Festive Panto/Show Guide 2026 (With exclusive offers)
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, one thing I love about a panto is that there's something for everyone and they don't have a huge focus on just Christmas but more just spreading festive cheer. They are a great option to bring all the family together both young and old to have a good laugh and just get into the festive spirit!
I have rounded up festive family pantomime's and shows that are happening for 2026 across The Tees Valley, County Durham and North Yorkshire along with some local community pantos in my home town, Darlington. I have provided useful info for you to compare and find the best option for you and your family. I have also included any discounts available including any exclusive discounts/offers I've secured, and a giveaway comp too! (make sure to follow my socials more giveaways)
FAMILY PANTO
Sleeping Beauty at Harrogate Theatre-BOOK HERE
Running from 25th November until 7th January (no performances on 30/11, 01/12, 7/12, 8/12, 14/12, 15/12, 21/12, 25/12, 28/12, 01/01, 04/01 and 05/01)
Audio Described and Signed Performances 5th Dec at 12pm and 8th Jan at 6pm | Relaxed Performance 13th Dec at 11 am and 7th Jan at 10am
Approx 2 hrs 20 mins with interval
ÂŁ23-ÂŁ40pp | Box Seats 4 ÂŁ206
Opening night 27th Nov ÂŁ20 | Box seats 4 ÂŁ126
Wheelchair spaces and free essential companion seats call box office on 01423 502116
BABY SHOW The Yule Tree by HurlyBurly at Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington-BOOK HERE
Running from 26th November-6th December
(No performances on 30th Nov)
A show for babies 0-2 yrs and their grown ups
Duration: 40 minutes
ÂŁ10 pp
Wheelchair access seats can now be booked online during booking. Essential companion scheme available. More info via access page here
SPECIAL OFFER-Purchase tickets to any of their Autumn 26 shows at the same time and receive 5% off for 2 shows, 10% off for 3 shows or 15% off for 4 or more shows.
FAMILY SHOW
Running on 28th and 29th November
Featuring DAPA's Juniors and Infants
Aimed more at families with young children
No Relaxed/Signed Performances
Duration not stated
ÂŁ5-ÂŁ10 per child | ÂŁ7-ÂŁ15 per adult | Family of 3 Ticket ÂŁ32 | Family of 4 ÂŁ42 | small booking fee under ÂŁ1pp applies
Wheelchair spaces can be booked online if available
FAMILY PANTO
Sleeping Beauty at Forum Theatre Billingham- BOOK HERE
Running from 2nd December until 3rd January
(No performances on 4th Dec, 11th Dec, 18th Dec, 25th Dec, 1st Jan)
Relaxed performance on 8th Dec at 10am
BSL Interpreted on 9th Dec at 6:30pm
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes with interval
ÂŁ24-ÂŁ29.50 pp plus ÂŁ1.50 booking fee pp
Wheelchair spaces to be booked in person/over the phone at 01642 552663
FAMILY PANTO
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at York Theatre Royal-BOOK HERE
Running from 4th December until 3rd January
(no performances on 7th Dec, 14th Dec, 18th Dec, 25th Dec and 1st Jan)
Relaxed Performance 10th Dec at 5.30pm | Dementia Friendly Performance 16th Dec at 5.30pm | British Sign Language Interpreted: 21th Dec at 5.30pm | Audio Described on 29th Dec 1pm with touch tour at 12noon | Captioned Performance 30th Dec at 2.30pm
Approx 2 hours 30 mins with interval
ÂŁ15-ÂŁ49 per child under 16 | ÂŁ15-ÂŁ61 per adult
Wheelchair spaces and half price companion/carer ticket to be booked via the box office on 01904 623568
FAMILY PANTO
The Little Mermaid at Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond (North Yorkshire)-BOOK HERE
Running from 4th December until 9th January
(no performances on 7th Dec, 14th Dec, 21st Dec, 25th Dec, 1st Jan and 4th Jan)
No Relaxed/Signed Performances announced
Approx 2 hours with interval
ÂŁ16 per child under 16 | ÂŁ13-26 per adult | plus ÂŁ1.50 booking fee
Wheelchair spaces and free carer ticket to be booked via the box office on 01748 825252
FAMILY PANTO
Robin Hood by Mendes Management at BIshop Auckland Town Hall-BOOK HERE
Running on 5th December and 6th December
No relaxed/signed performances announced
Duration not stated
ÂŁ17 pp | ÂŁ15 concession | ÂŁ58 family of 4 ticket (min 2 under 16's) | ÂŁ13pp groups of 25 or more
Wheelchair access spaces and free essential companion tickets to be booked via box office on 03000269524
FAMILY PANTO
Aladdin at Middlesbrough Theatre-BOOK HERE
Running from 5th December until 31st December
(No performances on 6th, 7th, 14th, 15th, 21st and 25th)
Relaxed performance on 22nd Dec at 2pm
Signed Performance on 17th Dec at 7pm
Duration: 2 hours approx with interval
ÂŁ26 Adult | Adult with babe in arms under 3 yrs ÂŁ49.40 | ÂŁ25 child under 16 | ÂŁ72 family of 3 | ÂŁ96 family of 4 including ÂŁ1.60 booking fee
Wheelchair spaces are not bookable online. Essential Companion Tickets are free. Book via the box office.
Groups of 10 or more-call the box office to check discount on 01642 81 51 81
FAMILY PANTO
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan at Grand Opera House York-BOOK HERE
Running from 5th December until 3rd January
(No performances on 7/12, 14/12, 18/12, 25/12, and 01/01)
Audio Described Performance on 28/12 at 5:30pm
BSL Signed Performance on 29/12 at 1pm
Duration: 2 hours approx with interval
ÂŁ18.20-ÂŁ62.40pp | Under 18 months go free sat on adults lap with babes in arms ticket
Wheelchair spaces and Essential Companion Tickets. Join Access Scheme here
FAMILY SHOW
The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure at ARC, Stockton on Tees- BOOK HERE
Running from 9th December until 24th December
(No performances on 14th, 18th and 19th)
All performances are relaxed
BSL Signed Performance on 10th at 10:30am, 12th at 2:30pm and 16th Dec at 5:30pm
More suited to families with young children
Duration: 2 hours approx with interval
ÂŁ14pp | ÂŁ50 family of 4 ticket | Under 18 months free when sat on adults lap
Accessible seating and essential companion seats. Contact the box office on 01642 525199.
Groups of 10 or more-call the box office to check discount on 01642 81 51 81
FAMILY SHOW
Little Red Riding Hood at Theatre Hullabaloo, Darlington-BOOK HERE
Running from 10th December until 24th December
(No performances on 14th and 18th)
Neurodivergent friendly performances on 13th and 21st
Aimed more at families with young children
Duration: 55 minutes
ÂŁ12 pp | Under 12 months go free with paying adult
Wheelchair access seats can now be booked online during booking. Essential companion scheme available. More info via access page here
SPECIAL OFFER-Purchase tickets to any of their Autumn 26 shows at the same time and receive 5% off for 2 shows, 10% off for 3 shows or 15% off for 4 or more shows.
FAMILY PANTO
Cinderella by AJ Productions at Hartlepool Town Hall- BOOK HERE
Running from 10th December until 27th December
(No performances on 12th, 18th, 21st, 25th and 26th)
Specific relaxed performance/BSL interpreted not announced
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes with interval
ÂŁ15-ÂŁ23 per child and ÂŁ17-ÂŁ26 per adult plus ÂŁ1.50 booking fee pp
Concessions/accessible tickets: Book via the box office in person/over the phone at 01429 890000
GROUP DISCOUNT: Groups of 25 or more can get 20% discount. Visit the box office in person or email creative.hartlepool@hartlepool.gov.uk
FAMILY PANTO
Pinocchio by Tom Rolfe Productions at PAA Yarm- BOOK HERE
Running from 10th December until 30th December
(No performances on 14th, 21st, 25th and 26th)
Relaxed and BSL Performance on 22nd at 11am
Duration: Approx 2 hours with interval
ÂŁ16 per child | ÂŁ18 concession | ÂŁ20 per adult plus ÂŁ1pp booking fee
Wheelchair access seats and carer tickets to be booked through the box office on 01642 792587. or email boxoffice@thepaaonline.org.
FAMILY PANTO
Jack at the Beanstalk by Trio Entertainment at The Majestic Theatre, Darlington-BOOK HERE
Running from 12th December until 28th December
(No performances on 15th, 22nd and 25th)
Specific relaxed performance/BSL interpreted not announced
Duration: Approx 2 hours with interval
ÂŁ16 per child under 17 and concession | ÂŁ18 per adult | ÂŁ22 per adult with babe in arms | Family of 4 (min of 1 adult) ÂŁ63. Plus small booking fee under ÂŁ1pp
Please note this theatre isn't wheelchair accessible due to stairs and no lift.
FAMILY PANTO
Beauty and the Beast at Darlington Hippodrome-BOOK HERE
Running from 11th December until 3rd January
(No performances on 14th Dec, 18th Dec, 25th Dec and 1st Jan)
Relaxed Performance on 17th Dec at 12pm
Signed and Audio Described on 20th Dec at 1:30pm and 29th Dec at 6pm
Duration: Approx 2 hours with interval
ÂŁ21.50-ÂŁ41.50 per child under 17 | ÂŁ23.50-ÂŁ43.50 per adult/babes in arms ticket
ÂŁ26pp for family of 3-6 ppl | ÂŁ27pp groups of 7 or more | Lucky Hipp discounted ÂŁ20pp (selected performances only)
Wheelchair access seats at discounted rate and essential companion free. Universal Credits Claimants up to 50% off. When signing up to the access scheme and accepted proof provided. More info here
Members of Darlington Hippodrome get 10% off all performances
FAMILY PANTO
The Little Mermaid by Reece Sibbald Productions at The Roxy Theatre, Consett- BOOK HERE
Running from 12th December until 28th December
(No performances on 14th, 18th, 25th and 26th)
No Relaxed/Signed Performances announced yet
Signed and Audio Described on 20th Dec at 1:30pm and 29th Dec at 6pm
Duration: 2 hours with interval
ÂŁ16 child under 16 | ÂŁ16 concession | ÂŁ18 adult | ÂŁ6p family of 4 min 2 under 16's | groups of 10 or more ÂŁ12pp | restricted view ÂŁ12pp
Wheelchair spaces to be booked via the box office. Call 07434 67 1939
FAMILY PANTO
Aladdin by Darlington Academy of Performing Arts at Darlington Community Theatre-BOOK HERE
Running from 17th until 20th December
No Relaxed/Signed Performances
Duration not stated
ÂŁ5-ÂŁ10 per child | ÂŁ7-ÂŁ15 per adult | Family of 3 Ticket ÂŁ32 | Family of 4 ÂŁ42 | small booking fee under ÂŁ1pp applies
Wheelchair spaces can be booked online if available
***EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT***- Get tickets for ÂŁ10 per adult instead of ÂŁ13 on all performances (applies to seats that are usually ÂŁ13 only). Use code FAMILYFUNPANTO at checkout online
FAMILY PANTO
Cinderella by Tom Rolfe Productions at The Witham, Barnard Castle- BOOK HERE
Running from 18th December until 24th December
(No performances on 21st)
Relaxed Performance on 20th Dec at 10am
Duration: Approx 2 hours with interval
ÂŁ16 per child and ÂŁ19 per adult | family of 4 ÂŁ61 (extra child can be added for ÂŁ9) - plus small booking fee under ÂŁ1 pp
Concessions/accessible tickets: ÂŁ19pp carer goes free. Contact the box office to book these seats on 01833 631107
***EXCLUSIVE FAMILY TICKET GIVEAWAY COMPETITION*** - Closes for entries at Midnight on Thursday 22nd October** - Enter via Facebook HEREÂ or via Instagram HERE
FAMILY SHOW
The Nice List by Tom Rolfe Productions at The Forum, Northallerton-BOOK HERE
Running from 20th until 24th December
No relaxed/signed performances announced
May be more suited to families with younger children
Duration: 50 minutes no interval
ÂŁ13pp | Under 3's can go free with baby in arms ticket (sat on adults lap, book relevant ticket)
To book wheelchair spaces and free essential companion tickets, contact the box office on 01609 776230.
***EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT*** - Get 10% off all tickets-enter promo code DARLOMUMFORUM at checkout when booking online.
FAMILY PANTO
Jack and the Beanstalk by Gerry Graham's Touring Pantos at Harrogate Hill Club, Darlington-BOOK HERE
Running on 27th December
Duration: Approx 2 hours with interval
This isn't a full scale theatre production, this is a self contained touring set performed in a social club. Seating is not pre-allocated, choose on arrival from available tables and seating.
ÂŁ2 per adult | ÂŁ5 per child plus small booking fee under 50p per person
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