Pantomimes · Christmas 2026
Pantomimes near Edinburgh
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 1 miles of Edinburgh for Christmas 2026. 2 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Saturday 28 November (The Adventures of Pinocchio).
1 has 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
The Adventures of Pinocchio
King's Theatre, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh · run by Capital Theatres
- When
- Sat 28 Nov – Sun 17 Jan
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Allan Stewart, Grant Stott, Jordan Young
- Age guidance
- Suitable for all ages
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027
Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young. Relaxed Fri 8 Jan 2pm; BSL Sat 5 Dec 2pm and Fri 11 Dec 7pm; audio described Fri 4 and Sat 12 Dec. Schools £15 per child for groups of 10+.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: capitaltheatres.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Jack and the Beanstalk
Summerhall (Dissection Room), Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh · run by Edinburgh Acting School
- When
- Fri 11 Dec – Sun 20 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Running time
- 120 minutes
- Type
- Community panto
Dates: 11 – 20 Dec 2026
Times: Fri 7pm; Sat/Sun 2pm and 6pm; Wed/Thu 7pm; Fri 18 Dec 6pm
Community panto from Edinburgh Acting School with Lottie Henshall as Jack. Each show runs about two hours.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: summerhallarts.co.uk Tickets
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventures of Pinocchio | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Sat 28 Nov – Sun 17 Jan | — | Book ahead |
| Jack and the Beanstalk | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Fri 11 Dec – Sun 20 Dec | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pantomimes near Edinburgh open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: The Adventures of Pinocchio (Sat 28 Nov); Jack and the Beanstalk (Fri 11 Dec). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Who is in the pantomimes near Edinburgh this year?
The Adventures of Pinocchio: Allan Stewart, Grant Stott, Jordan Young.
Are there relaxed pantomime performances near Edinburgh?
Yes: The Adventures of Pinocchio has a relaxed performance. They have a calmer atmosphere for children who find theatres hard.
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