What to do in Exmouth

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

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Dec 15Popular Christmas Market in the historic heart of Exeter, featuring festive stalls and local goods.

Exeter Comedy Club - Christmas Specials

Dec 19A special festive comedy night featuring local and touring comedians.

Roof Tours – December

Dec 20A fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of Exeter Cathedral, visiting the roof space, wandering above the nave, and seeing the Ringing Chamber.

Dec 17An uplifting evening filled with festive music and community spirit at the annual Carol Concert.

Dec 19A musical yuletide comedy where audience participation is absolutely, unequivocally, one hundred percent, NOT mandatory.

Dec 20Visit Santa's Grotto at The Grand Pier

Living Spit Presents Beauty & The Beast

Dec 16Family theatre show filled with laughter and wonder by North-Somerset based Living Spit.

Christmas by Candlelight

Dec 20Soak in the magic of Christmas by Candlelight.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec 20Create Christmas memories with Breakfast with Santa events.

Christmas Concert with Costanzi Consort

Dec 15Join the local choir, Costanzi Consort, for their annual festive concert, delighting attendees with a feast of festive and choral music, including mulled wine and a mince pie.

Quaywest Christmas Market

Dec 15Enjoy a festive Christmas market with hot chocolates, mulled wine, and other seasonal delights.

The Christmas Train of Lights

Dec 15Embark on a multi award-winning festive journey from Paignton to Kingswear, enjoying spectacular light displays along the way.

Carols in the Caves

Dec 16Enjoy carols in the unique setting of Kents Cavern.

Quaywest Christmas Market

Dec 12Splashdown Quaywest comes alive this Christmas as the Paignton waterpark is transformed into a festive market with local craft stalls, food and drink, entertainment and children's activities.

Bay of Lights Ice Rink

Dec 6A beautifully lit, large ice rink offering hourly sessions for up to 80 skaters, as part of the wider Bay of Lights festive illumination trail.

Taunton Independent Market Christmas Markets

Dec 4Christmas markets offering seasonal delights.

Jack & The Beanstalk - Pantomime

Dec 5The best family pantomime in Taunton.

Santa Express from Bishops Lydeard

Dec 6Make memories with a festive train ride.

Christmas with The Rifles

Dec 20A festive concert featuring The Salamanca Band and Bugles of The Rifles.

Taunton Concert Band Christmas Concert

Dec 20A festive evening full of sparkle, warmth, and Christmas cheer presented by the Taunton Concert Band.

Jack & The Beanstalk - Pantomime

Dec 20Join for a giant pantomime adventure, promising the best family pantomime in Taunton.

A Winter's Tail - A Solstice Celebration for Early Years

Dec 21A fun, play-along theatre adventure led by The Last Baguette theatre company.

Candlelit Carol Service

Dec 21A traditional and atmospheric carol service by candlelight.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Dec 16Enjoy a festive-themed afternoon tea.

Festive Thursdays

Dec 18A general festive event held on Thursdays.

Wicked For Good (Film)

Dec 19A film screening at the Pavilion.

Anyway Up Bingo Christmas Special!

Dec 16Christmas-themed bingo event.

Dec 15An upcoming show at Weymouth Pavilion.

John Etheridge & Chris Garrick

Dec 15A musical performance by John Etheridge and Chris Garrick.

Christmas Pantomime Jack & The Beanstalk

Dec 19This year's giant of a pantomime!

Propane Lane [BLACK FRIDAY]

Dec 19Celebrate the festive season at Bridgend's premium events space.

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Dec 20Live music performance

Dec 15A festive illumination trail featuring new attractions and an ice rink, running along the seafronts of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham.

Bay of Lights Christmas Market

Nov 28Explore over 30 local stalls offering a variety of unique items as part of Torquay's festive illuminations.

Bay of Lights Ice Rink

Dec 6Enjoy hourly ice skating sessions under a beautifully lit canopy.

Arena Christmas Party

Dec 20A festive party event held at Arena Torquay.

Train of Lights

Nov 29A festive train journey illuminated with lights, offering a magical experience.

A GRINCHMAS TEA PARTY

Dec 20A Grinch-themed tea party.

CHRISTMAS FUN @Woolavington

Dec 17A festive fun event.

Bridgwater Voices Community Choir Christmas Concert

Dec 17A magical evening filled with festive cheer and an end-of-term Christmas celebration by the community choir.

Christmas Activities with Santa Meet & Greet

Dec 20Santa Meet & Greet, Elf Hat, Animal Feed and Christmas Activities for families.

Christmashay Village - Princesshay

Dec 8Festive village offering various Christmas activities and shopping.

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Dec 8A traditional Christmas market with stalls selling crafts, food, and gifts on the historic Cathedral Green.

Christmas with the Cathedral Choir

Dec 9A series of festive musical performances by the Exeter Cathedral Choir held nightly at 7pm.

Exeter Cathedral Roof Tours

Dec 8Daily guided tours providing historical insights and panoramic views from the Cathedral's roof, starting at 11:15 am.

Winter Community Exhibition

Dec 8An art exhibition at Exeter Cathedral exploring themes of gratitude and thanks.

Exeter Christmas Market

Nov 20Exeter Cathedral's popular Christmas Market.

Brillsville Market

Dec 13A local produce market with stalls, treats, and repairs.

Swinging Christmas with the Exeter Jazz Orchestra!

Dec 13Enjoy a festive evening of jazz music.

Ultimate Daytime Christmas Party

Dec 13A Christmas party event.

The Stan Hacking Concert Band: Christmas Spectacular

Dec 14A Christmas concert by The Stan Hacking Concert Band.

Advent Series 2025 by the Revd...

Nov 30An Advent series at Exeter Cathedral.

Christmas with...

Dec 9A Christmas performance at Exeter Cathedral.

The Cardiff Secret Santa Christmas Pub Crawl

Dec 13A festive pub crawl with a Secret Santa theme.

Welsh Of The West End

Dec 13A musical performance by Welsh artists from the West End.

Dec 13Drum & Bass artist Shy FX performs a club night.

Festive Silent Disco

Dec 13Family-friendly silent disco event.

Disco Inferno – A Live Celebration of Floor Fillers

Dec 13A live performance celebrating disco hits, part of the Cardiff Christmas Festival.

Cardiff's Winter Wonderland

Nov 29Festive attraction including ice skating and opportunities to visit Santa, open during these dates.

The Rat Pack A Swingin' Christmas

Dec 14A festive swing music show, part of the Cardiff Christmas Festival.

Plymouth Winter Wonderland

Nov 21A festive event featuring a huge real ice rink, Santa's Enchanted Grotto, live music, rides, attractions, a Christmas bar, and festive food stalls.

Royal William Yard Festive Market

Dec 10A festive market.

Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas

Dec 11A theatrical performance of Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas.

Plymouth Christmas Market

Nov 27Soak up the festive spirit at the all-new Plymouth Christmas Market, featuring beautifully decorated wooden chalets bursting with artisan crafts and gifts.

REACH Wrestling

Dec 14REACH Wrestling superstars collide in their return to Marjon University Plymouth for an evening of live professional wrestling action, bringing family-friendly entertainment.

Theatr Bont - 113: “49 and 64 are in the room.”

Dec 11The first Pub Theatre in Bridgend featuring the play "49 and 64 are in the room. They cannot see each other but they can..."

Dec 12A raucous musical yuletide comedy.

Festive Funfair Christmas Party

Dec 12A Christmas party featuring funfair attractions.

Nordic Nights Christmas Party

Dec 12A themed Christmas party with a Nordic twist.

GINGERBREAD PARTY

Dec 13Get festive at the Gingerbread Christmas Party.

Christmas Party: Live Music ft The Stereo Jacks & Christmas Sharing platters

Dec 13An unforgettable night of live music from the Stereo Jacks with Christmas sharing platters.

Festive Funfair Christmas Party

Dec 13The ultimate Festive Funfair Christmas Party, hosted in the splendid Regency Suite, includes a Three-Course Dinner.

Dec 13A musical yuletide comedy.

Dec 14Get your picture with Santa Paws.

Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea

Dec 13An engaging murder mystery event with afternoon tea.

Quaywest Christmas Market

Dec 13A festive market offering Christmas goods and cheer.

Dec 6Make memories with the Santa Express.

Handel's "Messiah"

Dec 13Handel's glorious Messiah is the best-known sacred oratorio in the repertoire, performed by Taunton Choral Society.

Dec 13With captivating live music, The Nutcracker is a spellbinding adventure celebrating bravery and friendship.

Taunton Independent Market Christmas Markets

Dec 14A quality street market bringing the magic of Christmas to local families with various stalls.

Festive Thursdays

Dec 11Enjoy a festive cruise night with great food, music, and dancing in Coastal Vibes style.

Dec 10A festive cruise experience along the Jurassic Coast, featuring great food, music, and dancing.

Christmas in Weymouth

Dec 10General Christmas festivities and celebrations across Weymouth.

Carols by the Christmas Tree

Dec 13Join the Mayor of Weymouth for carols by the Christmas Tree.

Santa on the Sea

Dec 13A Santa-themed event taking place on the sea.

Anyway Up Bingo Christmas

Dec 13A Christmas-themed bingo event at Weymouth Pavilion.

One Voice Choir Christmas Concert

Dec 14A delightful Christmas concert hosted by the local One Voice Choir.

Carols by the Sea

Dec 14Carols presented by The Friends of Greenhill Gardens.

The Cher Experience

Dec 12A tribute show to Cher.

Witching Hour Alternative Club Night

Dec 13An alternative club night.

The Arch presents Pitbull UK - Mr Worldwide Tribute

Dec 13A tribute performance to Pitbull (Mr Worldwide).

I wonder night walk under the stars

Dec 13A relaxing evening walk taking in the local town and sea views.

Off Grid Street Popup - Propane Lane

Dec 14Celebrate the festive season with live acts at Bridgend's premium events space, OffGrid.

Icescape Westpoint 2025

Dec 11An ice skating event.

Breakfast With Santa Claus

Dec 12Magical family moments and Christmas events for kids, enjoying breakfast with Santa.

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt

Dec 8An evening of mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt.

Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

Nov 28The Bay of Lights Illumination Trail returns, bringing a sparkle of seasonal spirit to the English Riviera.

Ice Skating at Abbey Park

Dec 6A beautifully lit, large ice rink offering hourly sessions, a new attraction for 2025.

Torquay Christmas Market

Nov 28Combines shopping, food, and festive fun with over 30 local stalls.

Christmas Train of Lights

Nov 28The must-see event in the South West festive calendar, offering a fantastic train experience.