Museums and galleries
What’s On Walsall – December 2025
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The Wizard of Oz Christmas Pantomime, festive gifts and wreath making sessions, Classical Orchestra, ‘Rock n Pop’ festive gigs are just a few of the events coming up at Walsall Council’s venues this December.
HIGHLIGHT
The Wizard of Oz – Christmas Pantomime
Saturday 6 December – Sunday 21 December, 7.30pm. From £14 – £17.
Walsall Arena, Hawbush Rd, Leamore, Walsall WS3 1AG
Dorothy Gale is set to be whisked away by a whirlwind somewhere over the rainbow. On her adventures, she meets the scatty scarecrow, a heavy metal tinman and a cowardly lion.
The gang arrive at Walsall Arena on Saturday 6 December until Sunday 21 December 2025 in a pantomime that promises to showcase classic pop bangers, dazzling dancing, groanworthy jokes, and plenty of audience participation in a show bursting with all the Panto silliness you’ve come to expect.
The team that brought you last year’s sell-out show is back with this fun-filled spectacular that’s a festive treat for all the family.
Book online: walsallarena.com/whats-on/all-shows/the-wizard-of-oz-a-wicked-pantomime/6912
December Events at Walsall Arena & Arts Centre
Hawbush Rd, Leamore, Walsall WS3 1AG
Box Office: 0300 555 2898 (Monday – Friday, 10am–2pm) walsallarena.com
WMES Rock 'N' Pop Festive Gig
Wednesday 10 December, 7.00pm. £6.
Join WMES at Walsall Arena as they showcase local talent performing their first gig of the academic year. Expect festive tunes and lots of rhythmic sounds to sooth the soul.
Senior Citizens’ Orchestra Concert
Thursday 4 December, 2pm. £2.
The Senior Citizens’ Orchestra perform bi-monthly concerts at Walsall Arena & Arts Centre. Get ready for a great mix of fabulous music that features a whole range of popular classics and favourite show tunes. The concert also includes invited guests and performers and is suitable for all ages.
Walsall Music Education Services (WMES) Music Centre Senior Ensembles Concert
Tuesday 9 December, 8pm. £6.
Join us for a fantastic evening of music featuring some of our most talented groups! The Senior Ensembles Concert with Percussion Group is just around the corner. Experience a diverse program showcasing jazz, wind band classics, chamber music, and exciting percussion rhythms, featuring performances by Jazz @ 6 Big Band, Senior Wind Band, String Quartet, and Percussion Group.
Tickets must be shown at the door – audience will not be allowed into the concert venue without a ticket. Children over two years old will need a ticket; children under two years old will not be allocated a seat but can sit on a parent’s lap. For more information, visit: WMES Music Centre Intermediate Ensembles Concert with Senior Strings
WMES Music Centre Beginner and Junior Ensembles Concert
Tuesday 9 December, 5.45pm, £6.
A special evening showcasing the talent and hard work of young musicians at the WMES Music Centre! It's a wonderful opportunity to see our Beginner and Junior ensembles shine on stage. Performers include FAB, Junior Wind Band, BEST, Apollo Strings, and Walsall Beginners’ Orchestra.
Door Sales: Any unsold tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes before the performance (if not sold out). Children over two years old will need a ticket; children under two years old will not be allocated a seat but can sit on a parent’s lap. Tickets must be shown at the door for entry.
December Events at the New Art Gallery Walsall
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 12–4pm. Free admission: thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
The New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square WS2 8LG.
Mini Patchwork Cushions – Stitchety Workshops with Kate Tilley
Wednesday 3 December, 10am–12pm. £5 / £4.50.
Learn techniques in sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery in this new, informal, monthly workshop for adults. Workshops on the first Wednesday of every month.
Sunday Art Club
Sunday 7 December: Crafty Christmas Candles – Make glowing candles using toilet roll tubes, tissue paper, glitter, gems and pens.
Sunday 14 December: Patch Scrap Christmas Stars – Make hanging star decorations using felt and fabric scraps.
Sunday 21 December: 3D Paper Angels – Cut and fold paper to make a hanging or free-standing angel decoration.
Walsall Society of Artists – 75th Annual Exhibition
Preview: Thursday 11 December, 6–8pm. Free entry.
The New Art Gallery Walsall is delighted to welcome back Walsall Society of Artists for their annual exhibition. Works are included in a wide range of media, and many are for sale.
Walk & Draw
Saturday 13 December, 11am–12.30 pm. Every second Saturday of the month.
Artist Al Fawson leads these fast-paced and fun workshops. Make speedy sketches of artworks in the collections and temporary exhibitions, the gallery’s architecture, the magnificent views from its windows, and the local area, including the wildlife along the canal, public sculptures and historical buildings along the high street. The focus will vary each month; attendees are welcome to book onto all sessions, but this is not compulsory.
Christmas Holiday drop-in workshop: Toilet Roll Christmas Trees
Saturday 20 December – Sunday 21 December, 10am-4pm. Free drop-in session. All welcome.
Make a special festive gift for a family member or friend. Cut tree shapes out of toilet roll tubes, then decorate with oil pastels, ribbons, stickers and gems.
December Events at Walsall Leather Museum
Littleton Street West, Walsall WS2 8EW
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am–5pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Free admission.
01922 652288 walsall.gov.uk/leathermuseum
Assistive Objects 2025 – Exhibition by Rachael Colley
From November 2025 – June 2026. Free admission.
Presenting Assistive Objects 2025, a new body of work developed during Rachael’s 2025 Artist Residency at Walsall Leather Museum, supported by the John Feeney Trust, Heritage Crafts Association, and QEST.
Rachael, who lives with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), uses her own lived experience to drive her work. Through photography, the work captures bodily movements exploring flexibility and dexterity, turning written reflections of physical decline into a poignant and often playful visual reality. Rachael took inspiration from Walsall’s historic saddlery trades to create this masterpiece.
December events at Walsall’s Parks
Festive Wreath Making
Sunday 7 December – Monday 8 December 2025, 10am- 3pm. £10.
Walsall Arboretum, Arboretum Rd, Walsall WS1 2QH.
Looking for a festive challenge or new hobby? The Visitor Centre at Walsall Arboretum will be hosting Christmas Wreath making workshops on Sunday 7 December and Monday 8 December 2025. There’s lots to choose from, whether it’s traditional or contemporary designs, guided by expert horticulturalists and members of the Middle Earth Weavers. Just bring your own decorations and ribbons for a personal touch!
Book early–spaces are limited: ticketsource.co.uk/healthyspaces
More events are available here: walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/walsall-arboretum
