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Christmas at The Corn Hall Diss: Your Festive Home in South Norfolk

 

Make Christmas magical at The Corn Hall Diss! From enchanting family pantomime and festive live music to creative Christmas workshops, unique gifts, seasonal treats and outrageous fun and frolics, The Corn Hall Diss is the place to celebrate Christmas in Diss and South Norfolk this year.

This festive season, our programme is bigger and better than ever, bringing you an incredible line-up of Christmas events, entertainment and experiences from November right through to mid-January. Whether you’re searching for things to do with the family in the run-up to Christmas, planning a festive night out with friends, looking for the perfect handmade Christmas gift or simply want to soak up a little seasonal magic, you’ll find it all under one roof here at The Corn Hall Diss.

Create your own luxurious Christmas wreath, discover independent local makers at our Christmas Craft Fair, sing along to seasonal favourites, enjoy a traditional family pantomime or start the New Year with a gloriously bonkers Christmas spoof. And that’s just the beginning!

From festive family fun to grown-up nights out, make The Corn Hall Diss your destination for Christmas in South Norfolk. Explore our full Christmas programme below and find your perfect festive outing.

 

Christmas Events at The Corn Hall Diss 2026–2027

 

Christmas Craft Fair – Shop Local This Christmas

Saturday 14 November 2026 | 10am – 3pm | FREE admission

Kick off the festive season with a spot of Christmas shopping at The Corn Hall Diss Christmas Craft Fair! With more than 30 stalls showcasing wonderful local makers and crafters, it’s the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful, original and handmade Christmas gifts, beautiful decorations and delicious seasonal treats.

Enjoy a relaxed, friendly shopping experience while supporting independent businesses and talented local creatives. Whether you’re searching for a unique present for someone special or a little something to make your home feel festive, you’ll discover plenty of inspiration.

Bring your friends, browse the stalls and get ahead with your Christmas shopping. The Corn Hall Café and Bar will be open all day, making it the perfect place to pause for refreshments and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Come along, shop local and start Christmas in style. Admission is FREE, so everyone is welcome!

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Fright Christmas – A Spine-Chilling Festive Theatre Experience

Sunday 29 November | 7.30pm | £15

Fancy something a little darker this Christmas? Raconteur Theatre Company returns to The Corn Hall Diss with Fright Christmas, an atmospheric evening of ghost stories guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine.

Settle into the warmth of Dr Hemlock’s country house, where guests gather around the festive table with port and Christmas goose. But as snow falls outside, the talk turns to spine-chilling Christmas tales. And on a Christmas night, who knows what might be lurking in the darkness?

Featuring a superb cast and live sound effects, this is a wonderfully theatrical alternative to the usual festive fare. Perfect for lovers of ghost stories, atmospheric storytelling and a Christmas night out with a difference.

Prepare for festive dread, terrible tidings and a night of deliciously chilling entertainment.

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Festive Brass with Stowmarket Brass Band

Monday 30 November | 7.30pm | £15

Fill your evening with the uplifting sounds of Christmas at The Corn Hall Diss with a special festive brass concert from the popular Stowmarket Brass Band.

Enjoy a wonderful programme of traditional Christmas classics alongside much-loved musical theatre favourites, performed with all the warmth and grandeur that make brass music such a special part of the festive season.

Whether you’re a lifelong brass band enthusiast or simply love a good Christmas tune, this is a lovely way to get into the spirit of the season. Bring friends and family and enjoy an evening of feel-good live music, with proceeds supporting Rotary Charities.

A festive musical treat to get Christmas celebrations underway.

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The Corn Hall Christmas Quiz – Festive Fun with Friends

Wednesday 2 December | 7pm | £5 per person

Gather your cleverest friends, put your general knowledge to the test and join us for The Corn Hall Christmas Quiz!

Back by popular demand, our quiz night promises friendly competition, plenty of laughs and fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses. It’s a brilliant opportunity to get together with friends, enjoy a lively night out and raise funds for The Corn Hall Diss at the same time.

Teams of up to eight people are welcome, so start assembling your dream team and get ready to battle it out for quiz-night glory.

Feeling peckish? The Corn Hall Café and Bar will be open for food, so you can make a full evening of it.

Great company, local prizes and a good cause – what better way to spend a December evening?

Please note: Friends discounts do not apply to this fundraising event.

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Festive Sip & Paint with Day Design

Wednesday 2 December | Arrive 6.45pm for a 7pm start | £40 per person

Fancy a creative Christmas night out? Join the lovely Sarah Rawlinson of Day Design at The Corn Hall Diss for a special festive Sip & Paint evening that combines creativity, relaxation and a little seasonal indulgence.

Whether you’re a budding artist or haven’t picked up a paintbrush since school, you’re in good hands. Sarah will guide you step by step as you create your own festive painting, with all the materials and equipment provided. There’s no pressure to produce a masterpiece – this is all about having fun, unwinding and enjoying the experience.

Your evening includes a glass of fizz on arrival, delicious nibbles and a top-up of fizz during a mid-session break. After approximately two and a half hours of painting, chatting and relaxing, you’ll head home with your very own creation.

Come with friends, bring a family member or book a place just for yourself. It’s a wonderful way to meet new people, enjoy a little self-care and do something different this Christmas.

With a maximum of 18 people per session and The Corn Hall Café and Bar open throughout the evening, this is an intimate and sociable festive experience.

Paint, sip, unwind and create something special this Christmas.

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Christmas Wreath Making with Sassy’s Floral Design

Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December | Arrive 6pm for a 6.30pm start | £55 per person

Bring a little handmade magic to your Christmas decorations with a luxurious festive wreath-making workshop at The Corn Hall Diss.

Join Sarah from Sassy’s Floral Design for a creative evening of seasonal floristry and discover how to make a beautiful Christmas or festive-themed wreath to adorn your front door or home. With expert guidance throughout, you’ll learn new skills, explore your creativity and create a stunning decoration to treasure throughout the season.

Everything you need is included in the price, from materials and tools to ribbons and decorative touches. You’ll also enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival and delicious nibbles, while The Corn Hall Bar remains open throughout the evening.

The workshop lasts approximately two hours and is perfect for anyone who loves getting creative, wants to try something new or fancies a special festive night out with friends.

With a maximum of 16 people per session, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the experience in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Create your own Christmas wreath, enjoy a festive tipple and take home a beautiful handmade decoration. It’s a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit.

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A Christmas Carol – A One Man Show

Thursday 3 December | 7.30pm | £21

Rediscover the magic of Charles Dickens’ timeless Christmas classic with a captivating one-man performance of A Christmas Carol at The Corn Hall Diss.

Actor Mat Jones brings Victorian London to life through extraordinary storytelling, physical performance and heartfelt emotion. Journey through snowy streets and candlelit rooms as Ebenezer Scrooge encounters the ghosts that will change his life forever.

From the chilling appearance of Jacob Marley’s ghost to the warmth of the Cratchit family and Scrooge’s unforgettable transformation, this intimate theatrical production captures everything that makes the story such an enduring Christmas favourite.

Whether you’re a lifelong Dickens fan or discovering this beloved tale for the first time, it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience a Christmas classic live on stage.

Step into a world of ghosts, generosity and redemption, and rediscover the true spirit of Christmas.

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GreenMatthews: Midwinter Revels

Friday 4 December | 7.30pm | £19.50 adults, £16.50 under-21s

Travel through centuries of winter traditions with GreenMatthews and their acclaimed show Midwinter Revels – a joyous celebration of Yuletide past at The Corn Hall Diss.

Blending traditional Christmas carols, winter folk songs, toe-tapping tunes and a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful instruments, this entertaining performance brings the sounds and stories of Christmas to life.

With GreenMatthews’ trademark wit, humour and musical flair, Midwinter Revels is guaranteed to warm even the most Scrooge-like heart. It’s an ideal festive night out for lovers of folk music, traditional seasonal entertainment and something a little different from the usual Christmas concert.

Celebrate the music, folklore and traditions of winter in an evening full of festive charm.

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Jazz at The Corn Hall – A Swinging Christmas with Jazz at the Movies

Saturday 5 December | 7.30pm | £23

Give your Christmas celebrations a sophisticated swing with A Swinging Christmas with Jazz at the Movies, performed by the Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden, also known as Jazz at the Movies.

Expect a stocking-full of seasonal classics and musical curiosities, delivered in a wonderfully jazzy blend of the sublime, the sentimental and the downright silly.

Featuring Joanna Eden on vocals, Chris Ingham on piano, Mark Crooks on reeds, Joe Pettitt on bass and George Double on drums, this talented ensemble brings a fresh twist to familiar festive favourites.

Whether you’re a devoted jazz fan or simply fancy a Christmas night out with a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to sit back, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live music at its best.

Swap the Christmas playlist for live jazz and start the festivities with a swing.

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Breakfast with Santa – A Magical Christmas Family Experience

Saturday 12 December | 9.30am – 11am

Tickets: Adults £12.50 | Children £15

Make Christmas extra magical for the little ones with Breakfast with Santa at The Corn Hall Diss!

Step inside our beautifully decorated venue for a special festive morning filled with Christmas excitement, delicious breakfast treats and a very important visitor from the North Pole.

Enjoy a breakfast of baps, pastries and drinks while the children settle in with their own Christmas activity pack. A face painter will be on hand to add a little extra sparkle, before the big moment arrives: a visit from Santa himself!

Children will have the chance to share their Christmas wishes, receive a special gift and enjoy a memorable photo opportunity with Santa and the family. It’s a lovely way to bring everyone together and make magical memories in the run-up to Christmas.

With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and plenty of festive details, this is a wonderful Christmas treat for families with young children.

Places are limited to a maximum of 40 people, so early booking is strongly recommended.

Please provide each child’s name and age when booking, together with any relevant gender information requested and all food allergies or dietary requirements.

Please note that The Corn Hall Café will be closed to the public during this private event, but opwn again once the event is over.

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Aladdin – The Family Pantomime at The Corn Hall Diss

18 December 2026 – 3 January 2027

Tickets: Adults £20.50 | Under-16s £18.50 | Family ticket £74 | Restricted-view seats £17.95

There’s no better way to celebrate Christmas with the family than a traditional pantomime and this year, The Corn Hall Diss is taking you on a magical carpet ride with Aladdin!

Following last year’s smash-hit Beauty & the Beast, SparkLive Pantomimes returns with a spectacular new adventure packed with outrageous comedy, dazzling costumes, show-stopping musical numbers and all the panto traditions audiences love.

Get ready to enter a whole new world of festive fun as Diss favourites return to the stage. The hilarious Dave Short is back as Widow Twankey, while Jefferson Parlett brings the laughs as Wishee Washee. Leading the cast is Graham Cole OBE, best known as PC Tony Stamp from ITV’s The Bill, as the sinister sorcerer Abanazar.

Expect plenty of booing, cheering, slapstick, magical surprises and laugh-out-loud moments as this much-loved story bursts into life. With stunning sets, spectacular costumes and entertainment for all ages, Aladdin promises the perfect festive treat for children, parents, grandparents and anyone who loves a good traditional panto.

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Father Brown and The Carnival of Fear – Common Ground’s Christmas Spoof

Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 January 2027 | 7.30pm | £17 adults over 21, £10 under-21s

Who says the Christmas fun has to end when the decorations come down? At The Corn Hall Diss, the festive season continues into January with the return of Common Ground Theatre Company’s ever-popular Christmas spoof.

In Father Brown and The Carnival of Fear, a mysterious theft sets the scene for a wonderfully eccentric theatrical adventure. The Hiddenham Hoard – a collection of recently unearthed Roman gold and silverware destined for the British Museum – has disappeared in transit. With the police unable to find any leads, Maud Fiveways of the local archaeology society turns to her old flame, Father Brown, for help.

But his investigation is thrown into chaos when Mozzarelli’s travelling carnival arrives on Hiddenham Common, bringing a motley crew of churls, showgirls and theatrical troublemakers along for the ride.

Can Father Brown solve the mystery before the precious artefacts are sold off to the highest bidder?

Expect sparkling wit, ingenious staging, hilarious songs and surreal flights of festive fancy in a Yuletide mystery with all the unmistakable Common Ground trimmings.

If you fancy something completely different from traditional pantomime, this is the perfect post-Christmas night out. It’s quirky, irreverent, wonderfully silly and guaranteed to brighten up those January evenings.

Keep the Christmas laughs coming and start the New Year with a theatrical treat at The Corn Hall Diss.

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Cinderella Frocked at Midnight! – The Adult Panto

Thursday 14, Friday 15 and Saturday 16 January 2027 | 8pm | £20.50

Think the panto season is over? Think again! The Corn Hall Diss is keeping the festive spirit alive into mid-January with a gloriously cheeky adult pantomime from NOW! That’s… PANTO!

Following three sensational adult panto tours, the company returns with its brand-new, outrageously funny take on the classic fairytale: Cinderella Frocked at Midnight!

Poor Cinderella is absolutely gagging to get to the ball, and after years of waiting, she’s ready for her fairytale ending. But with two wickedly outrageous stepsisters determined to ruin everything, will she make it to midnight in style, or will chaos take centre stage?

Expect spectacular costumes, cheeky innuendo, outrageous comedy and laugh-out-loud moments in a strictly adults-only show that gives the traditional fairytale a very grown-up twist.

Whether you’re organising a group outing, planning a post-Christmas get-together or simply fancy an evening of unapologetic silliness, Cinderella Frocked at Midnight! is the perfect excuse to head out and have some fun.

The glass slipper has never been this cheeky. Book your tickets and discover why the adult panto has become a firm festive favourite at The Corn Hall Diss.

Strictly for adults.

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Give the Gift of an Experience with The Corn Hall Diss Gift Vouchers

Looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift that’s a little different? The Corn Hall Diss gift vouchers make the perfect present for anyone who loves live entertainment, music, theatre and memorable experiences.

Instead of another gift to unwrap, give someone something wonderful to look forward to. From an unforgettable night at the theatre to a fantastic live music performance, a family trip to the pantomime or discovering a new favourite show, a Corn Hall gift voucher opens up a world of possibilities.

It’s a chance to create memories that last long after Christmas, share special moments with family and friends, and enjoy something to look forward to in the New Year.

And there’s an extra feel-good reason to give! When you buy a gift voucher for The Corn Hall Diss, you’re also supporting a much-loved local organisation at the heart of the community, helping to keep live entertainment, culture and creativity thriving in South Norfolk.

Give something to look forward to this Christmas. Give the gift of The Corn Hall Diss.

Discover our gift vouchers and make someone’s Christmas extra special. Speak to our Box Office for details. Afternoon Tea Gift vouchers also available for The Corn Hall Diss Café.

01379 652241 / [email protected]

 

 

Make The Corn Hall Diss Part of Your Christmas

From the first festive shopping stalls in November to the final outrageous laughs of January, The Corn Hall Diss has everything you need to make the season special.

Our welcoming venue in the heart of Diss brings people together through live performance, creativity, music and community – making it the ideal place to celebrate with family, friends and the wider community this Christmas.

So, whether you’re planning a festive family day out, searching for Christmas activities in Norfolk, looking for a creative workshop or booking a brilliant night at the theatre, make The Corn Hall Diss your first stop.

Explore our festive programme, book your favourite events and celebrate Christmas in South Norfolk with The Corn Hall Diss.

For more information and to book please head to our What’s On page and search by month.

Or contact our Box Office team on 01379 652241 (Box Office open Mondays – Fridays, 10am – 4pm, Saturdays, 10am – 1pm).