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UK Events in November 2026

Upcoming UK events and festivals in November 2026.

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November 2026

18 NOV

Hugh Cornwell, The Atkinson

Wed 18 Nov 2026 📍 Southport Ticketed

The former Stranglers frontman plays a live show at The Atkinson on Lord Street, a good night out for fans of punk and new wave.

18 NOV

Imperial Majesty: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Lighthouse Poole

Wed 18 Nov 2026 📍 Brownsea Island Ticketed

Andrew Litton conducts Walton's Crown Imperial, Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Jonathan Biss, and Tchaikovsky's Third Suite in a grand-scale orchestral evening in Poole.

18 NOV

Keswick Christmas Lights Switch-On

Wed 18 Nov 2026 📍 Keswick - The Lake District Free

Festive lights switch-on event in Keswick's Packhorse Court and Market Square with a food and gift fair running throughout the day.

18 NOV

Live at The Globe: Hannah James & Toby Kuhn

Wed 18 Nov 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Folk artist Hannah James and cellist Toby Kuhn celebrate their new album at The Globe, Hay-on-Wye.

18 NOV

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Wed 18 Nov 2026 – Sat 21 Nov 2026 📍 Eastbourne

Award-winning dance production returns.

18 NOV

Nish Kumar Live 2

Wed 18 Nov 2026 📍 St Albans

Stand-up comedy performance at the Alban Arena.

18 NOV

Santa Express (Lost in Lapland)

Wed 18 Nov 2026 📍 Carlisle Ticketed

Festive family theatre show for children at Harraby Community Theatre, Carlisle, following Santa's adventures on his way to deliver presents.

18 NOV

The Wind in the Willows, Cast Doncaster

Wed 18 Nov 2026 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 📍 Doncaster Ticketed

JKL Productions stage Alan Bennett's adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's riverbank classic, following Mole, Ratty, Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad.

19 NOV

Baby Week Bradford - Toddlers Takeover

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Bradford

Babies and toddlers take over the jobs at Bradford Industrial Museum for a day.

19 NOV

British National Dance Championships

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 📍 Blackpool

National championship dance competition at the Winter Gardens.

19 NOV

Calendar Girls, Queen's Hall Hexham

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sat 21 Nov 2026 📍 Northumberland Ticketed

The heartwarming comedy based on the true story of Yorkshire Women's Institute members who posed for a charity calendar, staged over three nights in Hexham.

19 NOV

Catrin Finch at Perth Concert Hall

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Perth

Classical harp concert by Catrin Finch at Perth Concert Hall.

19 NOV

Christmas Light Switch Ons, Causeway Coast & Glens towns

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Fri 27 Nov 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Free

Santa tours the area's main towns across a week of free switch-on evenings, each bringing festive lights, entertainment and a community atmosphere to kick off Christmas on the north coast.

19 NOV

Fleetwood Shack, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Brecon Beacons Ticketed

A long-running Fleetwood Mac tribute band recreating the group's best-known songs and harmonies, an easy-going autumn night out at Brecon's canalside theatre.

19 NOV

Gianni Schicchi, Borough Theatre Abergavenny

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Ticketed

A touring production of Puccini's sharp one-act comic opera about a scheming family and a contested will. An accessible, witty introduction to opera in an intimate town theatre.

19 NOV

Hay Music: Between Two Worlds - Women's Stories and Songs

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk

Soprano Jennifer France and pianist Lana Bode perform works by women composers, including a world premiere, in Hay-on-Wye.

19 NOV

Imperial Majesty: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Portsmouth Guildhall

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Portsmouth Ticketed

Andrew Litton conducts Walton's Crown Imperial, Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Jonathan Biss, and Tchaikovsky's Suite No.3 in a regal orchestral evening.

19 NOV

Kendal Mountain Festival

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 📍 Cumbria - Go Lakes Ticketed

World-renowned festival of adventure film, talks, workshops and outdoor culture held across venues in Kendal town centre.

19 NOV

Living North Christmas Fair

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 📍 York

A large festive shopping fair held at York Racecourse.

19 NOV

Llandudno Christmas Extravaganza

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 📍 North Wales Free

North Wales' biggest free festive event returns to Llandudno's Mostyn Street and promenade with lights, stalls and entertainment.

19 NOV

Llandudno Christmas Extravaganza 2026

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 22 Nov 2026 📍 Llandudno Free

Llandudno's festive street event returns after a two-year hiatus with Christmas market stalls, entertainment and seasonal celebrations across the town centre.

19 NOV

Newry Christmas Market

Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Free entry (Santa Experience ticketed separately)

Festive market in Newry's historic Variety Market Hall with up to 70 stalls of food, crafts and gifts, plus live entertainment and a Santa experience, running Thursdays to Sundays.

19 NOV

NT Live: Golden Boy (screening), Pickaquoy Centre

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Orkney Islands Ticketed

National Theatre Live screening of Clifford Odets' boxing drama Golden Boy, led by Josh O'Connor, brought to Orkney's main cinema.

19 NOV

Oswestry Christmas Lights Switch On

Thu 19 Nov 2026 📍 Oswestry Free

Official start of Christmas in Oswestry town centre, with the switching on of the festive lights and entertainment.