412 upcoming events in Central England · page 7 of 18
November 2026
Calendar Girls, Queen's Hall Hexham
The heartwarming comedy based on the true story of Yorkshire Women's Institute members who posed for a charity calendar, staged over three nights in Hexham.
Living North Christmas Fair
A large festive shopping fair held at York Racecourse.
Mablethorpe Scooter Rally
Annual scooter rally based at Haven's Golden Sands Holiday Park, Mablethorpe, with live bands.
Russell Watson, Stourbridge Town Hall
Classical-crossover tenor Russell Watson performs an evening of operatic favourites and popular songs in the intimate setting of Stourbridge Town Hall.
The Manfreds
Live music performance from 1960s hitmakers The Manfreds.
Thornbridge Estate Christmas Market
A Christmas shopping market around Thornbridge Hall's Carriage House and courtyard.
Winter Lights at The Alnwick Garden
Illuminated garden light displays in the evening at The Alnwick Garden.
As Night Falls: The Crimson Ball, Derby Museum
An after-dark evening at Derby Museum and Art Gallery with a gothic, crimson theme, giving visitors a different way to see the galleries.
Garage Republic Festival, Ultra Warehouse
A UK garage and dance music event at Ultra Warehouse in Derby, bringing a night of club-style sets to the city.
Handel's Messiah, Lincoln Cathedral
A performance of Handel's much-loved oratorio inside Lincoln Cathedral, a fitting start to the Christmas season with the famous Hallelujah chorus echoing beneath the Gothic vaults.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026, Derby Museum
The touring exhibition of the year's finest contemporary portrait paintings arrives at Derby Museum & Art Gallery on The Strand, giving visitors a chance to see new work by leading portrait artists.
Too Much Too Young: The Music of 2Tone and Beyond, Scarborough Spa
A live tribute to the ska and 2Tone sound of The Specials, Madness and more at the Spa Theatre in Scarborough.
Cleethorpes Christmas Fayre
Christmas Fayre at Memorial Hall, Cleethorpes, with festive stalls and entertainment.
Doncaster Gaming Market
The UK's biggest gaming collectors' market, held at the Doncaster Dome.
Noel Fitzpatrick, Dudley Town Hall
The Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick shares stories from his veterinary career and thoughts on animals and life in a live stage show in Dudley.
Alnwick Christmas Lights Switch-On
The Duchess of Northumberland turns on Alnwick's Christmas lights.
Morpeth Mistletoe Fair
A festive town-centre celebration and fair in Morpeth marking the start of the Christmas season.
Skegness Christmas Market
Skegness's Christmas Market in Tower Gardens, with festive stalls, food and drink, and seasonal entertainment.
Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair
Two-day festive fair in the Guest Hall of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, featuring handcrafted gifts from local artisans and seasonal treats.
The Chronicles of Dudley Castle
Festive trail and Santa's Grotto set within the walls of the 11th-century Dudley Castle, combined with admission to Dudley Zoo.
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
Early and late orchestral tribute concerts of Hans Zimmer's film scores staged inside Lincoln Cathedral.
Dom Joly: Trigger Happy TV The Anniversary Show, Queen's Hall
Dom Joly looks back at his anarchic hidden-camera series Trigger Happy TV, with clips and behind-the-scenes stories, on a live anniversary tour stop in Hexham.
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight, Lincoln Cathedral
A candlelit evening of waltzes, polkas and Christmas music in the Viennese tradition, performed beneath the arches of Lincoln Cathedral.
2026 UK Snooker Championship
Professional ranking snooker tournament at York Barbican.