Christmas Entertainment at Warwick Arts Centre

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A Merry Christmas is guaranteed at Warwick Arts Centre this December as they welcome smash hit family show The Smeds & The Smoos, the smooth charms of Anton Du Beke and the swingin' Rat Pack, plus Sara Pascoe and some big comedy names. There's also disco bangers, traditional Christmas songs and carols, and loads more - including the legendary Warwick Christmas Lectures!

The Rat Pack. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre.

Rat Pack: A Swingin’ Christmas At The Sands on Thursday 5 December.

Providing a suitably cool soundtrack for the holiday period, Rat Pack: A Swingin’ Christmas At The Sands recreates the excitement and camaraderie of The Rat Pack (aka Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr). They will be singing selections from the American Songbook plus festive favourites. Additionally, the cast includes Jason Pennycooke, star of the West End musical smash Hamilton.

Lost in Music. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre.

Lost In Music: One Night At The Disco (14 Dec 2024) celebrates disco's golden era - expect slick renditions of classic dancefloor anthems from the likes of Chic, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge, and more.

For something a little more introspective, yet nonetheless tuneful, try Ashley Hutchings’ famed Albion Christmas Band, who mark their 25th Christmas Tour (13 Dec 2024), or folk supergroup A Winter Union (12 Dec 2024), who’ll be playing a jubilant mix of carols, wassails and winter songs, both old and new.

Keeping things traditional, The Music Centre’s Christmas Celebration (3 Dec 2024, 4pm-6pm, Gallery Foyer, free), features a festive feast of Crimbo favourites, including all your favourite carols. Sit back and enjoy with a free mince pie, or grab a carol sheet and join in.

Anton Du Beke. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre.

Elsewhere, Sara Pascoe helms a top line-up of comedy talent for Live At Christmas (13 Dec 2024), with guests including Lou Sanders, Phil Wang and Ivo Graham, and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke and vocalist Lance Ellington present a slick evening of song'n'dance for Christmas With Anton Du Beke (15 Dec 2024).

But Christmas at Warwick Arts Centre wouldn’t be Christmas without the hugely popular annual Warwick Christmas Lectures (25 Nov & 2 Dec 2024). Find University of Warwick boffins demonstrating fascinating feats of science and engineering on stage, while free Live Labs sessions precede both lectures (from 5.30pm, hosted by Warwick Institute Of Engagement) to get you in the mood.

Warwick Christmas Lectures. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre.

There’s also a chance to pick up a truly unique gift as the arts centre’s Seasonal Makers Market returns (5 Dec 2025). Around 30 of the very best artists and makers from the region will be selling beautifully handcrafted items and sustainably produced one-offs.

And if you're feeling a little peckish, Benugo Bar and Kitchen is serving a tempting Christmas Menu with two courses for £27.50 (or three for £30), while Panda Mami - the latest addition to Warwick Arts Centre’s food offer - promises dozens of authentic dishes from around the world.