106 upcoming events in North England · page 4 of 5
November 2026
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime
The 2026/27 festive family pantomime starring Danny Adams and Joe McElderry at Newcastle Theatre Royal.
Kendal Christmas Lights Switch-On & Farmers' Market
Kendal town centre's Christmas lights switch-on with the Mayor, live music, Santa and an extended Kendal Farmers' Market.
Royal Northern Sinfonia Christmas Concerts
Festive orchestral concerts by the Royal Northern Sinfonia at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead.
Blackpool Winter Gardens Christmas Market 2026
A traditional indoor Bavarian-style Christmas market inside the iconic Winter Gardens, with festive stalls, Santa's Grotto with reindeer, family fairground rides, and live entertainment.
Bradford Industrial Museum Christmas Market
Festive market at Bradford Industrial Museum, Eccleshill, showcasing local makers, artisan products and Christmas gifts.
St Annes on the Sea Christmas Lights Switch On
Annual festive celebration and illumination of Christmas lights in St Annes town centre.
Carlisle Racecourse Late-November Jump Fixture
National Hunt jump racing fixture at Carlisle Racecourse as the winter racing season continues.
December 2026
Darley Street Market Christmas
Bradford's Darley Street Market launches its festive programme with a Christmas market, live music, workshops and Santa visits in the city centre.
Grainger Market Christmas Night Market
Late-night festive shopping event with local traders, food and drink stalls inside Newcastle's historic Grainger Market.
Dolphin Centre Christmas Party Nights 2026
Festive party night events at the Dolphin Centre leisure venue in Darlington during the Christmas season.
Harry Styles Tribute Party Night
Christmas-themed tribute party night with a two-course meal and dancing to Harry Styles hits at The Bold Hotel, Southport.
Panto at The Atkinson
Family Christmas pantomime performances at The Atkinson arts centre in Southport town centre.
Santa's Grotto in Haworth
Father Christmas welcomes visitors to his grotto on Haworth's cobbled Main Street, with tea and cake included, part of Christmas in Haworth.
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Billy Pearce stars in Bradford Alhambra Theatre's festive pantomime, running through the Christmas and New Year period.
Bowness-on-Windermere Christmas Market
Festive market at The Glebe beside Lake Windermere with craft stalls, live music, carol singing and a visit from Father Christmas.
Keswick Victorian Fayre
Victorian-themed Christmas market in Keswick's Market Place and Packhorse Court with over 30 charity stalls, a children's funfair and live entertainment.
Keswick Victorian Fayre 2026
Keswick's Victorian-themed Christmas street market in the Market Square with stalls, live entertainment and a children's funfair.
Cinderella
Harraby Community Theatre's community pantomime production of the classic Cinderella fairytale, staged in Carlisle over two nights.
Christmas Carols Weekend in Haworth
Brass bands, choirs, singers and ukulele troupes perform along Haworth's historic Main Street as part of the village's Christmas celebrations.
Darlington Ice Sculpture Trail
Festive ice sculpture trail through Darlington town centre as part of the Christmas events programme.
Carlisle Racecourse December Fixture
Winter National Hunt raceday at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle.
Haworth Late Night Christmas Shopping
Haworth's independent shops, tea rooms and pubs stay open late for festive late-night shopping evenings on Main Street.
HowayManay New Year's Eve Quayside Party
Ticketed New Year's Eve celebration on Newcastle Quayside with live music on two stages, food stalls and bars.
Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside New Year Fireworks
Free family firework display over the River Tyne at 6pm on the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside.