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December 2026
Braintree Christmas Street Market 2026
A festive street market in Braintree town centre with seasonal stalls, food, gifts and entertainment in the run-up to Christmas.
Candlelight Classical Concert with Camilla Kerslake, Canterbury Cathedral
A Christmas candlelit classical concert fronted by soprano Camilla Kerslake inside Canterbury Cathedral, an atmospheric way to enjoy the festive season in the World Heritage setting.
Christmas Story with Carols, Maesteg
A traditional Christmas story and carol service in Maesteg in the final week before Christmas.
Exmoor Carolers, St Mary's Church Mortehoe
Singers and musicians perform historic local carols on period instruments in Mortehoe's parish church, as part of their annual concerts raising money for North Devon Hospice.
Festive Saturday Spectacular
A festive community event at Beaconhill Community Association.
Hobbs of Henley Santa Cruise
A festive river cruise on the Thames from Henley-on-Thames with a visit from Santa, running over four days before Christmas. A gentle family treat on the water.
KLFC Christmas Carol Concert, St Nicholas' Chapel
King's Lynn Festival Chorus hosts its popular family carol concert of readings and seasonal singing in St Nicholas' Chapel, a candlelit-feeling festive outing in the historic heart of the town.
Meet Father Christmas at Picton Castle & Gardens
A family festive experience with decorations, an elf door trail, crafts, gifts, and mulled wine or spiced apple juice.
Showaddywaddy, Lowther Pavilion
The 1970s rock and roll revival band bring hits such as Under the Moon of Love to a pre-Christmas party night in Lytham St Annes.
Step Into Christmas, Bridlington Spa
A feel-good Christmas concert packed with festive pop hits and seasonal classics, returning to the Spa in 2026 as a pre-Christmas night out.
The Elves & The Shoemaker, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
A family Christmas show at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre retelling the classic fairy tale, suited to young children over the festive break.
The Great Big Christmas Show, Stourbridge Town Hall
A festive variety show with matinee and evening performances, bringing seasonal songs and family entertainment to Stourbridge on the last Saturday before Christmas.
The Lancashire Hotpots: Hotpotmania Tour, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
Northern comedy-folk band The Lancashire Hotpots bring their irreverent singalong show to Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre.
Uplands Christmas Market (December)
Second festive Uplands street market of the season at Gwydr Square, Swansea, with Christmas stalls and gifts.
Chepstow Christmas Market
Festive market on Chepstow High Street with local stalls, crafts and gifts.
Christmas Artisan & Late Night Market
An extra-special late night artisan market in Oswestry town centre with Christmas gifts, crafts, festive food and drink producers, and live music.
Christmas Festival on Scilly
St Mary's turns into a winter wonderland with live music, carolling, craft making, storytelling, fire eating, a Light Advent Trail and a visit from Santa.
Father Christmas at Tredegar House (second weekend)
Further dates for Father Christmas appearances in the grounds of the National Trust's Tredegar House, Newport, ahead of Christmas.
Freckleton Brass Band: Christmas All Wrapped Up, Lowther Pavilion
A local Fylde brass band performs a festive programme of carols and seasonal favourites, a classic way to get into the Christmas spirit in Lytham.
Kenfig Artisan & Farmers Market (December)
Local producers and makers gather for the monthly Kenfig market, a handy stop for Christmas food and gifts.
Oban Winter Festival Finale Concert, Corran Halls
The winter festival ends with a concert of Gaelic and Scottish music featuring Gary Innes, Aly Bain, Karine Polwart and the Oban High School Pipe Band.
Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon
A pre-Christmas running event based in Southsea that takes runners along Portsmouth's waterside paths, with an early start and good spots for supporters along the seafront.
Step into Christmas, Caird Hall
A festive concert of classic Christmas songs performed live, a feel-good, sing-along night out at the Caird Hall in the final days before Christmas.
Burlesque Christmas Season, Winter Gardens Opera House
A glamorous holiday-season run of burlesque cabaret at the Opera House, offering grown-up festive entertainment through Christmas and New Year.