The best pantos to see in Glasgow this Christmas
- Lisa in the theatre
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
What's on in Glasgow's theatres this Christmas? You are spoiled for choice if you're looking for a pantomime or festive show in and around Glasgow this winter. Here are a list of the best pantos and Christmas productions playing on Glasgow's stages along with dates and prices. I've also included some great Scottish pantos and shows worth travelling out of town for.
Glasgow Christmas pantomimes 2025 | What's On in Glasgow Theatres
The King's Theatre, Glasgow: The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a new panto for the King's. It's a reimagined telling of the classic tale and promises an aquatic adventure promises full of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. It stars local favourites Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac.
The Little Mermaid
The King’s Theatre, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN
Dates: Sat 22 Nov 2025 - Sun 4 Jan 2026
Price: varies from £15+
Read more about the 2025 Glasgow King's panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/glasgow-kings-panto-cast-the-little-mermaid
The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow: Jock and the Beanstalk
The Pav panto gang are back starring favourites Liam Dolan, Grado, Stephen Purdon, Scott Fletcher, Jack Jester, Jennifer Neil, Craig Glover, and Valissa Scott.
Jock and the Beanstalk
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, 121 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AX
Dates: Thurs 27 November 2025 to Sun 11 January 2026
Price: £17.50 - £40
Black Friday Offer - 30% off selected shows: https://trafalgartickets.com/pavilion-theatre-glasgow/en-GB/event/pantomime/jock-and-the-beanstalk-tickets
Read more about the 2025 Pavilion panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/pavilion-panto-2025-cast
Tron Theatre, Glasgow: Gallus in Weegieland
Written by panto icon Johnny McKnight, this year’s Tron panto is a refresh of one of his popular early works for Tron Theatre Company from 2017. Directed by Sally Reid, Gallus in Weegieland is a wild adventure down a mysterious pothole for the unsuspecting Alice. A panto for people who don't like panto. The Tron panto is legendary.
Gallus in Weegieland
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB
Dates: Wed 19 November 2025 to Sun 4 January 2026
Price: Previews £17, Main Run £21/£24/£28
Read more about the 2025 Tron panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/tron-panto-cast-2025
Find my review of Gallus in Weegieland at the Tron here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/gallus-in-weegieland-review
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow: Beauty and the Beast
The first Christmas production in the newly refurbished and reopened Citizens theatre is Beauty and the Beast. Not a panto, but a family-friendly and funny new take on the classic fairytale. Packed with live music, mischief, festive magic and storytelling that will captivate children and adults alike. With its ambitious scale, vivid set and costume design and clever twists on the classic story, it is set to be a must-see event this festive season.
Beauty and the Beast
Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals St, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 9DS
Dates: 2 - 31 December 2025
Price: Adult £13.50 - £41.50, Child £9.25 - £20.75
Read more about the 2025 Citz Christmas show here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/citizens-theatre-beauty-cast
Take a look at the beast as he escaped inside the Citizens Theatre here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/citizens-theatre-beast-escape
Òran Mór Winter Panto: Mary Doll Poppins!
From the creative minds behind the world-famous A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór's lunchtime adult pantomime this Christmas is Mary Doll Poppins - a riotous, wildly entertaining Glaswegian twist on the beloved fairytale, written and directed by Martin McCormick.
Mary Doll Poppins
Òran Mór, Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8QX
Dates: Tue 25 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
Price: £26 (plus booking fees), includes food and drink
Read more about the 2025 Òran Mór Winter Panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/mary-doll-poppins-oran-mor-panto-news
Find more Scottish panto news and reviews at: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/panto
What's on elsewhere in Scotland this Christmas | Pantos worth travelling for
Ayr Gaiety Theatre
The multi award-winning Ayr panto returns following three years of 5-star reviewed productions, and a CATS award win for Outstanding Pantomime in 2024. Fraser Boyle writes and stars as the Dame and he is joined by a cast of Scottish theatre faves.
Aladdie
The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Dates: Saturday 29th November 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026
Price: £12.00 - £35.00
Read more about the 2025 Ayr panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/ayr-gaiety-panto-cast-2025
Dundee Rep Theatre
Get ready for a giant adventure this winter as Dundee Rep Theatre unveils a fun-filled retelling of the much-loved story of Jack and the Beanstalk. But rather than hearing Jack’s take on the tale, narrating this new, er, moooosical will be Caroline the Highland Coo, ready to spill the beans on the real story behind Jack’s audacious climb… and the booming voice of The Giant, voiced by none other than legendary actor, and new Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Patron, Brian Cox.
Jack and the Beanstalk: A New Moosical
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PB
Dates: Sat 29 November to Tue 30 December
Price: from £10
Read more about the Dundee Rep Christmas show here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/dundee-rep-jack-and-the-beanstalk-cast
Greenock - Beacon Arts Centre
Produced in-house, Inverclyde’s much-loved family panto will see the return of Beacon favourites Jane McCarry and Mark Cox for the 2025 pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Audiences will be transported into a fairytale world of magical castles, bewitched spinning wheels, and an enchanted sleep that only true love’s kiss can break. Expect fabulous songs, dazzling costumes, and plenty of classic panto fun.
Sleeping Beauty
Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ
Dates: Thurs 4 December to Wed 31 December 2025
Price: £22-£29+fees
Read more about the 2025 Greenock panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/beacon-panto-2025-cast-news
Stirling - Macrobert Arts Centre
Panto legend Johnny McKnight returns to the Macrobert Art Centre, Stirling this year to write, direct and star in their pantomime Weans in the Wood.
Weans in the Wood
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
Dates: Wed 26 November 2025 - Sat 3 January 2026
Price
Off-Peak prices = £26 standard | £21 concessions - 28th of November – 11th of December
Peak Prices = £31 standard | £26 concessions - 12th of December - 3rd January
Read more about the 2025 Stirling panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/stirling-panto-2025-news
and the full cast announcement is here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/macrobert-panto-2025-cast
Cumbernauld Theatre: Baltic
Cumbernauld Theatre Trust welcome Ginger and Jester Productions to Lanternhouse with their panto for the first time this year. With in-house producing work currently on-pause due to ongoing funding challenges, this special collaboration ensures that audiences of all ages will be able to enjoy a memorable festive production in the venue and continue to enjoy one of the most magical theatre-going times of the year.
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Baltic
Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse, South Kildrum, Ring Road, Cumbernauld, Lanternhouse G67 2UF
Dates:Â Saturday 22 November to Sunday 24 December
Price: £6 - £26
Read more about the 2025 Cumbernauld panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/cumbernauld-panto-cast-2025
Capital Theatres, Edinburgh
This winter Capital Theatres makes a GIANT return to panto magic as Jack and the Beanstalk climbs onto the Festival Theatre stage. This marks the final panto at the Festival Theatre as next year it will return to its traditional home of the King’s Theatre, following the venue’s exciting redevelopment. Much-loved panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young return to this year’s festive line-up.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT
Dates: Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026
Price: £29 - £44
Read more about the 2025 Edinburgh panto here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/edinburgh-festival-theatre-panto-cast-2025
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Not a panto but a festive retelling of a classic fairytale on stage. Sally Cookson's Oliver award-nominated adaptation of Cinderella features music, puppetry, and festive fun, adding a magical flutter of wings to happily ever after.
Cinderella: A Fairytale
Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
Dates: 28 Nov 2025 – 3 Jan 2026
Price: varies up to about £38 for a full price adult
Read more about the Lyceum's 2025 Christmas show here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/lyceum-cinderella-a-fairytale-cast
Find more Scottish pantos plus news and reviews at: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/panto
