Pantomimes · Christmas 2026
Pantomimes near Bristol
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 2 pantomimes within 11 miles of Bristol for Christmas 2026. 2 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Friday 4 December (Sleeping Beauty at Bristol Hippodrome).
Where prices are published, entry is £14 a ticket. 2 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
Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Royal Bath
Theatre Royal Bath, Bath · 11 miles from Bristol
- When
- Thu 10 Dec – Sun 10 Jan
- Price
- From £14
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Marc Baylis, Jon Monie, Nick Wilton
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 10 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027; no performances 14 or 18 Dec, 25 Dec, 1 Jan or 4 Jan
Prices: From £14; family ticket 4 for £98 (red), £116 (amber) or £130 (green), Grand Circle only
Relaxed Sun 13 Dec 1pm and Wed 30 Dec 2pm; audio described Sun 20 Dec 1pm and Tue 29 Dec 1pm (touch tour 11.30am); BSL Sat 9 Jan 2027 2pm.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: theatreroyal.org.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Sleeping Beauty at Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol · run by ATG / Crossroads Pantomimes
- When
- Fri 4 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Craig Revel Horwood (Carabosse), Andy Ford (Muddles)
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: Fri 4 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Relaxed performance Thu 17 Dec 2026.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: atgtickets.com Tickets
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Royal Bath | Bath (11 mi) | Thu 10 Dec – Sun 10 Jan | £14 | Book ahead |
| Sleeping Beauty at Bristol Hippodrome | Bristol | Fri 4 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pantomimes near Bristol open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Sleeping Beauty at Bristol Hippodrome (Fri 4 Dec); Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Royal Bath (Thu 10 Dec). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Who is in the pantomimes near Bristol this year?
Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Royal Bath: Marc Baylis, Jon Monie, Nick Wilton; Sleeping Beauty at Bristol Hippodrome: Craig Revel Horwood (Carabosse), Andy Ford (Muddles).
Are there relaxed pantomime performances near Bristol?
Yes: Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Royal Bath and Sleeping Beauty at Bristol Hippodrome have a relaxed performance. They have a calmer atmosphere for children who find theatres hard.
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