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UK Events in November 2026

Upcoming UK events and festivals in November 2026.

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November 2026

13 NOV

Cardiff Winter Wonderland 2026

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Mon 4 Jan 2027 📍 Cardiff Free entry, attractions priced separately

Cardiff Castle grounds and City Hall Lawn host an undercover ice rink, Big Wheel, family funfair, and the Alpine-themed Sur la Piste ski-lodge bar with mulled wine and hot chocolate.

13 NOV

Christmas at Blenheim Palace: Market and Light Trail

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 📍 Oxfordshire Ticketed

Festive market and illuminated trail through the Palace grounds, plus an ice rink and Cinderella-themed State Rooms, Woodstock.

13 NOV

Christmas Markets at The Swan, Newby Bridge

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Cumbria - Go Lakes Varies

Three days of festive market stalls at The Swan Hotel & Spa beside the River Leven at the foot of Windermere, with an evening session on the Friday.

13 NOV

Country & Western Night, Mareel

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Shetland Islands

Country and western themed live music nights at Mareel Auditorium in Lerwick.

13 NOV

Derbyshire Christmas Market

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Derby Free entry

Three-day Christmas market at Shottle Hall near Derby with festive stalls, food and drink.

13 NOV

Dickens Christmas House Party, Ventnor

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Visit Isle of Wight Varies

A Dickens-flavoured Christmas house-party weekend in Ventnor for those wanting a Victorian-style seasonal getaway.

13 NOV

Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 21 Feb 2027 📍 Edinburgh Ticketed

Large illuminated animal lanterns light up Edinburgh Zoo after dark through the winter, a bright evening outing for families.

13 NOV

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 13 Dec 2026 📍 South Devon Free

Atmospheric Christmas market with a labyrinth of winding stalls on Exeter Cathedral Green.

13 NOV

Festive Bar and Market, Princesshay, Exeter

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Thu 31 Dec 2026 📍 South Devon Free

A seasonal market stalls and bar set-up in Exeter's Princesshay shopping quarter, a short walk from the cathedral.

13 NOV

Folk at The Flavel: Flook

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Dartmouth

Folk music concert by the band Flook at The Flavel Arts Centre.

13 NOV

Guildhall Craft Fair 2026

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Londonderry Check website

An artisan craft fair at the Guildhall featuring handmade gifts and local food, all exclusively crafted in Ireland.

13 NOV

Hexham Lantern Parade 2026

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Northumberland Free

Glowing handmade lanterns created in community workshops are carried through Hexham's streets in this much-loved winter procession organised with the Queen's Hall.

13 NOV

HUSH Silent Disco at St Albans Cathedral

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 St Albans Ticketed

Silent disco with wireless headphones held in the nave of St Albans Cathedral, two sessions in the evening.

13 NOV

Inverness Film Festival

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Inverness Check website

The 24th Inverness Film Festival, hosted by Eden Court, screens a wide programme of new and independent cinema across venues in the city.

13 NOV

It's Nice Up North - 20th Anniversary Screening, Louth

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Lincolnshire Coast £15

An anniversary screening of the cult comedy documentary It's Nice Up North at Louth's Riverhead Theatre, an offbeat evening for fans of gentle British humour.

13 NOV

Jonathan Pie, St George's Hall

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Bradford From £23

Satirical political comedian Jonathan Pie brings his live show to St George's Hall for a 1 hour 45 minute evening. Recommended for ages 14 and over.

13 NOV

Martyn Joseph, Derry

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Londonderry Varies

Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph performs a live set in Derry, known for his socially minded songwriting and storytelling.

13 NOV

Murder Impossible: A Christmas Murder Mystery, The Atkinson

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Southport Ticketed

A festive whodunnit staged at The Atkinson, mixing seasonal fun with a classic puzzle for audiences who like to guess the culprit.

13 NOV

November Yoga, Sound and Pottery Retreat, Rhoscolyn

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Mon 16 Nov 2026 📍 Anglesey Check website

Multi-day wellness retreat combining yoga, sound healing and pottery at Outdoor Alternative, Rhoscolyn.

13 NOV

Oban Winter Festival 2026

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Oban Free (some events ticketed)

A festive celebration with craft markets, illuminated Winter Woods, the Argyll Haggis Competition and community events across Oban.

13 NOV

Oswestry Cricket Club Comedy Night #6

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Oswestry Ticketed

The sixth stand-up comedy night hosted by Oswestry Cricket Club on Morda Road, a lively local evening of live laughs in a community setting.

13 NOV

Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2026

Fri 13 Nov 2026 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Oxfordshire Varies

Oxford City Council's festive weekend of light trails, a Christmas light bus, the Rose Hill Light Parade, a Victorian market on Broad Street, sing-alongs and performances. A great way to see the city after dark.

13 NOV

Paul Smith: Happy, Scarborough Spa

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Scarborough Ticketed

Comedian Paul Smith brings his stand-up show Happy to the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa.

13 NOV

Portsmouth Centenary Comedy Gala, Kings Theatre

Fri 13 Nov 2026 📍 Portsmouth Ticketed

A night of stand-up at the Kings Theatre marking Portsmouth's centenary celebrations, with a line-up of comedians sharing one bill in Southsea's grand old playhouse.