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Monday 7 December 2026
6.30pm

The Greatest Christmas Show returns in 2026, bigger and better than ever.

Australia’s #1 family Christmas event is back, and it has never shone brighter. New acts, new magic, new carols and a grand appearance from Santa Claus himself that will fill the whole theatre with wonder.

Our world-class cast of dancers, aerialists, singers and our illusionist brings the season to life in the most spectacular way. Beloved carols and joyful new favourites
fill the room, breathtaking illusions leave you wondering if Christmas magic might just be real and glittering costumes and soaring aerial feats turn every moment into something to remember.

From the laughter and the gasps to the tender moments that capture what Christmas truly means, this is a night that will warm hearts, inspire smiles, and create cherished memories for the whole family.

Don’t miss the magic. Don’t miss the laughter. Don’t miss the #1 family show this Christmas.

Show details:

Synopsis

Monday 7 December 2026
6.30pm

The Greatest Christmas Show returns in 2026, bigger and better than ever.

Australia’s #1 family Christmas event is back, and it has never shone brighter. New acts, new magic, new carols and a grand appearance from Santa Claus himself that will fill the whole theatre with wonder.

Our world-class cast of dancers, aerialists, singers and our illusionist brings the season to life in the most spectacular way. Beloved carols and joyful new favourites
fill the room, breathtaking illusions leave you wondering if Christmas magic might just be real and glittering costumes and soaring aerial feats turn every moment into something to remember.

From the laughter and the gasps to the tender moments that capture what Christmas truly means, this is a night that will warm hearts, inspire smiles, and create cherished memories for the whole family.

Don’t miss the magic. Don’t miss the laughter. Don’t miss the #1 family show this Christmas.

Details

PRESENTED BY:
Base Entertainment

DURATION:
Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes, with no interval.

WARNINGS:
This performance contains strobe lighting and haze effects.

AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages.

LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.

VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
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NEED TO KNOW

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM  

Book tickets to any three 2026 shows and take advantage of membership benefits until 31 December 2026.  

Plus! 2027 performances are now on sale. Book tickets to any three 2027 shows and unlock membership benefits starting 1 January 2027.

Buying any ticket to any show counts towards your membership, so whether you want to laugh, dance or feel something totally new, your path to membership is uniquely yours.

Throughout the year, members will enjoy priority presales, flexible ticket options, exclusive invites, discounts at the Link Bar and special offers at nearby restaurants – all the little extras that make your time at the theatre feel like it was made just for you.

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TICKETING & SAFETY

Canberra Ticketing is the authorised ticket seller for Canberra Theatre Centre events with tickets sold and issued by QTIX as the ticketing agent. You will receive various communications from both Canberra Ticketing and QTIX while purchasing tickets in the new system.

Please be aware that Canberra Theatre Centre has no obligation to honour tickets purchased via unauthorised re-sellers. If you attend the event with a ticket purchased via an unauthorised re-seller such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, The Ticket Merchant, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or otherwise, you may be refused entry to the event.

Find further information on ticket resale and scalping here.

Concessions

A range of concession prices are available to all our Canberra Theatre Centre patrons, and the exact nature of concessions will vary from show to show. We recommend that you check the specific pricing of each show when making your purchasing decision. Where concession prices are listed, proof of eligibility for concession must be presented at the Canberra Ticketing Box Office upon collection of tickets or full price may be charged.

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