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December 2026

16 DEC

A Christmas Spectacular, Perth Concert Hall

Wed 16 Dec 2026 📍 Perth From £27.50 (under-18s free)

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland joins Perth Choral Society for a festive concert of carols and Christmas music. Under-18s go free, making it a good family pick.

16 DEC

Bublé Christmas by Candlelight, St Albans Cathedral

Wed 16 Dec 2026 📍 St Albans From £25

A Michael Bublé tribute act with a live big band performs Christmas hits by candlelight in St Albans Cathedral, with two seatings in the evening.

16 DEC

Carryduff Christmas Market

Wed 16 Dec 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Free

A free evening Christmas market in Carryduff, 4pm to 8pm, run by Lisburn and Castlereagh council with local stallholders.

16 DEC

Christmas at the Vale of Rheidol Railway

Wed 16 Dec 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026 📍 Aberystwyth Ticketed

A festive steam train ride from Aberystwyth on the narrow-gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway, followed by a Christmas experience with themed zones and a meeting with Santa.

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16 DEC

Kasabian Live, Cardiff

Wed 16 Dec 2026 📍 Cardiff Check website

British rock band Kasabian play Utilita Arena Cardiff.

16 DEC

Kate Rusby, Congress Theatre

Wed 16 Dec 2026 📍 Eastbourne Ticketed

The Yorkshire folk singer-songwriter performs at Eastbourne's Congress Theatre in mid-December, a concert for fans of English folk music in the run-up to Christmas.

16 DEC

Paper Moon, Dundee Rep

Wed 16 Dec 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026 📍 Dundee Adults £11, children £9

An interactive dance adventure for young children, who help a girl called Poppy rescue a creature stuck on the moon - a gentle festive alternative to the main panto.

16 DEC

The Enormous Christmas Pudding, York Theatre Royal Studio

Wed 16 Dec 2026 – Thu 31 Dec 2026 📍 York Ticketed

A 50-minute puppetry and shadow-puppetry Christmas show for ages 2 to 6, with relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances available.

16 DEC

Vale of Rheidol Railway 'Ticket to Christmas'

Wed 16 Dec 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026 📍 Ceredigion Check website

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.

17 DEC

Abertillery Christmas Night Market, Church Street

Thu 17 Dec 2026 📍 Blaenau Gwent Varies

An evening market of local stalls along Church Street while town shops stay open late, a relaxed chance to finish Christmas shopping in Abertillery.

17 DEC

Alice in Wonderland pantomime, Memo Arts Centre, Barry

Thu 17 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Glamorganshire From £14

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.

17 DEC

Candlelight Christmas at Picton Castle & Gardens

Thu 17 Dec 2026 📍 Pembrokeshire Check website

An evening castle tour by candlelight followed by drinks and festive canapes by the fire in the Great Hall.

17 DEC

Haworth Late Night Christmas Shopping

Thu 17 Dec 2026 📍 Bradford Free

Haworth's independent shops, tea rooms and pubs stay open late for festive late-night shopping evenings on Main Street.

17 DEC

The Christmas Orchestra – Brecon

Thu 17 Dec 2026 📍 Brecon Beacons Ticketed

Festive orchestral concert held at Brecon Cathedral, Powys.

18 DEC

Beauty and the Beast Pantomime, Gaiety Theatre

Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Thu 31 Dec 2026 📍 Isle of Man Ticketed

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.

18 DEC

Brecon Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker

Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Brecon Beacons £23.50-£32.50

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.

18 DEC

Chatsworth Grand Nights Out (Christmas)

Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Sat 19 Dec 2026 📍 Peak District Check website

Elegant three-course Christmas dinner events at Chatsworth House with dancing and live music.

18 DEC

Christmas by Candlelight, Empress Ballroom

Fri 18 Dec 2026 📍 Blackpool From £31.58

A festive concert of carols and Christmas music staged by candlelight in the Winter Gardens' magnificent Empress Ballroom, suitable for the whole family.

18 DEC

Declan Nerney in Concert, Ardhowen Theatre

Fri 18 Dec 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Ticketed

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.

18 DEC

Life Drawing at Plas Brondanw (Darlunio o Fywyd)

Fri 18 Dec 2026 📍 Portmeirion Ticketed

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.

18 DEC

Miracle on 34th Street, Marine Theatre

Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Tue 22 Dec 2026 📍 Lyme Regis From £19 (under-18s £11)

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.

18 DEC

Pallant Proms Christmas Piano Recital, Pallant House Gallery

Fri 18 Dec 2026 📍 Chichester From £7 plus gallery admission

A 50-minute lunchtime piano recital by pianist Rishi Mirchandani in the Reserve Collection room at Pallant House Gallery, supporting young musicians.

18 DEC

Run Armagh: Black Eye Friday

Fri 18 Dec 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Check website

Winter running event in Armagh, part of the Run Armagh series of races.