368 upcoming events in South England · page 7 of 16
November 2026
The Gruffalo, The Landmark Ilfracombe
Tall Stories' musical stage version of the Julia Donaldson picture book marks 25 years on tour - a gentle, funny first theatre trip for young children and their families.
Christmas Scenes & Illuminations
Christmas scenes and light illuminations with character trails and activities in Dartmouth.
Christmas Scenes & Illuminations, Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe's miniature village is dressed with festive scenes, with evening illuminations and music on selected dates. Children can follow a spotter trail, and crazy golf is included.
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Brahms's Second, Congress Theatre
An afternoon concert of Beethoven's Leonore overture, Neruda's Trumpet Concerto with the orchestra's principal trumpet Tom Nielsen, and Brahms's sunny Second Symphony, conducted by Adam Hickox.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Eastbourne
A large-scale tribute production recreating Pink Floyd's iconic live shows, complete with lights and lasers, at the Congress Theatre.
The Lehrer Effect with Mitch Benn, Minerva Theatre
Mitch Benn performs the satirical songs of Tom Lehrer in a one-night show at Chichester's Minerva Theatre.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Kings Theatre Southsea
A chaotic comic take on Dickens's festive classic in which everything that can go wrong on stage does, a fun pre-Christmas night out at the Kings Theatre.
Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years, Minerva Theatre
Political comedian Mark Thomas marks four decades of stand-up with an evening of sharp storytelling at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester.
Present Laughter, Chichester Festival Theatre
Tracy-Ann Oberman leads a new staging of Noel Coward's comedy about a vain matinee idol and his chaotic household, on tour at Chichester Festival Theatre.
Burt Bacharach: His Life Story in Music and Theatre, Minerva Theatre
A show combining theatre and live music to tell the story of songwriter Burt Bacharach, running for two nights at Chichester's Minerva Theatre.
Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market
Three-day Christmas market at Buckfast Abbey featuring handcrafted gifts and artisan products.
Gosport Business Awards 2026
Annual awards ceremony celebrating local businesses, held at Jervis Gallery, Gosport.
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.
Combe Christmas - Lighting of the Lights, Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe kicks off the festive season by switching on its Christmas lights, with the town gathering for an evening of seasonal cheer - a good excuse for a winter visit to the harbour town.
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.
Ilfracombe Rock N Roll Weekender 2026
A retro 1950s weekender at North Devon Resort with live rock'n'roll bands, DJs and plenty of dancing, plus on-site accommodation packages for those making a break of it.
Meads Magic Christmas Event, Meads Street
Meads Street is lined with festive stalls and activities for an evening of Christmas shopping in the village-style suburb below the South Downs, a good local alternative to the town-centre market.
Pallant Proms Piano Recital, Pallant House Gallery
Lunchtime piano recital by award-winning young pianist Seoyun Baek in the Reserve Collection room of Pallant House Gallery, Chichester.
RNLI 200 Comedy Night, Marine Theatre
A special edition of the Marine's monthly comedy club marking 200 years of the Lyme Regis RNLI lifeboat station, with a headline act and supporting comics.
Scott Borley as Robbie Williams Tribute
Robbie Williams tribute concert at HEDCA, Gosport.
The All-New Adventures of Peter Pan
Family Christmas show at the Marlowe Theatre reimagining Peter Pan.
Train of Lights, Paignton to Kingswear
Award-winning illuminated steam train experience passing through a lit-up tunnel and 'enchanted forest'.