What’s on this Christmas?
Our luxury self-catering holiday resort is set on the east side of Loch Lomond, less than an hour’s drive from Glasgow and Stirling. Both cities glitter and shine during the festive season, and both put on a great selection of Christmas shows. So, if you’re looking for some live entertainment to enjoy during your stay at Loch Lomond Waterfront, check out these top festive shows.
Christmas Shows Glasgow 2023
Musical Storytime Christmas Crackers
6th December 2023
Theatre Royal, Glasgow, G2 3QA
At the Theatre Royal this Christmas, your little ones can enjoy a day full of creative play and participation that brings stories to life with drama games, live music, songs, and crafts. Tickets are £8 per person, and the day starts at 10.45am. Get your little one in full Christmas spirit and make some wonderful memories in the process.
Fairytale of New York
26 November 2023
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, G2 3NY
After two sell-out tours on West End, this Christmas show is back in Glasgow with an international cast of singers, dancers and musicians. The show brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs in an Irish-themed show that has received rave reviews since it began.
Tickets are £26.32, and the show is on from late November.
The Muppets: A Christmas Carol in Concert
26th November 2023
SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Disney’s much loved 1992 musical comedy, The Muppet Christmas Carol, will be live in concert at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow this November. The music score from the film will be performed live to the film by an orchestra. A must for lovers of the original film and little ones who have yet to experience it!
Tickets prices start at £35.20, and the show is on Sunday 26th November.
Love Actually in Concert
1 December 2023
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, G2 3NY
It’s a quintessential Christmas film, and we all love it. This year, why not enjoy your traditional Love Actually viewing with a live orchestra performing the soundtrack alongside the movie? Its an experience like no other, and is totally worth the trip to Glasgow this December! It’s the Christmas show that absolutely must be on your list.
Tickets start at £45, and the event is on Friday 1st December 2023
The Elf Games
9th December 2023
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, G2 3NY
Another family-friendly Christmas show, this event at the Glasgow Concert Hall is a hugely popular performance that will have you and your little ones giggling, sitting on the edge of your seat, and smiling so much that your face hurts. It is accompanied by the RSNO Youth Choruses this year, making it extra special!
Tickets are available from £8.60 for children and £13.44 for adults, and the event is on Saturday 9th December.
The City of Glasgow Chorus
17th December 2023
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, G2 3NY
Want some proper Christmas choir sounds? Of course you do. Well, at the Glasgow Concert Hall this December, you can enjoy all of the well-rehearsed carolling of the Glasgow Chorus and orchestra. Bless your ears with some real, live Christmas music this festive season.
Tickets are £22.40 and the event is on Sunday 17th December.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
2nd December – 7th Jan 2024
King’s Theatre, Glasgow, G2 4JN
It wouldn’t really be Christmas without some classic “he’s behind you!” and a delightful panto dame. For those who love a bit of pantomime Christmas tradition, Glasgow has a right treat for you this year in the form of a smashing Snow White performance.
Tickets start at £13, and the event is on throughout December.
Christmas Shows Stirling 2023
A Christmas Carol
15 – 18 December 2023
Stirling Castle, Stirling, FK8 1EJ
From Friday 15th December 2023 to Monday 18th December 2023, Chapterhouse Theatre Company is putting on an incredible show in the shape of the classic Dickens tale. It follows Ebeneezer Scrooge’s journey through his past, present and future, during which the grumpy old man’s Christmas spirit is reawakened.
The shows have authentic costuming and brilliant musical sequencing, and on the 17th and 18th December will be BSL interpreted. For just £19 per adult, you can experience one of the best Christmas stories out there in the Great Hall of a fantastic historic castle.
Carols at the Castle
19 December 2023
Stirling Castle, Stirling, FK8 1EJ
On Friday 19th December 2023 the National Youth Choir of Scotland are bringing a night of Christmas joy to the Great Hall of Stirling Castle with some truly wonderful festive melodies. Tickets are only £16 per adult, with discounts for concessions, children and Historic Scotland members.
The McDougalls Big Christmas Show
2nd December 2023
The Tolbooth, Stirling, FK8 1DE
The McDougalls Big Christmas Show is a huge musical show for the whole family. Ran by a children’s theatre company, it features stars of both stage and screen coming together to sing festive songs and host a Christmas musical extravaganza for everyone to enjoy. Find it at the Tolbooth this festive season.
The show is about 60 minutes long and for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) it is only £38, and single tickets are £10.
It’s A Wonderful Life
16 December 2023
The Tolbooth, Stirling, FK8 1DE
The iconic Christmas film is back at the cinema at The Tolbooth on December 16th 2023. For only £4 (or £9 with a mulled wine and mince pie) you can enjoy this classic from way back when on the big screen! What better way to get yourself in the Christmas spirit this December?
Elsewhere in Scotland . . .
If you want to make the most out of your festive trip to Scotland, you should take a train or drive over to Edinburgh for the iconic Christmas market. You could even get tickets for a panto in Edinburgh and make a whole day of it! The options are endless if you’re looking for Christmas shows in Glasgow and Scotland.
If you fancy seeing one of these great Christmas shows during your festive break at Loch Lomond Waterfront, remember to book your tickets in advance, as they may sell out. We hope you have a magical time!
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