New year of colour and fun in store at Mansfield Palace Theatre
Mansfield Palace Theatre is staging an array of shows to brighten the start of the new year.
From pantomime and classical music to tribute acts, family favourites, comedy and community performances, the programme promises memorable entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Pantomime continues into the new year as Westfield Folkhouse present Aladdin from January 17 to 25, followed by Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe with Rapunzel from January 31 to February 7 February. The theatre encourages audiences to support these talented local companies as they bring familiar stories to life on the Palace stage.
The programme continues into February with Celine: My Heart Will Go On on February 12, followed by veteran rock’n’roll revivalists Showaddywaddy on February 13, for which limited tickets remain. Steve Steinman returns on February 14 with Vampires Rock: Eternal Love – the Musical, offering a thrilling and theatrical way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. On February 17, audiences can enjoy Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, a tribute to Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus sand Chappell Roan.
Music in the Round return on February 18 with an intimate on-stage performance of Beethoven and Brahms, while Forbidden Nights (18+) arrives on February 20. The month continues with Live Forever, a tribute to Oasis, on February 21; Talegate Theatre’s Rapunzel on February 22 ; and Julia Donaldson’s much-loved The Gruffalo’s Child on February 25 and 26. Thank You for the Music celebrates all things Abba on February 27, and The Johnny Cash Roadshow takes to the stage on February 28.
March begins with Mansfield Operatic Society presenting Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from March 4 to 8 . Mansfield Palace Theatre’s own Senior Youth Theatre follow with their production of Treasure Island on March 11 and 12. Rock for Heroes arrives on March 13, and Wickedly Ariana brings the hits of Ariana Grande alongside songs from Wicked on March 14.
An Evening with Nottingham Forest Legends Mark Crossley, Des Walker and Stan Collymore takes place on March 17 . Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners offers a lively St Patrick’s celebration on March 24 , followed by Strong Enough – The Ultimate Tribute to Cher on March 25 and The ELO Experience on March 26. The Comedy Store (16+) brings a night of top-tier stand-up comedy on March 28 .
The season closes as it begins, with pantomime. The Easter 2026 production will be Mother Goose, with star casting to be announced.
Alongside the live programme, it’s always film season at the Leeming Lounge. Upcoming screenings include Dirty Dancing on February 11, My Journey Through French Cinema on March 27 and Michelangelo as part of the Exhibition on Screen programme on January 30 .
Visit mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call 01623 463133 to book or for more information.