383 upcoming events in North England · page 9 of 16
December 2026
Keswick Victorian Fayre 2026
Keswick's Victorian-themed Christmas street market in the Market Square with stalls, live entertainment and a children's funfair.
A Town Called Christmas
A festive family show at Theatre by the Lake running through December.
Kate Rusby, St George's Hall
Folk singer Kate Rusby performs at St George's Hall in December, a night of her distinctive Yorkshire voice and seasonal-leaning folk songs.
Scrooge, Winter Gardens Blackpool
Festive stage production of Scrooge at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, Sands Centre
Carlisle's big Christmas family pantomime at the Sands Centre, with multiple daily performances running from 10 December through to New Year's Eve.
The Santa Experience, Theatre by the Lake
A 45-minute festive session for young families with a Christmas story and quiz, then a visit to Santa's Grotto where every child gets a present and a photo opportunity.
Beauty and the Beast (pantomime)
Darlington Hippodrome's Christmas pantomime for the 2026/27 festive season.
Cinderella
Harraby Community Theatre's community pantomime production of the classic Cinderella fairytale, staged in Carlisle over two nights.
Christmas Carols Weekend in Haworth
Brass bands, choirs, singers and ukulele troupes perform along Haworth's historic Main Street as part of the village's Christmas celebrations.
Darlington Ice Sculpture Trail
Festive ice sculpture trail through Darlington town centre as part of the Christmas events programme.
Ice Sculpture Trail
Ice sculptures displayed at key locations across Darlington town centre as part of the Christmas festivities.
The Albion Christmas Band, Lowther Pavilion
Folk veterans mark the season with carols, seasonal songs and readings in a warm, gently humorous concert that has become a Christmas tradition for many.
Carlisle Racecourse December Fixture
Winter National Hunt raceday at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle.
Haworth Late Night Christmas Shopping
Haworth's independent shops, tea rooms and pubs stay open late for festive late-night shopping evenings on Main Street.
Christmas by Candlelight, Empress Ballroom
A festive concert of carols and Christmas music staged by candlelight in the Winter Gardens' magnificent Empress Ballroom, suitable for the whole family.
Showaddywaddy, Lowther Pavilion
The 1970s rock and roll revival band bring hits such as Under the Moon of Love to a pre-Christmas party night in Lytham St Annes.
The Elves & The Shoemaker, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
A family Christmas show at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre retelling the classic fairy tale, suited to young children over the festive break.
The Lancashire Hotpots: Hotpotmania Tour, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
Northern comedy-folk band The Lancashire Hotpots bring their irreverent singalong show to Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre.
Freckleton Brass Band: Christmas All Wrapped Up, Lowther Pavilion
A local Fylde brass band performs a festive programme of carols and seasonal favourites, a classic way to get into the Christmas spirit in Lytham.
Burlesque Christmas Season, Winter Gardens Opera House
A glamorous holiday-season run of burlesque cabaret at the Opera House, offering grown-up festive entertainment through Christmas and New Year.
Christmas Eve Carols in the Square
A community carol-singing event held in Keswick's Market Square on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day at Keswick Alhambra Cinema
The Alhambra Cinema opens on Christmas Day with mulled wine, mince pies and a choice of festive films, raising money for the Cumbrian Winter Warmth Campaign.
Pinocchio
A festive family theatre production at Theatre by the Lake over the Christmas/New Year holidays.
HowayManay New Year's Eve Quayside Party
Ticketed New Year's Eve celebration on Newcastle Quayside with live music on two stages, food stalls and bars.