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UK Events in November 2026

Upcoming UK events and festivals in November 2026.

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November 2026

26 NOV

Dom Joly: Trigger Happy TV The Anniversary Show, Queen's Hall

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Northumberland Ticketed

Dom Joly looks back at his anarchic hidden-camera series Trigger Happy TV, with clips and behind-the-scenes stories, on a live anniversary tour stop in Hexham.

26 NOV

Gosport Business Awards 2026

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Gosport

Annual awards ceremony celebrating local businesses, held at Jervis Gallery, Gosport.

26 NOV

Hay Festival Winter Weekend

Thu 26 Nov 2026 – Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Brecon Beacons Ticketed

Literary festival with debates, live performances and workshops at Hay Castle and around Hay-on-Wye.

26 NOV

Hay Festival Winter Weekend

Thu 26 Nov 2026 – Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Check website

A winter edition of the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye featuring talks and performances from stage, screen and radio personalities.

26 NOV

Late Night Light Up, Billericay

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Essex Free

An evening of festive late-night shopping in Billericay town centre, with shops staying open and Christmas lights to enjoy.

26 NOV

Midge Ure at Venue Cymru

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Llandudno Ticketed (check website)

Ultravox frontman Midge Ure performs live at Venue Cymru's theatre in Llandudno.

26 NOV

RHS Glow, RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Thu 26 Nov 2026 – Wed 30 Dec 2026 📍 Essex Ticketed

A winter evening illuminated trail through the gardens at RHS Hyde Hall near Chelmsford.

26 NOV

Rob Newman: 21st Century Survival Guide, Norwich Arts Centre

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Norfolk From £21

Comedian and writer Rob Newman brings his stand-up show to Norwich Arts Centre for an evening of witty, thoughtful comedy.

26 NOV

Royal Northern Sinfonia Christmas Concerts

Thu 26 Nov 2026 – Thu 3 Dec 2026 📍 Newcastle upon Tyne Ticketed

Festive orchestral concerts by the Royal Northern Sinfonia at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead.

26 NOV

Step into Christmas, The Woodville

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Gravesend Ticketed

A feel-good festive concert packed with sing-along Christmas classics, designed to kick off the holiday season with a full evening of seasonal pop favourites at The Woodville.

26 NOV

The Holiday: The Film with Live Orchestra

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Perth

Screening of the film 'The Holiday' accompanied by a live orchestra at Perth Concert Hall.

26 NOV

Tresco Community Quiz Night (November)

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Scilly Isles

Monthly community trivia night at Tresco's community centre.

26 NOV

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight, Lincoln Cathedral

Thu 26 Nov 2026 📍 Lincoln From £25

A candlelit evening of waltzes, polkas and Christmas music in the Viennese tradition, performed beneath the arches of Lincoln Cathedral.

27 NOV

2026 UK Snooker Championship

Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 York

Professional ranking snooker tournament at York Barbican.

27 NOV

Aberaeron Community Christmas

Fri 27 Nov 2026 📍 Ceredigion Check website

A community Christmas event on Market Street in Aberaeron marking the start of the festive season in the town.

27 NOV

Adam Riches IS Sean Bean IN 'How the Bean Saved Christmas'

Fri 27 Nov 2026 📍 York

A comedy theatre show at Theatre@41 in York.

27 NOV

Aladdin Pantomime, Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Sat 16 Jan 2027 📍 Nottinghamshire Ticketed

The Playhouse's festive family pantomime runs from late November well into January, offering a long window to catch a home-grown seasonal production in the heart of Nottingham.

27 NOV

An Evening with The Magic Numbers, Norwich Arts Centre

Fri 27 Nov 2026 📍 Norfolk From £27

Indie-pop favourites The Magic Numbers play an up-close evening show at Norwich Arts Centre.

27 NOV

Ballynahinch Christmas Lights Switch On

Fri 27 Nov 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Free

The County Down market town marks the start of the festive season with its community light switch-on, usually bringing entertainment, stalls and a visit from Santa.

27 NOV

Bay of Lights

Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 📍 South Devon Free

Torbay's Christmas illuminations and festive celebration transforming Torquay's seafront and harbourside into a winter light trail.

27 NOV

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean, Winter Gardens Opera House

Fri 27 Nov 2026 📍 Blackpool Ticketed

Comedian and musician Bill Bailey brings his new show, blending surreal stand-up with musical virtuosity, to the grand setting of the Opera House.

27 NOV

Callum Beattie, Corran Halls

Fri 27 Nov 2026 📍 Oban Ticketed

Edinburgh singer-songwriter Callum Beattie plays his anthemic, heartfelt pop-rock songs live in Oban as part of his Scottish tour.

27 NOV

Candlelit Dartmouth

Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Dartmouth Free

Festive lantern parade through Dartmouth's streets led by a giant Mayflower lantern, ending in Royal Avenue Gardens to welcome Father Christmas by boat.

27 NOV

Christmas at Alton Towers

Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026 📍 Peak District

Festive rides, live entertainment and Christmas markets at Alton Towers Resort.