Enjoy classic Christmas movies at one of these special screenings in Winchester
If the festivities don't start until the credits have rolled on your favourite festive flick, check out these Christmas film screenings in Winchester taking place in November and December 2026. From old-school classics like It's a Wonderful Life to more modern Christmas movies, these screenings at Winchester Everyman, Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Winchester Science Centre and more will take you right through from November to Christmas Eve. All you need to do is sit back and relax in front of one of Winchester’s big screens.
Already feeling festive? Why not check out Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, these winter light trails, Winchester's Santa's grottos and this line-up of Christmas craft workshops.
Curated by the Visit Winchester team.
Last updated: 13 October 2026
Theatre Royal Winchester
Winchester's Theatre Royal is the place to head for pantomime fun, Christmas plays and festive concerts, as well as a couple of festive film screenings.
🎬 Love Actually - Thursday 10 December (Naomi and Jack's Christmas Movie Night charity fundraiser)
🎬 The Nutcracker - Tuesday 15 December
Everyman Cinema
Cosy up on comfy sofas for these Christmas movies. You can order festive food and drinks to your cinema seat for the ultimate Christmassy experience.
🎬 Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience - Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November (Toddler Club)
🎬 Royal Ballet & Opera Cinema Season: The Nutcracker - Tuesday 1, Thursday 10 and Sunday 13 December
Winchester Science Centre
Did you know that Winchester Science Centre’s planetarium can be transformed into a unique cinema experience? This Christmas, when the Science Centre doors close, the cinema screen will be rolling your favourite festive features as part of their Starlight Cinema series.
🎬 Elf - Sunday 6 December
🎬 Home Alone - Sunday 13 December
🎬 The Muppet Christmas Carol - Saturday 19 December
🎬 The Polar Express - Sunday 20 December
🎬 The Nightmare Before Christmas - Monday 21 December
🎬 The Grinch - Tuesday 22 December
🎬 Santa Claus: The Move - Wednesday 23 December
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Head to the cinema at Bombay Sapphire Distillery for Christmas classics with a complimentary gin and tonic, popcorn and sweets.
🎬 Home Alone - Tuesday 1 December
🎬 The Holiday - Sunday 6 December
🎬 Elf - Sunday 13 December
🎬 The Grinch - Tuesday 15 December
🎬 Love Actually - Sunday 20 December
Cabinet Rooms
One of Winchester's loveliest bars and brunch spots also has a secret cinema. Head downstairs at Cabinet Rooms to find their intimate screening room where plenty of festive faves are being shown this season.
Ask at the café or sign up to their mailing list to find a festive film you fancy.
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