383 upcoming events in North England · page 7 of 16
November 2026
Gladiators Live Tour, Utilita Arena Newcastle
The TV Gladiators bring arena contests, big obstacles and a noisy crowd to Newcastle's Utilita Arena for two days.
Ray Quinn: A Swinging Christmas
Festive swing-music concert at The Atkinson.
Rheged Christmas Fair
A festive fair at the Rheged Centre near Penrith with local makers, gifts and Christmas shopping.
Santa Express Experience, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
A steam train journey through the Eskdale Valley with elf-led storytelling and a visit from Santa.
Music at the Museum: Bradford Voices
Free live choir performance from Bradford Voices at Cliffe Castle Museum.
Tees Cottage Pumping Station Open Day (November)
Late-season open day at the Tees Cottage Pumping Station heritage site in Darlington, County Durham.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), Darlington Hippodrome
The Olivier Award-winning comedy in which a handful of servants retell Austen's romance with karaoke and chaos, playing for a week in Darlington.
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.
The Odd Couple, Theatre by the Lake
Keswick Theatre Club stages Neil Simon's classic comedy with a twist - the genders are swapped, so policewoman Olive takes in her fussy friend Florence with chaotic results.
Royal Northern Sinfonia Christmas Concerts
Festive orchestral concerts by the Royal Northern Sinfonia at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead.
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean, Winter Gardens Opera House
Comedian and musician Bill Bailey brings his new show, blending surreal stand-up with musical virtuosity, to the grand setting of the Opera House.
Craft Market Kendal, Brewery Arts Centre
A weekend craft market at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre, a good place to find handmade gifts from regional makers ahead of Christmas.
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.
Chuckl. Carlisle with Russell Kane, Sands Centre
A stand-up comedy night headlined by Russell Kane, with supporting acts, at the Sands Centre in Carlisle.
Darlington Choral Society: Messiah
A performance of Handel's Messiah by Darlington Choral Society.
Hugh Cornwell, Lowther Pavilion
The former Stranglers frontman plays an intimate gig in Lytham, mixing solo material with songs from his punk and new-wave heyday.
St Annes on the Sea Christmas Lights Switch On
Annual festive celebration and illumination of Christmas lights in St Annes town centre.
St Annes on the Sea Christmas Lights Switch On 2026
Annual Christmas lights switch-on in St Annes Square.
Ulverston Dickensian Festival 2026
Ulverston's streets fill with costumed characters, street performers, a grand costume parade and a Christmas lights switch-on, plus carol singing led by the town band.
Carlisle Racecourse Late-November Jump Fixture
National Hunt jump racing fixture at Carlisle Racecourse as the winter racing season continues.
Mental Elf Festive 5k
Darlington Mind's festive fun run/walk/jog around a two-lap 5k route of South Park, in fancy dress, raising money for local mental health support.
Mental Elf Festive Fun Run
Festive-themed charity fun run at South Park.