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Pantomime season is just around the corner (oh no it isn’t) and Glasgow will once again see a whole host of performances for all the family, and some strictly for adults. Whether it’s classic panto favourites or new takes on those of years gone-by, there’ll be something to see for everyone. Here’s what is happeing around the city this panto season: The Little Mermaid: Glasgow panto regulars Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac appear in this re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic at the King’s Theatre. Tickets are available from £15. Dates: Saturday, 22 November 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026. Bookings: Tickets are available through ATG Tickets. Jock and the Beanstalk: Liam Dolan and other Pavilion favourites bring this Scottish re-imagining of the classic fairytale produced by award-winning Imagine Theatre to the stage. Dates: Thursday, 27 November 2025 to Sunday, 11 January 2026. Bookings: Tickets are available via Trafalgar Tickets. Gallus in Weegieland: A wild, Glasgow-flavoured adventure that takes Gallus across the city takes place at the Tron Theatre this year. Dates: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026. Bookings: Tickets are available via the Tron Theatre site. There’s plenty to see away from the traditional panto theatres, the SEC Campus and Oran Mor both have plenty to offer this festive season, here’s what you need to know. Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz (OVO Hydro): A spectacular arena show that combines the fun of panto with the high-flying skills of cirque performers. Dates: Saturday, 27 December and Sunday, 28 December 2025. Tickets: https://www.ovohydro.com/events/detail/wicked-wizard-of-oz The Wizard of Aw Naw (SECC): An adults-only, hilariously uncensored panto starring Weegie Hink Ae That? and Gary Faulds. Dates: Saturday, 13 December 2025. Tickets: https://www.sec.co.uk/events/detail/the-wizard-of-aw-naw Cinderella (SECC): A festive stage show filled with classic panto sparkle that won’t have you rushing home for midnight. Dates: Wednesday, 17 December to Tuesday, 23 December 2025. Tickets: https://www.sec.co.uk/events/detail/cinderella-2025 Mary Doll Poppins: A laugh a minute take on this classic tale, complete with the iconic pie and pint, comes to Òran Mór. Dates: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026. Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.uk/search?q=Oran+Mor+Christmas+Panto+-+Mary+Doll+Poppins Pinocchio - A Real Glesga Panto: Glasgow’s biggest community panto returns with its production of Piocchio. Dates: Friday, 19 December to Sunday, 21 December 2025. Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/glasgow/maryhill-community-central-halls/pinocchio-a-real-glesga-panto/e-vzbjmm Sleeping Beauty: The Stand's Panto: The Stand brings this special kids' comedy show with a panto theme. Dates: Sunday, 7 December 2025. Tickets: https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/19372/the-big-christmas-kids-comedy-show/20251207/faqss
