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What Shows are on in Cardiff Over Christmas?
For festive themed shows at Christmas time, from the annual family pantomime to West End style musicals, Cardiff is just the ticket.
Alongside Cardiff’s theatres, we are delighted that The Christmas Festival will be returning this year, moving from the Castle Grounds across the river to Sophia Gardens, with a selection of shows in the unique setting of the Spiegeltent!
The stage is all set for a cracking Christmas in Cardiff!
Sleeping Beauty
Where: New Theatre
When: Sat 6 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
Returning to the stage for a spellbinding adventure are presenter Gethin Jones as Prince Gethin, beloved broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans as the Spirit of Pantomime, and Cardiff’s best-loved panto dame Mike Doyle as Nurse Nellie. They will be joined by returning stars Jack Ryan and Jalisa Phoenix-Roberts as Muddles and Carabosse, and Welsh musical theatre star Emma Kirk as Princess Aurora.
Jack Frost
The Spiegel Theatre, 5 Dec – 31 Dec
Step into a world of frosty fun and festive magic in Jack Frost, a heart-warming Christmas musical bursting with toe-tapping music, dazzling dance routines, and laugh-out-loud comedy! Set in a beautiful, fully heated Spiegel Theatre, this enchanting new production follows Jack Frost as he brings sparkle and snow to this wonderful Christmas adventure.
Mary Poppins
Wales Millennium Centre, 3 Dec 2025 – 10 Jan 2026
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins is flying to Wales Millennium Centre from 3 December for 6 weeks only. The story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
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Visit Cardiff at Christmas
There’s never a bad time to Visit Cardiff, with so many events, attractions and things to see in Wales’ thriving capital, but there’s just always something magical about the city at Christmas time. So, feel the spirit of the season come to life, whatever makes it special for you, Christmas in Cardiff has something for everyone.
