www.belgrade.co.uk

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11th Dec

December 11, 2025

2025

SYMPHONY HALL: CHRISTMAS WITH ANTON DU BEKE

Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke joins vocalist Lane Ellington and a delightful posse of dancers to bring you a magical evening of music, dance and laughter. Charismatic Anton promises to deliver a spellbinding performance of his most cherished Christmas songs and captivating dances.

www.bmusic.co.uk

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9th Dec

December 9, 2025

2025

WARWICK ARTS CENTRE'S SECOND SEASONAL MAKERS MARKET IN DECEMBER

An array of independent, local traders selling handcrafted and sustainably made items make up Warwick Arts Centre’s second Seasonal Makers Market in December. Taking place from 4 to 9pm there will also be live festive music accompaniment.

www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

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8th Dec

December 8, 2025

2025

DISNEY’S THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM

The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol, while an orchestra delivers the musical score. See Kermit play Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy is Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear is Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog appears as Tiny Tim. Gonzo as Dickens and Rizzo the Rat are narrators.

www.bmusic.co.uk

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8th Dec

December 8, 2025

2025

SING CAROLS WITH THE CITY ORGANIST AND LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL CHOIR, HOSTED BY JEREMY NICHOLAS

Ensure you get into the spirit of Christmas this year by spending a joyous hour singing along to carols with the superb Lichfield Cathedral Choir. Birmingham City Organist Thomas Trotter provides the music and there’ll be a seasonal sprinkling of solo carols.

www.bmusic.co.uk

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6th Dec

December 6, 2025

2025

BPSO PROMS NIGHT SPECTACULAR - FROST & FLAMES: A SYMPHONY OF ELEMENTS

Spine-tingling and heart-warming, the BPSO’s Symphony of Elements will lead you through flickering fire and chilling blizzards, swirling snowflakes and dancing embers, towards the uplifting proms finale.

www.bmusic.co.uk

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6th Dec

December 6, 2025

2025

WORCESTER MALE VOICE CHOIR - THE MERRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The 80 choristers of the Worcester Male Voice Choir put on an unmissable performance year after year. Huntingdon Hall is the venue, and Christmas songs is on the agenda. Money raised from the concert benefits local charities.

www.worcestertheatres.co.uk

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6th Dec

December 6, 2025

2025

TOSCANA STRINGS: THE SNOWMAN & THE NUTCRACKER

What better way to tell a story than to set it to music and see it danced. Toscana Strings produce a beautiful version of both The Snowman and The Nutcracker. With music written by Howard Blake and Pytor Tchaikovsky respectively, the Toscana Strings brings both stories to life.

www.bmusic.co.uk

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5th Dec

December 5, 2025

2025

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHOIR & CBSO: HANDEL'S MESSIAH

The City of Birmingham Choir’s annual performance of Handel’s acclaimed oratorio: Messiah, is always a pleasure to behold. In conjunction with the CBSO in Symphony Hall, the performance is a familiar indicator that the festive season is now upon us.

www.bmusic.co.uk

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20th May - 1st June

June 1, 2025

May 20, 2025

May

2025

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT, BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME

Experience this classic musical in Birmingham, and sing along to all the famous songs that have been gracing Broadway and the West End for years. If you’ve never seen this show, now’s the time. And if you have, you know you want to watch it again!

www.birminghamhippodrome.com

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27th - 31st May

May 31, 2025

May 27, 2025

May

2025

SIX, CURVE THEATRE

Back again after a sold-out run at the Curve Theatre last time, the Broadway smash hit, Six, tells the story of Henry VIII’s wives. These women are pop princesses and Tudor Queens, and they are not to be messed with!

www.curvetheatre.co.uk

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28th May

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

May

2025

THE LUMINEERS, NEC BIRMINGHAM

“Ho Hey” - The Lumineers are in town! This American alternative folk band are back in the UK, bringing their popular music to Birmingham with support act Michael Marcagi. If you’re a fan of their lively tunes, get your ticket now.

www.thenec.co.uk

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25th May

May 25, 2025

May 25, 2025

May

2025

SCISSOR SISTERS, NEC BIRMINGHAM

It’s been 12 years since the Scissor Sisters last shared the stage, but this long-awaited reunion is finally here! Watch lead singer Jake Shears, multi-instrumentalist Babydaddy and guitarist Del Marquis perform all of their most-loved hits once again.

www.thenec.co.uk

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24th - 25th May

May 25, 2025

May 24, 2025

May

2025

EARNEST..? WARWICK ARTS CENTRE

In between their successful stint at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a highly anticipated run on the West End, Earnest...? is stopping at Warwick Arts Centre. Starting with a production of an Oscar Wilde show and descending into madcap chaos, this is worth a watch!

www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

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25th May

May 25, 2025

May 25, 2025

May

2025

DR JULIE SMITH: IN CONVERSATION, WARWICK ARTS CENTRE

An expert on mental health tips and tricks, this show comes hot on the heels of the release of Dr Julie Smith’s second book, 'Open When'... If there’s anything you’ve ever wondered about depression, anxiety and normal mental function, this is the place to be.

www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

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