What to do in Carlisle

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

Dec 11Part of Newcastle's Christmas, likely a festive light or art display.

Christmas at The Glasshouse with Matt Baker

Dec 17An evening of festive entertainment with Matt Baker.

Dec 19'80s rock band Sweet performs live.

Goldilocks & The Three Bears

Dec 19A traditional pantomime performance.

TRIBUTE TO P!NK!

Dec 20A tribute show to the pop star P!NK, featuring live music.

Santa's House on Pilgrim Street

Dec 20Experience festive cheer at Santa's House, offering a magical experience for children.

Christmas Markets in NewcastleGateshead

Dec 20Browse unique gifts, enjoy festive food and drink at various Christmas Markets across Newcastle and Gateshead.

The Great Dinosaur Christmas

Dec 20A family-friendly Christmas event with a dinosaur theme.

Jez Lowe's Winter Wanderings

Dec 21Enjoy a festive performance by folk musician Jez Lowe.

A Jazzy Christmas - Paul Edis and Friends

Dec 13Enjoy festive jazz performances by Paul Edis and friends with two shows.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 14A festive pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Before The Millennium

Dec 18A concert event.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Dec 5A traditional pantomime performance featuring panto favourites Josh Benson and Brendan.

Christmas Fayre with Santa & Elf on The Shelf

Dec 15A joyful Christmas event at Walworth Castle Hotel, featuring a fayre, Santa, and an Elf on the Shelf.

Christmas Winter Wonderland Artisan Fayre

Dec 20An artisan fayre offering a festive winter wonderland experience.

Festive Fun With Santa

Dec 20Enjoy festive fun activities with Santa.

Re-Live the 90s

Dec 20A Christmas party event to re-live the 90s.

JINGLE BELLS PARTY

Dec 21A children's Jingle Bells party.

Christmas Winter Wonderland Artisan Fayre

Dec 20A Christmas Winter Wonderland Artisan Fayre featuring various stalls and festive activities.

Christmas Fayre 2025

Dec 20A magical Christmas market featuring an artisan fayre.

Festive Events at Tullie

Dec 15A series of festive events hosted by Tullie, Carlisle's prominent museum and art gallery, in the run-up to Christmas.

Carlisle City Centre Weekly Open-Air Market

Dec 17A new weekly market showcasing around 40 local traders in Carlisle's recently revamped city centre.

The Phonics - The music of the Stereophonics

Dec 20A tribute to Stereophonics with support act Malcom.

Christmas Tree Festival

Nov 26Festive display of Christmas trees at Carlisle Cathedral.

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Dec 18A tribute show to Tina Turner.

Dec 19Enjoy a magical "Tea With Santa" event

Festive Night Out Exclusive

Dec 18A festive night out with event lineups and tickets available

STGC Christmas Show 2025

Dec 20South Tyneside Gymnastics Club annual Christmas Show.

Activities at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

Dec 20Activities taking place at the museum.

STGC Christmas Show 2025

Dec 21South Tyneside Gymnastics Club annual Christmas Show.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec 21Enjoy breakfast with Santa.

Dec 19Live music performance featuring ABBA's greatest hits

Santa's Grotto Tynemouth Park 2025

Dec 20Make this Christmas extra special with a visit to our enchanting Santa's Grotto! (SOLD OUT)

80s Christmas Party

Dec 20An 80s Christmas Party.

Tynemouth Market

Dec 20A huge variety of over 150 stalls selling everything from antiques, collectibles, and bric-a-brac to art, toys, and fresh produce.

Weetslade Winter trail

Dec 20A winter trail to explore at Weetslade Country Park.

Festive Dining at Trenchers

Dec 20Festive dining available at Trenchers.

Festive Groove Among the Ruins

Dec 21Festive Groove Among the Ruins.

Jude Brothers concert

Dec 21Jude Brothers is playing live.

SHOKK 90s Revival

Dec 19A 90s themed music and nightlife event.

Voce's Magical Christmas

Dec 18Join the popular local quartet, Voce, for a special Christmas performance.

Pearl and The Piano

Dec 21Live music performance by Pearl and The Piano

Visit Santa at White Scar Cave

Dec 20Festive themed cave experience with special illuminations and Santa.

Lancaster Priory Christmas by Candlelight Concert

Dec 20A concert of festive favorites.

Robin Hood: Adult Panto

Dec 20An adult pantomime performance.

Snow White: Family Panto

Dec 21A family-friendly pantomime performance.

UK's leading female impersonator

Dec 21A night of dance, glamour, and comedy with a leading female impersonator.

Spanish Gallery Exhibition

Dec 15An ongoing exhibition dedicated to Spanish art.

Christmas Wreath Workshop & Festive Feast

Dec 18A workshop to create your own Christmas wreath followed by a festive meal.

Christmas Brass Band

Dec 18Enjoy festive music from a brass band.

Durham Escape Rooms

Nov 27An escape room experience, new for the Christmas season.

Celebrate Christmas in Blyth

Dec 1A town-wide festive celebration featuring special activities from local groups and businesses, and a festive window trail.

Dec 20A live pop music event.

WINTER WONDERFEST

Dec 20A family-friendly event featuring a Taylor Swift tribute act, CBBC's Rastamouse stage show, and The Grinch.

Beauty And The Beast

Dec 5The timeless panto of love and magic.

Tony Hadley, The Christmas Big Band Tour 2025

Dec 13Experience Tony Hadley's Christmas Big Band Tour.

Martin Stephenson

Dec 14An evening performance by Martin Stephenson.

Dec 11A festive event in Newcastle City Centre with activities for the family.

Queen Heaven 360° December immersive dome show

Dec 8A special ticketed immersive dome show.

Collective Disruption

Dec 5An art exhibition showcasing various works.

The Friday Show!

Dec 12Live stand-up comedy performance.

Metrocentre's Elf Academy

Dec 9A festive, interactive experience for children.

Dec 13A comedy event, likely for charity.

Christmas Event at Northside Farm

Dec 13A local Christmas event at Northside Farm.

Food & Drink Event

Dec 14A food and drink event as part of Christmas celebrations.

Sleeping Beauty (Pantomime)

Dec 12Sunderland Empire's sparkling pantomime for the festive season.

Community Chorus

Dec 12A community choir for individuals aged 55 and over.

Sheepfolds Stables Market

Dec 14An artisan food and drink market.

Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts

Dec 14A performing arts event or show by the Sunderland Empire Academy.

Christmas Elf Party

Dec 13Get ready for a magical afternoon full of festive fun at the Christmas Elf Party.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Dec 13Join Darlington panto favourites for this festive extravaganza packed with riotous comedy.

Snow-ball Christmas Party Nights

Dec 13Celebrate the festive season with friends and colleagues at a Christmas Party Night.

The Bootleg Beatles In Concert

Dec 11A concert by the renowned tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles.

Massaoke Christmas

Dec 13A festive live music singalong party.

The Lancashire Hotpots - Party Party Party Tour

Dec 13Live music performance by the popular comedy folk band, The Lancashire Hotpots.

Tales of Christmas Past

Dec 14A Christmas-themed event held in the city centre.

Dec 13Watch Newcastle vs Sunderland in the Premier League on the biggest screen.

Decoupage Christmas Trees Activity

Dec 13An activity to decorate Christmas trees using decoupage.

Supa Santa Sunday

Dec 14A Santa-themed event.

Santa's Grotto Tynemouth Park 2025

Dec 13Make this Christmas extra special with a visit to our enchanting Santa's Grotto at Tynemouth Park! (Sold Out)

The Wind in the Willows

Dec 11A theatrical performance suitable for kids and families.

Sinatra – The Spirit of Swing

Dec 11A music event celebrating the spirit of swing.

Christmas Market

Dec 13Join for a magical Christmas market.

Christmas Family Fun Day

Dec 13Family-friendly activities and fun.

ROO STAR PRESENTS HERE COMES THE GIRLS 2.0

Dec 13Live music event.

The Wind in the Willows

Dec 13A theatre performance based on the classic story.

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Dec 11A performance or event showcasing ballet and contemporary dance.

Marian Art in Durham Cathedral Tour

Dec 11A specially curated tour exploring Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.

Christmas Carol Event

Dec 10A heartwarming Christmas Carol Event to step into a winter wonderland.

Lemons Lemons Lemons

Dec 11A production by Durham Student Theatre.

Saturnalia Trail

Dec 1A family-friendly exhibit.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Nov 20Gala Durham's pantomime production.

Britten's Ceremony of Carols

Dec 13Be transported back to the medieval monastery with Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols.

Christmas with the Durham Singers and Northern Spirit Singers

Dec 13A joint concert of Christmas music featuring the Durham Singers and Northern Spirit Singers.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 13A festive pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 13A festive pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 14A festive pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run

Dec 14A festive themed running event, a 7-hour time challenge for all abilities.

St Cuthbert's Hospice Light Up a Life Service

Dec 14An annual service to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

Stephen Wilson concert

Dec 12A live musical performance by Stephen Wilson