What's On

Albion Xmas Band 2025 The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for 26 years this year, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK. Indeed, many people say that their Christmas doesn’t start until they have seen The Albion Christmas Band.

Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band) Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings MBE, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. Dates: Fri 19 Booking and More Information

Alice In Wonderland - Pantomime Join Alice as she journeys down the rabbit hole and into the heart of Wonderland, meeting all kinds of curious characters along the way. However, she’ll need to be careful to avoid the Queen of Hearts if she wants to keep a-head! Will she ever manage to get home? Will the White Rabbit ever be on time? Will the Hatter ever actually sell a hat? Dates: Fri 19, Sat 20, Sun 21, Mon 22, Tue 23, Wed 24 Booking and More Information

Christmas Copper Workshop With Shalini Austin Join Lincolnshire based artisan metalsmith Shalini Austin to make decorative items out of copper sheet and wire. This workshop is suitable for both adults and ages 8+. You will be able to make colourful Christmas themed decorations in copper for indoor or outdoor display. Learn about metalwork tools and how to use a hammer to create texture and dimension on flat copper sheet.
All material and tools will be provided. Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information

Classic Rhythm Classic Rhythm is a dynamic chamber trio formed in 1992, featuring flute, piano, and percussion. They have achieved great success, performing to sold-out audiences across the UK, broadcasting on Classic FM, and appearing on BBC2. Their repertoire blends classical favorites with jazz, light music, and original compositions, presented with engaging stage presence. They have played at prestigious venues like London’s South Bank and the Welsh Proms, with frequent festival appearances. The trio—Helen O’Connell, Adrian Sutcliffe, and Chris Brannick—are Royal Academy of Music-trained musicians who have performed worldwide, captivating audiences with their diverse instruments and lively performances. Dates: Wed 03 Booking and More Information

Disco Toddlers 2025 Join us in our beautiful Ballroom and spark joy in your toddler's world with our themed disco toddler sessions - watch them groove to music and lights! With participatory songs, a play corner and more, it's sure to be the coolest disco in town. Unforgettable memories await!

This season’s sessions are:

New Years Party – Monday 20th January
Space Party – Monday 17th February
Dino Disco – Monday 24th March
Easter Party - Monday 14th April Dates: Mon 08 Booking and More Information

James Lisney: A Musical Offering Beethoven's final sonatas with preludes by Chopin, Shostakovich and Bach

Fryderyk Chopin Prelude, opus 45
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata in E, opus 109
Dmitri Shostakovich Preludes, opus 34, nos 10-12
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata in A flat, opus 110

Johann Sebastian Bach ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ BWV 147 (arranged Myra Hess)
Ricercare a 3 from the Musical Offering, BWV 1079
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata in c, opus 111 Dates: Fri 05 Booking and More Information

Jeanie Barton Quartet - Stamford Jazz Nottingham's first lady of jazz, singer Jeanie Barton, fronts the Stamford Jazz House Trio to perform swinging arrangements of the Great American Songbook in this intimate Cellar Bar space. Voted best newcomer at Marlborough Jazz in 2015, Jeanie Barton performs an evening of heavily emotive jazz classics. They will also play some of her nostalgic yet fresh compositions alongside these joyous standards. Dates: Fri 12 Booking and More Information

MUD - LIVE IN CONCERT + GLAM AND GLITZ Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information

SIMFestival Schubert Quintet Join violinist Freya Goldmark and friends for an evening of festive warmth and exceptional chamber music at SIMFestival’s annual Christmas concert. The evening opens with Mozart’s final completed quartet – String Quartet No.23 in F Major, K590 – a work often described as one of the greatest achievements in all chamber music. Composed just weeks before his death, it is at once otherworldly and profoundly hum – marked by ethereal lyricism, aching beauty and an astonishing emotional breadth. As the year draws to a close, we invite you to experience the great works of chamber music performed by some of the UK’s most sought-after chamber musicians. Dates: Sat 20 Booking and More Information

Snow White - Polka Dot Pantomimes 2025 Mirror Mirror On The Wall. What’s the fairest panto of them all?

Following last year’s record breaking pantomime the Guildhall Arts Centre and Polka Dot Pantomimes are proud to present this year’s magical Christmas extravaganza SNOW WHITE.

This enchanting fairytale will captivate audiences of all ages and is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. With spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects, hilarious jokes and plenty of audience participation SNOW WHITE promises something for everyone.

The show will once again star Grantham’s favourite Dame JOHN HIGHTON who will be appearing in his 11th Guildhall pantomime as Nurse Nelly alongside a full supporting principal cast and wonderful professional dancers. Dates: Mon 01, Tue 02, Wed 03, Fri 05, Sat 06, Sun 07, Mon 08, Tue 09, Wed 10, Fri 12, Sat 13, Sun 14, Mon 15, Tue 16, Wed 17, Fri 19, Sat 20, Sun 21, Mon 22, Tue 23, Wed 24, Sat 27, Sun 28, Mon 29, Tue 30, Wed 31 Booking and More Information

The Groove 2025 An exciting, fun-filled night for adults with disabilities aged 16+, their families and support workers. If you have ever wanted to experience a nightclub environment this event should not be missed! THE GROOVE is a great opportunity not only to dance to great music, but to socialise and meet new people in a safe place. Head into the Ballroom where our Live DJ will play top tunes all night! The Bar will be open serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Please ensure you have ID if you would like to purchase any alcohol from the bar. Wheelchair access is available. Dates: Sat 20 Booking and More Information

The Lion In Winter - Stamford Shoestring Theatre Christmas, 1183. The Plantagenet family gather at Pichon Castle for the Yuletide season - but amidst the snow-capped turrets and the wafting smell of roast boar, the fate of England is being sealed.
This is the kingdom of Henry II and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Courageous, hardy, imperious – Henry is a mountain amongst men. Yet even the strongest must age, and in the waning days of his reign, his thoughts turn to succession.
For the warrior king, a choice between three sons: Richard, Geoffrey and John.
For these sons, the crown is indivisible. Where one leads, the others lose. Only one may sit upon the throne of England.
The halls are decked and the stage is set for a festive night of political intrigue, dark humour and an English titan’s desperate search for legacy. Dates: Tue 02, Wed 03, Thu 04, Fri 05, Sat 06 Booking and More Information

The Royal Ballet: THE NUTCRACKER 2025 The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.
Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages. Dates: Wed 10 Booking and More Information

There Will Be Tinsel With a record player playing Christmas songs, a stage covered in Christmas lights and tinsel, this is the perfect show for nights out in December with festive poems and stories that have proved popular at Christmas shows in recent years. Step into the magic of the season with theatre-maker and Radio 4 regular John Osborne. Bring your family, work colleagues and friends to embrace the magic of Christmas. From the creator of hit theatre show John Peel’s Shed. Stewart Lee is a big fan of John’s wonderful storytelling, and you will be too. Dates: Thu 11 Booking and More Information

Woven Chords Winter Concert 2025 Stamford’s popular community choir, Woven Chords, will be back on stage on Thursday 11th December in the Stamford Arts Centre ballroom. Specialising in a cappella (unaccompanied) songs from at least four continents, and often singing in the original languages, they aim to take the audience around the world with songs from Europe , Asia, Africa and the Americas . Enjoy their glorious harmonies, be uplifted and filled with seasonal cheer. How is all this possible?-we hear you ask. Come along and find out! Dates: Thu 11 Booking and More Information

Yarns at Yuletide - Stamford Sights and Secrets Discover Stamford at Christmas with Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours.

Meet at 3pm at Stamford Arts Centre for a guided walk with tales of Stamford at Christmas, expect twinkly lights and traditions, followed by warmning mulled wine or hot chocolate and mince pies. Dates: Sat 06 Booking and More Information