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November 2026

15 NOV

Conwy Half Marathon

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 North Wales Entry fee

Runners take on a scenic route along the Conwy River and around the Great Orme, starting and finishing near Conwy town.

15 NOV

Darlington Christmas Lights Switch On

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Darlington Free

Annual festive light switch-on event in Darlington Market Square with live music and a short firework display.

15 NOV

Dolgellau Farmers Market (November)

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Snowdonia Free entry

Monthly farmers market in Dolgellau selling local food and crafts, held on the third Sunday of the month.

15 NOV

Doncaster Christmas Light Switch-On

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Doncaster Free

Doncaster city centre's Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment, a brass band, Father Christmas and fireworks.

15 NOV

Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble, Nottingham Playhouse

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Nottinghamshire Ticketed

The Irish stand-up brings his new touring show to Nottingham Playhouse for one Sunday-night performance, a good pick for comedy fans visiting the city in November.

15 NOV

Gosport Half Marathon

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Gosport From £25

Scenic two-lap half marathon along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade with far-reaching coastal views across to the Isle of Wight.

15 NOV

Grand Shaft November Open Day

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country Free (donations accepted)

Self-guided open day for the Napoleonic-era Grand Shaft triple-helix staircase hidden inside Dover's White Cliffs.

15 NOV

Grounddog Day, Waterperry Gardens

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Oxfordshire Check website

A family-friendly garden event at Waterperry Gardens near Wheatley.

15 NOV

Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Fylde Free

Festive family entertainment on Lytham Green followed by the town's Christmas lights switch-on.

15 NOV

Manxmas Christmas Market on the Links, Peel Golf Club

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Isle of Man Varies

A festive market at Peel Golf Club with local stalls for early Christmas shopping, combined easily with a stroll around Peel's harbour and castle on the west coast.

15 NOV

Martyn Joseph, Borough Theatre Abergavenny

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Ticketed

Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph, known for his powerful acoustic performances and socially minded songs, plays a Sunday concert at Abergavenny's Borough Theatre.

15 NOV

Music at the Museum: Stroke of Genius Big Band

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Bradford Free

Free live big band music performance at Bradford Industrial Museum.

15 NOV

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life, The Landmark

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Woolacombe and Mortehoe Ticketed

Popular comedian and TV presenter Romesh Ranganathan brings his latest stand-up tour to the Landmark in Ilfracombe, poking fun at self-help culture with his trademark deadpan grumpiness.

15 NOV

Russell Howard: Don't Tell The Algorithm

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Canterbury Check website

Stand-up comedy show from Russell Howard at the Marlowe Theatre.

15 NOV

Sir Derek Jacobi in conversation

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Darlington

An evening with actor Sir Derek Jacobi.

15 NOV

Southport Christmas Light Switch-On

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Southport Free

Annual festive celebration at The Grand, Southport, featuring the town's Christmas lights switch-on hosted by Regally Royal.

15 NOV

Southport Christmas Spectacular

Sun 15 Nov 2026 📍 Southport Free

Free festive family celebration in Southport town centre marking the start of the Christmas season, alongside the light switch-on weekend.

16 NOV

A Lilidorei Christmas

Mon 16 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 📍 Northumberland

Festive holiday activities and displays at Lilidorei, part of The Alnwick Garden.

16 NOV

Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On

Mon 16 Nov 2026 📍 Carlisle Free

Carlisle city centre's annual festive lights switch-on with live entertainment, running 3pm-5.30pm ahead of the 5pm switch-on.

16 NOV

Dundee Christmas Switch-On

Mon 16 Nov 2026 📍 Dundee Free

Festive lights switch-on event marking the start of the Christmas season in Dundee city centre.

16 NOV

Oban Winter Festival Victorian Market

Mon 16 Nov 2026 📍 Oban Free

A Victorian-themed market as part of Oban Winter Festival, with stalls selling handmade jewellery, photography, china, soap, bakery items, candles and Highland homeware.

16 NOV

ØY Festival of Islands: Space Station ØY

Mon 16 Nov 2026 – Wed 18 Nov 2026 📍 Orkney Islands

Three-day festival of live performance on Papa Westray.

16 NOV

Sensory Switch On

Mon 16 Nov 2026 – Tue 17 Nov 2026 📍 Darlington Check website

A dedicated, sensory-friendly version of Darlington's Christmas lights event for those who prefer a calmer, accessible experience.

16 NOV

The Shires, Swansea Arena

Mon 16 Nov 2026 📍 Swansea Bay Check website

British country music duo The Shires perform live at Swansea Arena.