Best Pantomimes in the North West 2025 - 2026
It wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to the panto, it's fun for all the family from 2 to 102!
Here are all the top pantomimes around the North West including Manchester, Liverpool and across Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
A Christmas Carol
Octagon Theatre Bolton, Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB13th Nov 2025 to 10th Jan 2026
This joyful stage adaptation features toe-tapping music, festive fun and a good splash of magic. This heart-warming and uplifting tale of redemption is the perfect festive treat for the whole family.
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Santa Live!
Albert Halls Bolton, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU13th Nov 2025 to 24th Dec 2025
Disaster strikes in Christmas town when Santa?s cheeky elf Muddles has gotten all the presents in a muddle!
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The Rock 'n' Roll Panto 2025 Jack and the Beanstalk
Liverpool Everyman, 13 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BH15th Nov 2025 to 17th Jan 2026
Join us on a musical adventure, with our awesomely talented actor musicians taking you to new heights, as hero Jack battles the greedy giant to grab the gold and save the day.
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A Fairytale for Christmas
Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP17th Nov 2025 to 18th Nov 2025
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as the talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas and of course The Fairytale of New York.
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Aladdin
Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 1AG25th Nov 2025 to 29th Dec 2025
This magical pantomime features Great Songs, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes and Amazing Special Effects ? It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.
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The New Adventures of Peter Pan
Albert Halls Bolton, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU29th Nov 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Take flight alongside Peter, Wendy, and Tinks as we venture into Never Island and set sail on Captain Hook?s pirate ship. This thrilling adventure features spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects and lots of audience participation!
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ3rd Dec 2025 to 11th Jan 2026
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
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Dick Whittington
Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Off Liverpool St, Salford M5 4BS3rd Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Dick Whittington seeks his fame and fortune ....along the way he fights the evil King Rat with the help of his friends.
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Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas
Waterside Arts Centre, Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF4th Dec 2025 to 27th Dec 2025
With plenty of live music, songs and playful puppetry, this critically acclaimed adaptation of Raymond Briggs' much loved book is a delightful festive treat for children and families to enjoy.
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Beauty & the Beast
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport PR8 1DB5th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
With heartwarming romance, jaw-dropping sets and plenty of audience participation, Beauty and the Beast is the perfect present for the whole family.
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Aladdin
The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1SP5th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Take a magical carpet ride to the North West?s home of sensational Pantomime entertainment for our glittering production of ALADDIN starring BRIAN CAPRON star of Coronation Street who makes a welcome return as the really evil ABANAZAR.
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Sleeping Beauty
Floral Pavilion, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 2JS6th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
TV star and global pop sensation Kelle Bryan will sprinkle serious sparkle over the show as the shimmering Fairy Snowfall, plus Olivier Award-winner Cleo Demetriou as Princess Rose! They?re joined by Wirral's ultimate panto favourite Sean Jones.
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ELF: Christmas Musical Spectacular
M&S Bank Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP6th Dec 2025 to 7th Dec 2025
This larger-than-life production brings the festive magic to the arena with unforgettable scenes, including Santa?s flying sleigh and an interactive snowball fight with the audience.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP6th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life at Manchester's home of pantomime, with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery.
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Cinderella
Forum Theatre, Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4EA7th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025
A family - friendly pantomime of Cinderella! Countdown with us to midnight and help the Prince search for his love, who?s lost her glass slipper, in this fun-filled, laugh-a-minute pantomime that?s guaranteed to get the whole family feeling festive.
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Cinderella
The Forum Theatre, The Precinct, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4EA7th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025
Countdown with us to midnight and help the Prince search for his love, who's lost her glass slipper, in this fun-filled, laugh-a-minute pantomime that?s guaranteed to get the whole family feeling festive.
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Elf the Arena Spectacular
Blackpool Opera House, Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 1HL9th Dec 2025 to 14th Dec 2025
Based on the smash hit film this larger-than-life production includes Santa's flying sleigh, an interactive snowball fight with the audience, and a giant candy cane journey.
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Rumpelstiltskin
Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 6JA11th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Magic, mayhem and above all, true love as Cupid comes to Contact this Christmas for a Pantomime like no other. Can she overcome the wicked tricks of Rumpelstiltskin and help Prince Dierdrick find true love?
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Cinderella
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn WA7 1BG11th Dec 2025 to 13th Jan 2026
Our fantastic festive pantomime is presented by New Pantomime Productions. It's sure to have the usual spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, hilarious jokes, singalong songs and fun for all the family. So don't delay, book today!
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Jack & The Beanstalk
Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe CW1 2DA12th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Starring TV star Jennifer Ellison and Crewe favourites Ste Johnston and Malcolm Lord, book your tickets now for this ?moo vellous? family friendly panto which will leave everyone aged 4 to 104 feeling full of ?beans?!
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
M&S Bank Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP12th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025
This magical pantomime features Great Songs from our Live Band, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes and Amazing 3D Effects. It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.
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A Christmas Carol
St George's Hall, Saint George's Place, Concert Hall, Liverpool L1 1JJ12th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025
GINIFICENT return to St George's Hall, this time in the stunning Great Hall, with a brand new production of the Charles Dickens classic 'A Christmas Carol'.
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Beauty and the Beast
Queen Elizabeth Hall, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT13th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025
Oldham's favourite Christmas pantomime is back at Queen Elizabeth Hall this Christmas.
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Cinderella
NWTAC Theatre, 270a Lightbowne Rd, Moston, Manchester, M40 5HQ19th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025
Packed with hilarious slapstick, jokes for kids and grown-ups alike, dazzling costumes, and all your favourite songs, Cinderella is the ultimate feel-good festive experience.
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Three Little Pigs
Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE20th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025
Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you howl!
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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz
AO Arena Manchester, Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR23rd Dec 2025
Panto meets Cirque as audience favourites JORDAN CONWAY as the hilarious scarecrow
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Aladdin
The Muni, Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire BB8 0BP3rd Jan 2026 to 18th Jan 2026
This magical pantomime features Great Songs, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes and Amazing Special Effects ? It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.
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