Pantomimes · Christmas 2026
Pantomimes near Leicester
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 1 pantomime within 1 miles of Leicester for Christmas 2026. It has confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Saturday 12 December (Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall).
Where prices are published, entry is £13.50 a ticket. It 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
Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall, Leicester · 1 mile from Leicester · run by Imagine Theatre
- When
- Sat 12 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £13.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Jenny Ryan (The Chase), Jarred Christmas, Jack Ballard
- Age guidance
- Suitable for ages 3 and up
- Running time
- 125 minutes
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027; school shows Wed 16 and Thu 17 Dec 10am
Prices: Child from £13.50, adult from £14.50; family ticket for 4 to 8 people where adults pay the children's price; school shows £12.50
About 125 minutes with one 20-minute interval. Relaxed and BSL-interpreted Wed 30 Dec 11am; BSL Wed 30 Dec 3pm. Audio described and captioned shows also run.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: demontforthall.co.uk Tickets
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall | Leicester (1 mi) | Sat 12 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | £13.50 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pantomimes near Leicester open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall (Sat 12 Dec). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Who is in the pantomimes near Leicester this year?
Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall: Jenny Ryan (The Chase), Jarred Christmas, Jack Ballard.
Are there relaxed pantomime performances near Leicester?
Yes: Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall has a relaxed performance. They have a calmer atmosphere for children who find theatres hard.
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