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December 2026
The Enormous Christmas Pudding, York Theatre Royal Studio
A 50-minute puppetry and shadow-puppetry Christmas show for ages 2 to 6, with relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances available.
Vale of Rheidol Railway 'Ticket to Christmas'
A nine-mile heritage steam train round trip followed by an immersive Christmas experience in the Engine Shed Museum, including a visit to Santa; the railway serves inland Ceredigion.
Abertillery Christmas Night Market, Church Street
An evening market of local stalls along Church Street while town shops stay open late, a relaxed chance to finish Christmas shopping in Abertillery.
Alice in Wonderland pantomime, Memo Arts Centre, Barry
Billboard Ensemble's 2026 Christmas pantomime follows Alice down the rabbit hole with the White Rabbit and Mad Hatter, a family festive outing in Barry town centre.
Candlelight Christmas at Picton Castle & Gardens
An evening castle tour by candlelight followed by drinks and festive canapes by the fire in the Great Hall.
Haworth Late Night Christmas Shopping
Haworth's independent shops, tea rooms and pubs stay open late for festive late-night shopping evenings on Main Street.
The Christmas Orchestra – Brecon
Festive orchestral concert held at Brecon Cathedral, Powys.
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime, Gaiety Theatre
The Gaiety Theatre's Christmas pantomime retells the tale as old as time with the usual songs, slapstick and audience participation, a festive family tradition in Douglas.
Brecon Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker
Full-scale Christmas ballet production at Theatr Brycheiniog featuring over 80 dancers on stage with a live orchestra, blending professional dancers with local community performers.
Chatsworth Grand Nights Out (Christmas)
Elegant three-course Christmas dinner events at Chatsworth House with dancing and live music.
Christmas by Candlelight, Empress Ballroom
A festive concert of carols and Christmas music staged by candlelight in the Winter Gardens' magnificent Empress Ballroom, suitable for the whole family.
Declan Nerney in Concert, Ardhowen Theatre
Veteran Irish country star Declan Nerney plays a pre-Christmas concert in Enniskillen with special guest John McNicholl, a favourite night out for fans of the country and Irish scene.
Life Drawing at Plas Brondanw (Darlunio o Fywyd)
An evening life-drawing session at Plas Brondanw, Clough Williams-Ellis's own family home near Penrhyndeudraeth, run by the Susan Williams-Ellis Foundation as part of a winter drawing programme.
Miracle on 34th Street, Marine Theatre
Gilroy Theatre returns to Lyme Regis with a live stage version of the much-loved Christmas film, a warm-hearted family outing in the run-up to the holidays.
Pallant Proms Christmas Piano Recital, Pallant House Gallery
A 50-minute lunchtime piano recital by pianist Rishi Mirchandani in the Reserve Collection room at Pallant House Gallery, supporting young musicians.
Run Armagh: Black Eye Friday
Winter running event in Armagh, part of the Run Armagh series of races.
Santa's Grotto After Hours, Dudley Zoo
An after-hours festive experience featuring Santa's Express train ride to the grotto, reindeer and Christmas crafts.
Six the Musical, Swansea Arena
The hit pop musical retelling the story of Henry VIII's six wives plays a Christmas and New Year run at Swansea Arena.
Sleeping Beauty Panto, Maison Dieu Dover
Great British Pantos return to Dover's restored medieval Maison Dieu with an evening family pantomime of Sleeping Beauty, running nightly through the Christmas holidays.
Snow White Panto, Astor Community Theatre Deal
Deal's Astor Theatre stages its Christmas pantomime of Snow White, with a jealous queen, a magic mirror and plenty of festive fun. Family tickets are kept good value for the season.
The Rat Pack - Christmas in Vegas!, The Landmark
A swinging festive concert of Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr favourites and Christmas standards at Ilfracombe's Landmark Theatre, perfect for an evening out before the holidays.
Vantom Village Christmas Market, Calverton (December)
A second weekend of the Calverton Christmas market just before the holiday, with independent stallholders and festive entertainment for last-minute presents and treats.
Abbamania Christmas Party, Perth Concert Hall
A two-hour ABBA tribute show turned Christmas party, with all the Swedish supergroup's dancefloor hits for a pre-Christmas night out in Perth.
Anglesey Farmers Market - December
Final monthly farmers' market of the year at Prince's Pier, Menai Bridge.