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What's on - Festive Films

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Enjoy a specially curated selection of seasonal films at Firstsite, Colchester.

From heart-warming family favourites and enchanting animations to captivating independent films and classic blockbusters, there’s something for every audience this season.

Our screenings provide a cosy, cinematic way to celebrate the holidays with friends, family, or solo.

From hands-on workshops to seasonal cinema screenings and special holiday activities, our festive events offer experiences for everyone of all ages to enjoy this holiday season.

Explore more festive highlights with our Holiday Season Experiences

 

Cinema

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Sunday 30 November 2025

2:00 pm

Cinderella’s dreary and dull life changes when she helps a mysterious woman out in The Royal Ballet: Cinderella!

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Cinema

André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas

Saturday 06 December 2025

4:15 pm

More times available

This holiday season, the magic and joyful carols begin on the big screen with André Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas.

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Cinema

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Sunday 14 December 2025

2:00 pm

In The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker, the magician Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker.

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Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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