Solihull Arts Complex

Christmas is set to be bigger and brighter than ever at The Core, with a packed programme of pantomime, family entertainment, comedy, Christmas shopping and festive treats.

Get ready for an awfully big adventure as Peter Pan - A New Pantomime Adventure sets sail for Solihull this Christmas from Friday 4 December to Sunday 3 January! Presented by award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment, this brand-new swashbuckling pantomime promises plenty of fun, laughter and mischief for the whole family. So hook your tickets now for the perfect PAN-to this Christmas. The croc is ticking! 

Pop into The Core and do your festive shopping at The Core’s Christmas Market, on Saturday 12 December between 9am and 5pm. Browse a range of stalls with handmade and artisan goods from small businesses & local artists. 

Teena Bizkit returns to The Studio at The Core for another riotous seasonal spectacular on Saturday 12 December, and this year everyone’s on her Naughty List! Expect a fabulously festive mix of Teena’s legendary TV and Movie Quiz, chaotic Music Bingo, live comedy, camp Christmas songs, fabulous prizes, surprise guests and plenty of mischievous Christmas fun.

Join Father Christmas and friends for Santa's Best Ever Christmas, in The Studio at The Core from Friday 18 until Thursday 24 December. This fun musical and interactive adventure features everyone's favourite festive songs and plenty of audience participation. Perfect for ages 2–8, and best of all, every child receives a specially wrapped present from Santa after the show!

Why not pop into Encore Café at The Core this December to enjoy a festive menu featuring hot carvery baps daily with all the trimmings, and delicious pigs under blanket toasties. Or just take a break from Christmas shopping with a coffee and slice of stollen cake, or a delicious mince pie.

View the full upcoming programme here!