412 upcoming events in Central England · page 11 of 18
December 2026
Buxton Markets Christmas Market
Christmas market in Buxton's Market Place with festive stalls run by Buxton Markets.
Cinderella Pantomime, Bridlington Spa
Paul Holman Associates' family pantomime with a Father Christmas visit, a relaxed performance and a BSL-signed performance.
Love Actually Live in Concert, York Barbican
The Christmas film favourite shown on screen while a live orchestra plays the score, a festive night out at York Barbican.
Sunflowers Annual Pantomime, Cleethorpes
Community pantomime performance at Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes.
The Princess & The Frog, Buxton Opera House
A family Christmas production of the Princess and the Frog fairytale, playing in the run-up to Christmas at Buxton Opera House.
Bridlington Spa Christmas Fair
Christmas gift and craft fair held at Bridlington Spa.
Festive Fair, Bridlington Spa
Free-entry Christmas fair at Bridlington Spa with festive stalls.
Mablethorpe Sandracing – 3rd Meet
Free-to-spectate motorbike beach racing meet on Mablethorpe beach.
Skids + Theatre of Hate, The Drill, Lincoln
Punk and post-punk veterans Skids and Theatre of Hate share the bill at The Drill in Lincoln for a high-energy pre-Christmas night out.
Lions Christmas Carol Concert, Bridlington Spa
A free community carol concert hosted by Bridlington Lions Club, with Driffield Silver Band, local choirs and schoolchildren helping launch the town's Christmas season.
Live at Christmas: Fern Brady & David O'Doherty, Engine Shed
Two well-known comedians team up for a festive comedy night at Lincoln's Engine Shed, a good way to enjoy the city's Christmas week.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with Special Guest Roachford
A live music concert at York Barbican.
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.
Chatsworth Grand Nights Out (Christmas)
Elegant three-course Christmas dinner events at Chatsworth House with dancing and live music.
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.
Festive Saturday Spectacular
A festive community event at Beaconhill Community Association.
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 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.
Dear Santa Live, Dudley Town Hall
A stage version of the much-loved children's book Dear Santa, with several daytime shows aimed at young children in the run-up to Christmas.
Mablethorpe Sandracing – 4th Meet
Free-to-spectate motorbike beach racing meet on Mablethorpe beach.
LDN Wrestling, Dudley Town Hall
A loud, family-friendly live wrestling show between Christmas and New Year, with high-flying action and pantomime-style heroes and villains.
Big Band Countdown New Year's Eve Gala, DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
See in 2027 with a big-band New Year's Eve gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lincoln, with live music and a countdown to midnight.