125 upcoming events in South England · page 4 of 6
November 2026
Canterbury Christmas Market
Free-to-attend Christmas market spread across Canterbury Cathedral Precincts, Whitefriars and St George's, one of the largest in Kent.
Canterbury Christmas Market 2026
One of the south-east's largest Christmas markets with over 120 huts and 170 stallholders, plus Santa's Grotto, a Lapland VR Experience, and Breakfast with Santa bookable experiences.
The Proclaimers at Portsmouth Guildhall
Scottish duo The Proclaimers perform live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Rachel Fairburn at the Marine Theatre
Stand-up comedy show by Rachel Fairburn at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis.
Chichester Largest Indoor Christmas Market
The Mountbatten Centre in Chichester hosts an indoor Christmas market with around 100 stalls of local makers and independent businesses.
Gosport Half Marathon
Scenic two-lap half marathon along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade with far-reaching coastal views across to the Isle of Wight.
Chichester Farmers' Market
Chichester's regular farmers' market brings local food and drink producers to the city centre ahead of the festive season.
Festival of Christmas Markets
Festive market stalls, lights switch-on and entertainment across Portsmouth's Guildhall Square and city centre.
Love Southsea Market
Weekend Christmas craft and gift market on Palmerston Road, Southsea.
Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Switch On
Santa arrives by sleigh on Broad Street to switch on the town's Christmas lights, kicking off the festive season.
Portsmouth Christmas Market 2026
Festive market stalls and seasonal entertainment across Portsmouth, accompanied by Portsmouth on Ice at Guildhall Square and Christmas lights switch-ons across the city.
Bay of Lights
Torbay's Christmas illuminations and festive celebration transforming Torquay's seafront and harbourside into a winter light trail.
Candlelit Dartmouth
Festive lantern parade through Dartmouth's streets led by a giant Mayflower lantern, ending in Royal Avenue Gardens to welcome Father Christmas by boat.
Dartmouth Christmas Market & Late Night Shopping
Christmas market with stalls, food and entertainment in Royal Avenue Gardens and along Dartmouth Quay, with late-night independent shop openings.
Eastbourne Christmas Market 2026
A festive market in Eastbourne town centre with seasonal stalls selling gifts, food, and entertainment, followed by a Christmas parade and live music weekend in early December.
Christmas Market at Torre Abbey
Festive market of local stalls, mulled wine and a light projection show in the grounds of Torre Abbey, Torquay.
Gosport High Street Bespoke Market
A themed market on Gosport High Street with over 50 local traders, live music, food and drink stalls and children's activities.
Lanterns, Lights and 'Luminations
Brixham's Christmas lights switch-on event with lantern procession and festive entertainment around the harbour.
Winter Fest Artisan Market at Torre Abbey
Indoor artisan market of handmade gifts and local treasures inside Torre Abbey's Spanish Barn, Torquay, over two festive weekends.
Candlelit Dartmouth Christmas Lights Switch-On
Dartmouth's festive season opener with Santa's arrival by boat at the Boat Float followed by the town's Christmas lights switch-on.
Edes House Open House and Christmas Mini Market
Edes House on West Street, Chichester, opens its doors for a Christmas mini market alongside its usual Open House visiting hours.
Gosport High Street Christmas Lights Switch On and Market
Free family Christmas market on Gosport High Street with over 60 stalls, live music, funfair rides and the town's festive lights switch-on at 5.45pm.
December 2026
Squeeze with Billy Bragg at Portsmouth Guildhall
Squeeze headline a live show at Portsmouth Guildhall with special guest Billy Bragg.
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 (4 Dec)
Festive party night at Eastbourne Town Hall with real snow, immersive decor and live 80s-00s party hits from The Normans and Dynamite.