Pantomimes · Christmas 2026
Pantomimes near Birmingham
The 2026 pantomimes season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 3 pantomimes within 17 miles of Birmingham for Christmas 2026. 3 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Wednesday 18 November (Beauty and the Beast at the Belgrade Theatre).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £17.50 to £20 a ticket. 3 have a relaxed performance.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham · 1 mile from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 19 Dec – Sun 31 Jan
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Matt Slack
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Sun 31 Jan 2027
Comes from the London Palladium with Matt Slack. The Hippodrome says audio described, captioned, BSL and relaxed performances will run in the season.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: birminghamhippodrome.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Treasure Island at Wolverhampton Grand
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton · 12 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Sat 28 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £17.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Richard Blackwood, Solomon Davy, Tam Ryan, Ian Adams
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 28 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Prices: From £17.50 fees included; family ticket £114 for 4 (at least 1 adult and 1 child) on red performances 3–11 Dec, gold and blue seats; opening weekend £104 for 4
Contains flashing lights. Relaxed Thu 10, Fri 11, Sat 12 Dec 11am; BSL Thu 10 Dec 11am and 7pm, Fri 11 and Sat 12 Dec 11am, Sun 3 Jan 11am; audio described Sun 6 Dec 3pm, Tue 8 Dec 10.30am, Sat 2 Jan 2pm; captioned Sun 6 Dec 3pm.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: grandtheatre.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Beauty and the Beast at the Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry · 17 miles from Birmingham
- When
- Wed 18 Nov – Sat 2 Jan
- Price
- From £20
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Iain Lauchlan, Craig Hollingsworth, Abiola Falokun
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: Wed 18 Nov 2026 – Sat 2 Jan 2027
Prices: £20–£61; under-2s need a lap seat ticket; school groups £17 per pupil
Relaxed performance Wed 30 Dec 2pm; BSL and audio described Sat 5 Dec 2pm; captioned Thu 17 Dec 6.30pm and Wed 30 Dec 2pm. Children under 2 need a lap seat ticket.
Access: Free booster seats to hire on the day, first come first served; not permitted in the circleUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: belgrade.co.uk Tickets
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome | Birmingham (1 mi) | Sat 19 Dec – Sun 31 Jan | — | Book ahead |
| Treasure Island at Wolverhampton Grand | Wolverhampton (12 mi) | Sat 28 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | £17.50 | Book ahead |
| Beauty and the Beast at the Belgrade Theatre | Coventry (17 mi) | Wed 18 Nov – Sat 2 Jan | £20 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pantomimes near Birmingham open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Beauty and the Beast at the Belgrade Theatre (Wed 18 Nov); Treasure Island at Wolverhampton Grand (Sat 28 Nov); Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome (Sat 19 Dec). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Who is in the pantomimes near Birmingham this year?
Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome: Matt Slack; Treasure Island at Wolverhampton Grand: Richard Blackwood, Solomon Davy, Tam Ryan, Ian Adams; Beauty and the Beast at the Belgrade Theatre: Iain Lauchlan, Craig Hollingsworth, Abiola Falokun.
Are there relaxed pantomime performances near Birmingham?
Yes: Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome, Treasure Island at Wolverhampton Grand and Beauty and the Beast at the Belgrade Theatre have a relaxed performance. They have a calmer atmosphere for children who find theatres hard.
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