December Highlights

Published on 19th November 2025

Step into December with festive cheer at Brewery Arts!

We’re gearing up for a magical Festive season with our family show The Three Little Pigs, taking over from 20–28 December – a fun-filled family adventure with puppetry and plenty of laughs.

Music lovers can look forward to an incredible month of live performances, from folk favourites Talisk and the ever-popular party band The Seals*, to Cloudbusting’s Kate Bush Christmas Special,* My Life Story, and a lively night with Shania & Country Legends. Our Jazz Club and Comedy Club return too, joined by Josie Long’s brilliant new show Now Is The Time Of Monsters.
*These events are now sold out, contact our Box Office to add your name to the waiting list.

A new Creative Learning season opens for priority booking 16 December for Brewery Arts Members, and 18 December for the general sale, with inspiring workshops, festive crafting sessions, and creative classes for all ages.

Whether you’re catching a show, enjoying a festive feast in our Bar & Restaurant, or simply soaking up the Christmas spirit – Brewery Arts is the place to be this December.

Three Little Pigs

20-24, 27 & 28 December | 11am & 3pm | Tickets £15, £55 for a family of four | Theatre | Age 3+

This Christmas, Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return to Brewery Arts with The Three Little Pigs! From 20–28 December, enjoy a joyful, high-energy show packed with laughter, puppetry and audience participation as three problem-solving pigs try to outsmart the Big Bad Wolf.

Alongside the show, families can explore themed activities, the Trotter Trail, Once Upon A Time… Youth Arts Exhibition, and meet the cast after both performances on Tuesday 23 December.

Joining us for the opening shows on 20 December? Dress up as a little pig or the Big Bad Wolf for the chance to win a prize! More festive competitions are on the way – keep an eye on our social media for updates.

Live Music

Talisk

4 December | 7.30pm | £22.50 | Malt Room Standing

One of the most talked-about bands in contemporary folk, Talisk have spent the last ten years ripping up the rulebook. Celebrating a decade on the road in 2025, Talisk continue to push boundaries.

Talisk

Jazz Club

11 December | 7pm | Tickets £16.50*, Conc. £14.50 | Malt Room Cabaret  | Age Guidance 18+

*Brewery Arts Members get 2 for 1 on our Jazz Clubs

Our Jazz Club features the finest emerging jazz artists from across the UK. Glasgow-based saxophonist and composer Eleanor is known for blending contemporary and spiritual jazz with folk-inspired elements.

Check out our Jazz Club Menu! With a range of pizzas and wines, it is the perfect accompaniment for an unforgettable night of music from the very best.

Eleanor Colee, saxophonist sitting on stairs

My Life Story

12 December | 8pm | Tickets £23.50 | Malt Room Standing

Epic pop pioneers My Life Story celebrate 25 years since their acclaimed album Joined Up Talking and remain a live favourite with their flamboyant shows and loyal fans. This concert is a great opportunity to hear fan-favourite tracks from Joined Up Talking, some of which haven’t been heard live for over 2 decades, as well as a greatest hits set.

My Life Story performing on stage in black and white

Shania & Country Legends

13 December | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50* | Malt Room Standing

*10% off for groups of 6

A must-see for all Shania Twain & country music fans, this high-energy tribute show features all the hits, humour, audience interaction, and fabulous costume changes! Celebrating all things Country with the music of Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, John Denver, Eagles & more.

Shania tribute act wearing a pink cowboy hat and a pink blazer with black hair. Behind her are two men - one playing the guitar, the other obscured by Shania

Comedy

Comedy Club December

5 December | 8pm | Tickets £16.50*, Conc. £14.50 | Malt Room Cabaret | Age Guidance 18+

*Brewery Arts Members get 2 for 1 on our Comedy Clubs

Come and join us for a night of fantastic festive funnies at our ever-popular comedy club this December! Joining us for this night of mighty mirth-filled merriment are these comedy Christmas Crackers: Kate McCabe, Tom Little, David Stanier and Allyson June Smith.

Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters 

12 December | 8pm | Tickets £24.50 | Theatre

Josie returns with a show about discovery, wonder, extinction, and navigating disaster. Plus, a guaranteed good tip about silt. This is a new show about extinct, gigantic megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Josie Long.

Comedian Josie Long smiling at camera

Spoken Word

Verbalise

13 December | 7.30pm | Live Tickets £8.50, Online £5 | Warehouse

Queer, vegan poet Dominic Berry presents his favourite poems from his collections Tomorrow I Will Go Dancing, Wizard, Tigers and Yes Life, along with new poetry designed to engage and inspire.

Verbalise microphone with colourful background

Cinema

We’re showing epic stories and festive favourites on our big screen this December!

Get cosy and settle in for a heart-warming line-up of seasonal favourites, including Love Actually, Elf, Home Alone, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Families can also join our Polar Express Pyjama Party – the perfect way to make movie night truly unforgettable.

Then, step into a world of magic and wonder with The Nutcracker – The Royal Ballet, a stunning festive classic capturing the beauty and sparkle of Christmas on stage.

Experience Tarantino’s masterpiece like never before with Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair – both films shown back-to-back in one thrilling double bill, complete with an exclusive new scene added by the director himself.

The Polar Express pyjama party kendal brewery arts cinema kendal christmas festive family fun hot chocolate

Food & Drink

Why not celebrate Christmas with Brewery Arts and have your Christmas Meal here? Festive classics with a twist – think Turkey Escalope Schnitzel, Smoked Salmon Parfait, Pumpkin spiced Crème Brûlée and more. Read our whole menu here.

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