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Whether you’re a local, new in town or just cruising through, there’s always something happening in Halton. We’ve got loads of tips and events, from live music and theatre performances, to food festivals and outdoor adventures.
November 2025
Comedy Night
Building on from our previous sell out shows, we are delighted to announce the next comedy night at the DCBL Stadium on Friday 7th November in partnership with local promoter The Giggle Shack. MC Jon Capewell will introduce Rachel Fairburn, Matt Bragg and Kevin Daniel for another night of fun at the DCBL Stadium.
THE NUTCRACKER
One of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. It tells the story of Marie, a sad little girl, whose godfather, gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve. In her lively imagination it turns into a prince and the magic starts. This eternal seasonal favourite is an ideal introduction to classical ballet. A […]
Meditation at the Museum
Join Mima Cornish from HedgeRose Healing for meditation in the beautiful surroundings of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in Runcorn on select Saturday and Sunday mornings. The sessions vary each week and take the opportunity to access the many different places and atmospheres at Norton Priory, both inside and out, to truly enjoy the present moment. […]
Christmas Festive Picnic Cruise
Enjoy a festive picnic cruise along the Bridgewater canal. The cruise includes a complimentary glass of prosecco on departure, a glass of beer, wine or prosecco with lunch. Soft drink alternatives will be available. Tea and coffee will also be served.
Christmas Light Switch ON
We’ve got a day packed with FREE festive fun for the whole family: 🎤 Live performance from Rumi – bringing you your favourite KPOP hits! 🎩 Magic show for the little ones 🎨 Face painter & Christmas craft workshop – get creative! 🐾 Meet & greet with Bluey (get your cameras ready!) 👑 The Brindley Theatre’s Cinderella cast will be joining the […]
Christmas Festive Picnic Cruise
Enjoy a festive picnic cruise along the Bridgewater canal. The cruise includes a complimentary glass of prosecco on departure, a glass of beer, wine or prosecco with lunch. Soft drink alternatives will be available. Tea and coffee will also be served.
The Elvis Years at Christmas
Experience an Elvis-style Christmas with solid gold classics from the ‘King’, plus all the trimmings, for a wonderful Christmas time!
Christmas Festive Picnic Cruise
Enjoy a festive picnic cruise along the Bridgewater canal. The cruise includes a complimentary glass of prosecco on departure, a glass of beer, wine or prosecco with lunch. Soft drink alternatives will be available. Tea and coffee will also be served.
December 2025
Movie Night at Catalyst!
Join us for a magical evening where science meets the big screen! Grab your friends and family and cozy up as we kick off our Movie Night series with Big Hero 6. Grab an hour in the hands-on Interactive Gallery before moving on to popcorn, hotdogs, and a great STEM family movie. Drinks and snacks […]
DCBL Xmas Party Night
Friday 5th & Saturday 6th December – £35pp 2 Course Carvery Dessert Station DJ Reception Drink On site photographer
Christmas Craft Fair
Shopping City Christmas Craft Fair returns from 6th – 23rd December 🌟 Discover unique handmade treasures perfect for Christmas gifts. 🎁 Browse beautiful candles, fall in love with handmade jewellery, indulge in delicious sweet treats, personalised gifts, fragrance… and so much more – all from local small businesses! 🛍️ 🗓️ When? 6th – 23rd December 🕘 Time: 9am – 4:30pm 📍 Where? Shopping City
Santa Saturdays
Each Saturday throughout December (6th, 13th & 20th) in the lead-up to the big day, you’ll find Santa and his fabulous elves in his grotto at Shopping City from 11pm until 3pm Santa is excited to meet the boys and girls of Runcorn to make sure they’re on the good list! The grotto is free, plus […]
Cinderella
Our fantastic festive pantomime is presented by New Pantomime Productions. It’s sure to have the usual spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, hilarious jokes, singalong songs and fun for all the family. Starring Simon Grant from CBBC, Eurovision’s Nicki French and Brindley Panto Fave Matt Dallen. BSL and Relaxed Performances available. So don’t delay, book today!
CINDERELLA
The Brindley’s fantastic festive pantomime is presented by New Pantomime Productions. It’s sure to have the usual spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, hilarious jokes, singalong songs and fun for all the family. Starring Simon Grant from CBBC, Eurovision’s Nicki French and Brindley Panto Fave Matt Dallen. More great cast to be announced. So don’t delay, book […]
Christmas Party
Friday 12th December – £45pp 2 Course Carvery Dessert Station Party Band DJ Reception Drink On site photographer
Santa’s Christmas Party
Join Santa’s Christmas Party, a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds, after which, each child gets the chance to receive a special present from Father Christmas in our popular meet, greet and treat! Songs include festive favourites Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and […]
Black Tie Christmas Party
Saturday 13th December – £55pp 2 Course Carvery Dessert Station Smooth Swing by Sean DJ Fun Casino Reception Drink On site photographer
Santa Saturdays
Each Saturday throughout December (6th, 13th & 20th) in the lead-up to the big day, you’ll find Santa and his fabulous elves in his grotto at Shopping City from 11pm until 3pm Santa is excited to meet the boys and girls of Runcorn to make sure they’re on the good list! The grotto is free, plus […]
A Christmas Carol
Award winning actor Craig Cowdroy, presents his one man show. A powerful, humorous and emotional adaptation of Charles Dickens timeless tale. This well-known story is a fabulous family show with something for everyone, and also a few surprises! Suitable for ages 7 to 99
Santa Saturdays
Each Saturday throughout December (6th, 13th & 20th) in the lead-up to the big day, you’ll find Santa and his fabulous elves in his grotto at Shopping City from 11pm until 3pm Santa is excited to meet the boys and girls of Runcorn to make sure they’re on the good list! The grotto is free, plus […]
A Christmas Carol
Award winning actor Craig Cowdroy, presents his one man show. A powerful, humorous and emotional adaptation of Charles Dickens timeless tale. This well-known story is a fabulous family show with something for everyone, and also a few surprises! Suitable for ages 7 to 99
The Brindley Christmas Films-Die Hard
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Starring Bruce Willis. Rated 15.
Miracle on 34th Street
Six-year-old Susan Walker discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. She has doubts about childhood’s most enduring miracle, Santa Claus. But after meeting a special department store Santa who’s convinced he’s the real thing, she is given the most precious gift of all, something to believe in. Starring Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan […]
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing a big family celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark’s perennial bad luck is aggravated by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon. Starring Chevvy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, […]
The Polar Express
This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards a powerful magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. During this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Starring Tom Hanks, […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween Town to help him put on Christmas […]
It’s A Wonderful Life
Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge – but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him. […]
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