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December 2026

4 DEC

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Fri 4 Dec 2026 📍 Chichester Ticketed

Chichester Cathedral presents a festive candlelit performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons to mark the start of the Christmas season.

4 DEC

Welsh of the West End, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

Fri 4 Dec 2026 📍 Brecon Beacons Ticketed

Welsh performers with West End credits sing showstoppers from favourite musicals, a festive-season concert that shows off Wales's strong tradition of voices.

4 DEC

York Minster Christmas Carol Concerts

Fri 4 Dec 2026 – Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 York Ticketed

Choir of York Minster performs seasonal carol concerts with the Yorkshire Volunteer Band inside York Minster cathedral.

5 DEC

A Christmas Audience With The Nolans, Louth

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Lincolnshire Coast From £28.50

The Nolans bring a festive evening of chart hits, Christmas songs and behind-the-scenes stories to the Riverhead Theatre, with VIP tickets also available.

5 DEC

A Christmas Carol, Queen's Hall Hexham

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sat 2 Jan 2027 📍 Northumberland Ticketed

Hexham's Christmas production of Dickens' festive ghost story about Scrooge's change of heart, running through the holiday season as the venue's seasonal family show.

5 DEC

Abertillery Christmas Market & Winterfest

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Blaenau Gwent Free

Abertillery town centre comes alive with alpine market huts on Somerset Street, an indoor food market and craft stalls on Church Street and The Arcade for festive shopping.

5 DEC

Aladdin Pantomime, Rhyl Pavilion

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Thu 31 Dec 2026 📍 North Wales Ticketed

Rhyl Pavilion's family Christmas pantomime retells Aladdin with songs, slapstick and audience participation. A seaside festive tradition running through December, with separate adult-only performances on selected nights.

5 DEC

Big Country, The Drill, Lincoln

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Lincoln £35.20

The Scottish rock band known for In a Big Country play a live date at The Drill, Lincoln's main mid-size gig venue, for a night of 80s anthems.

5 DEC

Bunessan Christmas Lights and Fireworks

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Isle of Mull Free

Village Christmas lights switch-on in Bunessan with festive stalls, pipers, carol singers and a fireworks display.

5 DEC

Buxton Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Peak District

Christmas fair and Santa's grotto set in the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, with festive stalls and family entertainment.

5 DEC

Chichester Farmers' Market 2

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Chichester Free entry

Regular farmers' market in the city centre.

5 DEC

Christmas at Betteshanger Park

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country Ticketed

Festive family experiences on selected dates through December at Betteshanger Park, the former colliery turned country park outside Deal. Tickets must be booked online in advance.

5 DEC

Christmas at Conwy Castle

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 North Wales Ticketed

Cadw's medieval fortress is decked out with seasonal lights and a festive atmosphere for a ticketed evening visitor experience.

5 DEC

Christmas at the Castle 2026

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Bradford

A festive weekend of activities at Cliffe Castle Museum.

5 DEC

Christmas Daytime Disco for Grown Ups, Scarborough Spa

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Scarborough Ticketed

A festive afternoon disco for adults in the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa, with Christmas and party classics.

5 DEC

Christmas Makers Market, Wroxham Barns

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Norfolk Varies

Independent makers sell handmade gifts and festive treats at the craft village of Wroxham Barns on the edge of the Broads.

5 DEC

Christmas Market at Alvaston Park

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Derby Free

Festive market with stalls, food and drink in Alvaston Park, Derby, during the run-up to Christmas.

5 DEC

Christmas Party Raceday, Chepstow Racecourse

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Ticketed

Chepstow's festive raceday mixes jump racing with a party atmosphere, making it a popular choice for office outings and groups of friends getting into the Christmas spirit.

5 DEC

Christmas with Elvis: The Final Show, Borough Theatre Abergavenny

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Ticketed

A festive Elvis tribute concert billed as the last of its run, mixing rock'n'roll favourites with the King's Christmas songs. A cheerful December night out in Abergavenny.

5 DEC

Chuckl Comedy Club, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Brecon Beacons Ticketed

A stand-up comedy night with a line-up of touring comedians, a good pick for an evening's entertainment after a December day out in Brecon.

5 DEC

Del Amitri: Past to Present

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Dundee Check website

Scottish rock band Del Amitri perform a career-spanning show at Caird Hall.

5 DEC

Dover Community Christmas Market

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country Free entry

Community Christmas market in White Cliffs Country with local makers, festive food and gifts for the Dover area.

5 DEC

Father Christmas at Belsay Hall

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Northumberland Ticketed

Children can meet Father Christmas at English Heritage's Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, combining a festive visit with the Greek Revival mansion and medieval castle.

5 DEC

Father Christmas at Dover Castle

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country £12 per child (plus castle admission)

Children can meet Father Christmas inside English Heritage's Dover Castle on selected December days. Advance booking is required, making it a memorable festive visit to one of England's great fortresses.