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December 2026
Sara Pascoe Live, The Alban Arena
Comedian Sara Pascoe brings her stand-up show to The Alban Arena in December, a pre-Christmas night out in St Albans.
Unwrapping the Past: Christmas Exhibition, St George's Arts Centre
A free walk-through exhibition tracing Christmas customs from medieval Britain to today, with vintage decorations, toys and photos, plus the stories behind mince pies and wassailing. Open on selected days only.
Christkindl Market Norwich
Traditional German-style Christmas market at Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich, with wooden chalets, food and drink stalls.
Christmas Crooners, Sheringham Little Theatre
An evening of festive swing and crooning classics at Sheringham Little Theatre, a cosy seasonal night out.
Holkham Christmas Market
A three-day festive market at Holkham on the North Norfolk coast, with seasonal gifts, food and a chance to combine it with a coastal winter walk.
King's Lynn Festive Merchants' Market
Christmas market in the former Argos building at Vancouver Quarter, King's Lynn, with up to 25 stallholders each day selling gifts and festive goods.
Keepers of the Christmas Magic, St George's Arts Centre
An immersive festive adventure for young children and their families, led by elves on a tour of the Old Tinsel Factory to help save the Christmas magic escaping from the Wish Vault.
Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime, Sheringham Little Theatre
The Sheringham Little Theatre's family Christmas panto, running from mid-December into the new year with all the usual comedy and audience participation.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cliffs Pavilion Southend
The Cliffs Pavilion panto, starring Shane Richie and Steps singer Faye Tozer, runs from mid-December into the new year.
Southend-on-Sea Record Fair (December)
Second seasonal vinyl record fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend-on-Sea.
The Ho Ho Ho Jolly Christmas Show, Woodville Studio
A gentle Christmas show for little ones set in Santa's workshop, with Jolly the head elf, puppetry, magic and falling snow, and a visit from Father Christmas himself.
Bublé Christmas by Candlelight, St Albans Cathedral
A Michael Bublé tribute act with a live big band performs Christmas hits by candlelight in St Albans Cathedral, with two seatings in the evening.
Vantom Village Christmas Market, Calverton (December)
A second weekend of the Calverton Christmas market just before the holiday, with independent stallholders and festive entertainment for last-minute presents and treats.
Braintree Christmas Street Market 2026
A festive street market in Braintree town centre with seasonal stalls, food, gifts and entertainment in the run-up to Christmas.
Hobbs of Henley Santa Cruise
A festive river cruise on the Thames from Henley-on-Thames with a visit from Santa, running over four days before Christmas. A gentle family treat on the water.
KLFC Christmas Carol Concert, St Nicholas' Chapel
King's Lynn Festival Chorus hosts its popular family carol concert of readings and seasonal singing in St Nicholas' Chapel, a candlelit-feeling festive outing in the historic heart of the town.
St Albans Bach Choir Carol Concert
Family and evening carol concerts by St Albans Bach Choir held at St Albans Cathedral on Christmas Eve.
Winter Warmer Walk: Guided Historical Circular Walk
A guided circular historical walk around Gravesend organised by Gravesend Historical Society to blow away the winter cobwebs.
Southend-on-Sea New Year's Eve Seafront Fireworks 2026
Free fireworks displays launched from a barge off Southend Pier, lighting up the seafront to welcome in the New Year.
January 2027
New Year's Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Free family entertainment on Great Yarmouth's seafront at the Britannia Pier, with illuminated stilt walkers, DJs and live music leading up to a fireworks finale.
The Wizard of Oz: Wicked & Willing (Adult Panto), Sheringham Little Theatre
A grown-ups-only pantomime take on The Wizard of Oz in Sheringham, for those wanting a cheekier January show.
GirlyPop Live, Cliffs Pavilion Southend
A live pop show at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion.
Keys & Gray Unleashed, Palace Theatre Southend
Richard Keys and Andy Gray share football stories in a live evening at Southend's Palace Theatre.
The Grove Burns Night 2027, Cromer
A Burns Night celebration at The Grove in North Norfolk, marking Scotland's national poet with a traditional winter supper theme.