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December 2026
The Christmas Orchestra at Lincoln Cathedral
A 16-piece chamber orchestra performs festive music with full sound and lighting production, in early and late concerts.
Victorian Market Elf on the Shelf Hunt
A festive trail through Inverness's historic Victorian Market, where families search shop windows for hidden 'elf' figures during the Christmas run-up.
Whispers of the Winter Hearth, Theatre by the Lake
An intimate candlelit evening of storytelling by Jo Mills, weaving myths and winter tales from Norse legend and beyond to warm up a dark December night.
A Dickens of a Christmas, Theatre by the Lake
Actor Peter Macqueen brings Dickens' festive characters to life, from Mr Pickwick to Scrooge, in an evening of dramatised readings from the author's Christmas stories.
Back to the Future The Musical, Edinburgh Playhouse
The hit film becomes a big stage musical with a DeLorean, big songs and special effects, playing Edinburgh Playhouse over Christmas.
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime, The Met, Abertillery
The Met's family pantomime packs pop songs, magic, slapstick and a comic dame into the tale of Belle and the Beast, including relaxed and accessible performances.
Candle Light Tours, St John's House
Explore the medieval St John's House in Bridgend by candlelight in the build-up to Christmas, an atmospheric way to see this historic building.
Cinderella – Eden Court Christmas Pantomime
Eden Court's family Christmas pantomime for 2026/27 season, featuring slapstick comedy, musical numbers and audience participation.
Del Amitri
Scottish rock band Del Amitri play a live concert at Perth Concert Hall.
Dover Christmas Market & Lantern Procession
Dover's Christmas market opening with a lantern procession.
Dundonald Christmas Market, Moat Park
An early-evening Christmas market at Moat Park in Dundonald, 4pm to 8pm, with local traders and festive gifts on the Belfast edge.
Grateful Fred's: Tim Edey, The Atkinson
An intimate gig in The Atkinson's Grateful Fred's series featuring multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey, a good option for roots and folk music fans.
Hebridean Baker: A Scottish Christmas, Sadie Hall
Bestselling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, shares festive recipes and island traditions from his Christmas book at an evening event in Oban.
Lerwick Christmas Parade
Santa arrives by Lerwick Lifeboat before a festive parade through Lerwick town centre, culminating in the Christmas lights switch-on.
Sinfonia Cymru Christmas Concert: Classics and Carols, Riverfront
An hour-long festive lunchtime concert from Sinfonia Cymru at The Riverfront, mixing classical favourites with carols - an easy midweek treat while Christmas shopping in Newport.
The Courier & Evening Telegraph Christmas Concert, Caird Hall
Dundee's newspapers host their annual festive concert in the Caird Hall, a traditional evening of seasonal music that has become part of the city's run-up to Christmas.
An Evening with Lisa Jewell: It Could Have Been Her, Oswestry School
Bestselling thriller author Lisa Jewell talks about her novel It Could Have Been Her at Oswestry School. Tickets were showing as almost full, so book early if interested.
Christmas: The Candlelight Concert, Dudley Town Hall
A seasonal concert of carols and festive classics performed by candlelight, an atmospheric way to start December in Dudley town centre.
Cinderella, Nottingham Playhouse
A Christmas run of Cinderella at Nottingham Playhouse, scheduled from early December through the New Year period, giving families another festive theatre option in the city.
Disney's Frozen: The West End Musical, Ardhowen Theatre
A Christmas-season staging of the hit Disney musical about sisters Elsa and Anna, running for over a week in Enniskillen and a natural family outing in the run-up to the holidays.
Global Village Christmas Market
The Forum in Norwich hosts an international-themed Christmas market with food stalls and gifts from around the world.
Lincoln Christmas Market (Cathedral)
A new, smaller ticketed Christmas market run by Lincoln Cathedral, with indoor stalls in the nave, Chapter House and cloisters plus outdoor traders and a food court on Dean's Green, replacing the discontinued 40-year street market.
Manannan's Winterfest No 9, Gaiety Theatre
A seasonal concert celebrating Manx Christmas traditions through classical, folk, brass and choral music, staged in the Gaiety Theatre's ornate Victorian auditorium on Douglas promenade.