368 upcoming events in South England · page 9 of 16
December 2026
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 (4 Dec)
Festive party night at Eastbourne Town Hall with real snow, immersive decor and live 80s-00s party hits from The Normans and Dynamite.
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Chichester Cathedral presents a festive candlelit performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons to mark the start of the Christmas season.
Chichester Farmers' Market 2
Regular farmers' market in the city centre.
Christmas at Betteshanger Park
Festive family experiences on selected dates through December at Betteshanger Park, the former colliery turned country park outside Deal. Tickets must be booked online in advance.
Dover Community Christmas Market
Community Christmas market in White Cliffs Country with local makers, festive food and gifts for the Dover area.
Father Christmas at Dover Castle
Children can meet Father Christmas inside English Heritage's Dover Castle on selected December days. Advance booking is required, making it a memorable festive visit to one of England's great fortresses.
Festive Fun at Walmer Castle & Gardens
English Heritage dresses Walmer Castle and its gardens for Christmas, with seasonal activities for families to enjoy while exploring this Tudor coastal fort near Deal.
Hey! Christmas Tree, Minerva Theatre
A family Christmas show by Vicki Berwick, based on a poem by Michael Morpurgo, returns to the Minerva Theatre for the festive season.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Kings Theatre Southsea
The Kings Theatre's 2026 family pantomime, with giants, magic beans and plenty of audience participation in one of the south coast's most handsome Edwardian theatres.
Mad Dog Mcrea: Dusk Till Dawn, Marine Theatre
The West Country folk-rock party band brings its Dusk Till Dawn tour to Lyme Regis, promising a foot-stomping, festival-style night in December.
Ultimate Christmas Party Fest 2026 (5 Dec)
Second night of the festive party series at Eastbourne Town Hall, featuring Inner Soul Collective and Dynamite performing live.
Chichester Festive Market
Christmas market stalls selling gifts, novelties and festive food and drink line East and North Street in Chichester city centre.
Dover's Winter Light Up
Christmas lights switch-on with a lantern procession from Pencester Gardens, an artisan market in Market Square and a youth market with food village.
James Yorkston, Marine Theatre
The Fife singer-songwriter, known for a long run of acclaimed folk albums, plays a quiet, story-rich evening at the Marine Theatre.
The Saunton Christmas Experience
Festive two-course lunch with grotto and Santa visit for children at Saunton Sands Hotel, near Braunton.
Winter Fest in the Barn
Christmas gift and craft fair in the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey, Torquay.
Dover's Christmas Lights Market
Festive market with local food and craft stallholders held alongside Dover's Christmas lights celebrations in the town centre.
The Novium Museum Indoor Christmas Market
The Novium Museum on Tower Street, Chichester, hosts an indoor Christmas market of local craft and gift stalls.
Bill Bailey, Congress Theatre
The musical comedian and TV favourite brings his stand-up tour to Eastbourne's Congress Theatre for one night in the run-up to Christmas.
Totnes Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping
Town-wide festive market evenings in Totnes with street food, craft stalls and live music, opening with a lantern parade.
Scrooge Live, The Landmark Ilfracombe
The classic 1951 film of A Christmas Carol starring Alastair Sim, screened with a newly written score played live by the FB Pocket Orchestra - a cosy, cultured festive night out.
Lyme Regis Christmas Tree Festival
Decorated Christmas trees fill Lyme Regis Baptist Church for this popular annual festive display and fundraiser.
Snow White Pantomime, Princess Theatre Torquay
Torquay's big Christmas pantomime retells Snow White with comedy, songs and spectacle for all ages. A relaxed performance is also scheduled on 27 December.
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Chichester Cathedral hosts a candlelit concert of festive film music performed live as part of its Christmas concert series.