There are so many fabulous traditional pantomimes, Christmas shows and fun festive shows to choose from all across the county - with a visit to the theatre a tradition for so many families in December.
But never fear, if your 2024 festive period is really busy there are many shows also taking place in January 2025 after the festive madness - so you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy what is on offer.
Here are 20 shows across Hampshire - and one just across the county border in West Sussex - which are not to be missed for the 2024/25 festive season.
5. Fareham Live
Cinderella will be performed from December 13 to January 5. Tickets - trafalgartickets.com/fareham-live-fareham/en-GB | Alex Shute
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6. Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth
Rapunzel Panto - A Magical Adventure! will be performed from December 5 until December 31. Tickets - www.groundlings.co.uk | Groundlings Theatre
7. Mayflower, Southampton
Jack and the Beanstalk will be performed from December 14 to January 5. www.mayflower.org.uk | Mayflower Theatre Photo: Mayflower Theatre
8. Sultan Theatre (HMS Sultan), Gosport
Mother Goose will be performed from November 21 to 24. Tickets - www.sultantheatre.org.uk | LPhot Baz Swainsbury