412 upcoming events in Central England · page 6 of 18
November 2026
Scarborough Lights
Illuminated art installations lighting up Scarborough's seafront and landmarks, including a drone display, running through the festive season.
Brocksbushes Christmas Fayre, near Corbridge
A four-day festive fair at the Brocksbushes farm shop in the Tyne Valley, with local food, drink and gift stalls to stock up for Christmas.
Christmas at Castle Howard
Castle Howard is decorated for Christmas with festive displays and events running into the new year.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, Bridlington Spa
An immersive comedy dinner where Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a three-course meal amid chaos inspired by the classic sitcom. Runs on two consecutive nights, 12 and 13 November.
York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)
Annual festive market with wooden chalets selling crafts, food and gifts along Parliament Street and the Shambles in York city centre.
York Christmas Market 2026
Traditional Scandinavian-style wooden chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, selling handmade gifts, festive food, and seasonal drinks in the heart of historic York.
Bangface Weekender, Butlins Skegness
A riotous indoor rave weekender taking over Butlins Skegness, with jungle, drum and bass, acid and hardcore across several stages plus resort accommodation for festival-goers.
Derbyshire Christmas Market
Three-day Christmas market at Shottle Hall near Derby with festive stalls, food and drink.
Hexham Lantern Parade 2026
Glowing handmade lanterns created in community workshops are carried through Hexham's streets in this much-loved winter procession organised with the Queen's Hall.
It's Nice Up North - 20th Anniversary Screening, Louth
An anniversary screening of the cult comedy documentary It's Nice Up North at Louth's Riverhead Theatre, an offbeat evening for fans of gentle British humour.
Paul Smith: Happy, Scarborough Spa
Comedian Paul Smith brings his stand-up show Happy to the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa.
Stargazing in the Garden, Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland
An evening of guided stargazing in the dark skies above Blanchland, a picturesque stone village in the North Pennines, hosted at the historic Lord Crewe Arms.
Bakewell Book Fair
Largest book fair in the Peak District National Park.
Bakewell Christmas Market
Festive market with around 100 stalls across Bakewell town centre, plus brass bands, choirs and street entertainment.
Bakewell Christmas Market Weekend
Around 100 stalls of artisan crafts, gifts and local produce fill Bakewell's Market Street, Granby Road and Riverside Crescent, plus a breakfast with Santa event.
Festive Market and Light Switch On
Doncaster's Corn Exchange hosts a festive market and Christmas lights switch-on event to kick off the festive season in the city centre.
Nick Heyward: The 12 Dates of Christmas, Lincoln Cathedral
The former Haircut 100 frontman brings his festive show to the soaring nave of Lincoln Cathedral, mixing his own hits with Christmas favourites in one of Britain's great medieval settings.
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy
Comedian Nish Kumar performs stand-up at Scarborough Spa.
Doncaster Christmas Light Switch-On
Doncaster city centre's Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment, a brass band, Father Christmas and fireworks.
A Lilidorei Christmas
Festive holiday activities and displays at Lilidorei, part of The Alnwick Garden.
The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective
Talk by former Scotland Yard officer Peter Bleksley at York Barbican.
Vallum Farm Christmas Fayre
A Christmas fayre with stalls and festive activities at Vallum Farm.
The Wind in the Willows, Cast Doncaster
JKL Productions stage Alan Bennett's adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's riverbank classic, following Mole, Ratty, Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad.