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UK Events in November 2026

Upcoming UK events and festivals in November 2026.

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November 2026

28 NOV

Skerryvore live at Bridlington Spa

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Bridlington and East Yorkshire

Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore live.

28 NOV

St Annes on the Sea Christmas Lights Switch On

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Fylde Free

Annual festive celebration and illumination of Christmas lights in St Annes town centre.

28 NOV

St Johns House Open Day (28 Nov)

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Bridgend Check website

Open day at the historic Grade II listed St Johns House in Bridgend.

28 NOV

St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival, Newark

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Nottinghamshire Varies

Decorated Christmas trees fill St Mary Magdalene church in Newark for over a week, a gentle, community-made way to start the festive season in the town.

28 NOV

Tenby Christmas Lights Switch-On

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Pembrokeshire Free

Festive family day in Tudor Square, Tenby, with music, dance displays and Santa switching on the seafront Christmas lights.

28 NOV

The First Advent Procession

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 York

A traditional Advent procession service held at York Minster.

28 NOV

The Little Mermaid pantomime, Grand Opera House

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027 📍 Belfast From £17.50

Northern Ireland's biggest panto returns to the Grand Opera House with a new Little Mermaid, featuring May McFettridge in her 36th season. Family-friendly festive fun, recommended for ages 3 and over.

28 NOV

The Snow Queen, Dundee Rep

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Wed 30 Dec 2026 📍 Dundee Check website

Dundee Rep's family festive theatre production for the 2026 season.

28 NOV

Tide Lines, Corran Halls

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Oban Ticketed

Popular Highland band Tide Lines bring their soaring Celtic-rock sound to Oban for a St Andrew's weekend gig that usually draws a lively crowd.

28 NOV

Tintern Christmas Craft Fair

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Free entry

Community Christmas craft fair at Tintern village hall in the Wye Valley with face painting, street food, live music and Santa.

28 NOV

Tobermory Christmas Lights Switch-On

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Isle of Mull Free

Festive lights switch-on at the clock tower in Tobermory with late-night shopping, mulled wine and street entertainment.

28 NOV

Tree Lighting Ceremony at St Magnus Cathedral

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Orkney Islands

Community Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall.

28 NOV

Ulverston Dickensian Festival 2026

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Cumbria - Go Lakes Free

Ulverston's streets fill with costumed characters, street performers, a grand costume parade and a Christmas lights switch-on, plus carol singing led by the town band.

28 NOV

Verdant Works Christmas Food & Drinks Market

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Dundee Free entry

Christmas food and drink market held at Verdant Works, Dundee Heritage Trust's former jute mill museum.

28 NOV

Winter Fest Artisan Market at Torre Abbey

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 South Devon Free entry

Indoor artisan market of handmade gifts and local treasures inside Torre Abbey's Spanish Barn, Torquay, over two festive weekends.

28 NOV

Workington Christmas Light Switch-On and Christmas Market

Sat 28 Nov 2026 📍 Cumbria - Go Lakes Varies

Market stalls and a lights switch-on at Ladies Walk car park in Workington, followed by the Lightworks display in Hall Park, making an easy festive day out on the Cumbrian coast.

28 NOV

York Minster Advent Procession

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 York Free

Candlelit Advent services at York Minster.

28 NOV

York Minster Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 28 Nov 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027 📍 York Included with Minster admission

Dozens of decorated Christmas trees displayed inside York Minster cathedral to mark the start of the festive season.

29 NOV

A Vintage Christmas, Richmondshire Museum

Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Richmond Varies

A daytime festive event at Richmondshire Museum with a vintage Christmas theme, held during the Here Comes Christmas weekend.

29 NOV

Advent Carol Service, Canterbury Cathedral

Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Canterbury Free

Candlelit Advent Carol Service, a reflective 50-minute celebration at Canterbury Cathedral.

29 NOV

Bakewell Christmas Sparkle

Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Peak District Free

Christmas market and festive event at Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre with local stalls and seasonal entertainment.

29 NOV

Bellowhead, Venue Cymru

Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Llandudno Ticketed

The celebrated folk big band brings its brass-heavy, foot-stomping take on traditional English songs to Llandudno's seafront arena, with a support act opening the night.

29 NOV

Breakfast with Santa at Mumbles Pier

Sun 29 Nov 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026 📍 Swansea Bay Ticketed

Families join Santa for a festive breakfast with games, crafts and a gift from the toyshop at Mumbles Pier.

29 NOV

Bridlington Christmas Lights Switch-On

Sun 29 Nov 2026 📍 Bridlington and East Yorkshire Free

Festive light switch-on event on King Street, Bridlington, with illuminations and community entertainment.