South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Featuring Wee Sing Big and South Lanarkshire Saxophone Ensemble.

Join us on Thursday 10 December 2026. The Town House in Hamilton will come alive with festive magic as the Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra presents its annual Christmas concert. This enchanting evening will feature stirring orchestral performances of music from Swan Lake, The Lion King, Forrest Gump, and Flight to Neverland as well as some classic LCO festive fun.

This year's guests are the Wee Sing Big Choir and the South Lanarkshire Saxophone Ensemble, who will add charm and brilliance to the celebration. Expect a heartwarming blend of seasonal cheer and a musical spectacle. A perfect way to ring in the holidays with family and friends.

Available to book online or by calling The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Cost: £16 / £14 conc / £10 under 16 (+ £1.50 transaction fee)

Low Parks Museum's festive programme would not be complete without our annual Christmas Concert courtesy of SL Harmonics. Choral and solo performances of specially selected modern and classical arrangements combine with relaxed repartee providing entertainment for an audience of all ages. With suitably seasonal refreshments offered as part of the ticket price, it's a delightful way to welcome in the most wonderful time of the year!

Tickets are available to book online.

Cost: £8.50 / £7.50 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

From the producers that brought you last year's smash hit pant Snow White and the Seven Muppets, Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly presents Jackie and the Beanstalk by Paul Harper-Swan.

A giant of family pantomime with all the banter, bouncing beats and a first-class professional cast.

Fee, Fie, Fo Fum...We smell the blood of a strong Scots woman!

Join Jackie and her pals for a Panto adventure not to be missed this Festive Season.

Will Jackie and the gang defeat the evil Evilena? Will they make it out of the Giant's castle alive?

Only one way to find out!  Book now for this year's hilarious Scottish twist on the classic fairytale.

Full of banter, fun, song and dance.

Book now while you still have the chance!

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £15 / £13.50 conc / £46 family (x4) / £10.50 grp 10+ (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 December from 10:00am until 5:00pm
11 and 18 December from 3:00pm until 7:00pm
23 and 24 December from 10:00am until 3:00pm

Discover the magic at Calderglen’s highly rated Santa’s Grotto! Snap a photo in Santa’s sleigh, meet the jolly man himself, and make unforgettable Christmas memories. Every child receives a special gift, magic reindeer dust, and a delicious mini hot chocolate voucher for the Courtyard Café!

Santa is very busy, so booking is essential.

Available to book online.

Cost: £14.00 per child

 

Santa's Workshop

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 23 December from 9:30am until 4:30pm
11 December from 4:00pm until 7:00pm
24 December from 9:30am until 2:00pm

Santa has taken some time away from the North Pole to set up his workshop within our magical winter wonderland! Take a walk through the magical forest and sit in Santa’s sleigh, then complete a festive craft activity before you meet the big man himself! If Santa decides you’ve been good, he’ll let you pick a toy of your choice from his toy shelves!

Santa is very busy, so booking is essential.

Available to book online for Quiet Santa or Santa's Workshop sessions.

Cost: £14.00 (includes craft activity and a gift from Santa)