What to do in Hessle

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

Barnsley Christmas Market

Nov 29Celebrate the festive season with a traditional Christmas market offering various goods and seasonal cheer.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Dec 6A festive pantomime for the whole family, with multiple showtimes available.

Barnsley FC v Leyton Orient FC

Dec 13Football match in League One

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 13Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 13Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

Festive Party Night

Dec 13A festive evening with dinner and a DJ

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 14Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

Beauty & The Beast

Dec 14Pantomime performance

YAMSEN Christmas Celebration Concert 2025

Dec 12A Christmas celebration concert.

Nativity Service

Dec 14A Nativity Service

Almondbury Christmas Lights evening

Dec 10A festive community event to celebrate the switching on of the Christmas lights.

Mount Community Group Christmas Concert with The Memory Lane Band & Singers

Dec 10A festive Christmas concert featuring The Memory Lane Band & Singers.

Beauty and the Beast pantomime

Dec 10The annual Christmas pantomime, a magical tale suitable for the whole family.

Meltham Makers Market Festive Shopping Evening

Dec 10A festive shopping evening featuring handcrafted local produce, gifts, and more.

A Merry Little Christmas - concert with Huddersfield Voices Choir

Dec 10A Christmas concert performed by the Huddersfield Voices Choir.

The Flint Street Nativity by Huddersfield Thespians

Dec 10A theatrical performance of The Flint Street Nativity by the Huddersfield Thespians.

University of Huddersfield Brass Band Christmas Extravaganza

Dec 13A Christmas concert by the University of Huddersfield Brass Band as part of the Kirklees Concert Season.

Rave Against The Machine

Dec 13A rave event.

Christmas Children's Craft Event

Dec 18Get into the seasonal spirit and make your own Christmas tree. Places are limited, booking advised.

Kilnhurst Community Choir Christmas Concert with Alejandro Barnett (Harp)

Dec 18Christmas concert with guest soloist Alejandro Barnett (Harp).

The Jingle Bell Ball

Dec 19A festive ball/party event at The Empire Theatre.

Big Chonky Quiz of the Year 2025

Dec 19A pub quiz event to round off the year.

Children's Christmas Craft Events

Dec 21Celebrate the season with crafts, stories, and smiles. Booking via rotherham.gov.uk is required.

Robin Hood Pantomime

Nov 28This year's Christmas pantomime.

Jack and The Beanstalk

Dec 9Wakefield's very own pantomime, telling the story of a boy, a cow, magic beans, and a fearsome giant.

Christmas Activities at National Coal Mining Museum

Dec 20Enjoy festive activities suitable for families.

The Snowman LIVE 2025 (4pm)

Dec 20Experience a live performance of The Snowman.

Beauty & The Beast Pantomime

Dec 15A pantomime with a beautiful cast, featuring Martin Daniels as Seymour.

Winter is Coming

Dec 19Event at Fusion Grimsby.

DOCKS CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

Dec 19Christmas party night at Docks Academy.

Beauty & The Beast

Dec 20A pantomime performance featuring Martin Daniels as Seymour.

Christmas PJ Movie Party!

Dec 20A Christmas movie night with classics shown back-to-back, encouraging attendees to wear pyjamas.

Winter is Coming

Dec 19A club event.

Woodkirk Academy Christmas Concert

Dec 17A Christmas concert by Woodkirk Academy.

Beauty and the Beast

Dec 1The Lawrence Batley Theatre's pantomime for Christmas 2025.

Christmas Comedy Cellar

Dec 18Two nights of laughs featuring top comedians to get into the festive spirit.

Mistletoe & Musicals

Dec 15Wilton Productions return to The Plowright Theatre for their fourth annual Christmas spectacular.

Dec 18Visit Santa and Mrs Claus in their cosy grotto.

Dec 19Visit Santa and Mrs Claus in their cosy grotto.

Foodtruck - Lokis Pizza

Dec 20A food truck event featuring Lokis Pizza.

Dec 20Live music performance.

Scunthorpe and District Choral Society Annual Christmas Concert

Dec 20An annual Christmas concert by the Scunthorpe and District Choral Society.

Dec 20A Christmas cinema screening of "The Snowman".

Breakfast or Afternoon Tea with Santa

Dec 20A festive event for children to meet Santa and enjoy breakfast or afternoon tea.

Community Christmas Market

Dec 20A community Christmas market hosted by "The Iron".

80's vs 90's Christmas

Dec 20A Christmas-themed event with an 80s vs 90s theme.

Jack & The Beanstalk

Dec 20A traditional pantomime performance.

Dec 21Live music performance.

The Muppets Christmas Carol

Dec 21A Christmas cinema screening of "The Muppets Christmas Carol".

Christmas carol Service

Dec 21A Christmas carol service.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 17Magical Family Pantomime. Times are hard for Dame Trott, and this panto promises music, laughter, and festive sparkle.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 17Magical Family Pantomime. Times are hard for Dame Trott, and this panto promises music, laughter, and festive sparkle.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 19Magical Family Pantomime. Times are hard for Dame Trott, and this panto promises music, laughter, and festive sparkle.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 19Magical Family Pantomime. Times are hard for Dame Trott, and this panto promises music, laughter, and festive sparkle.

Festive Live Bash

Dec 19An evening event with arrival drinks. This event is currently sold out.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Magical Family Pantomime

Dec 21Experience the joy of a traditional Christmas pantomime.

Dec 21Enjoy a festive meal at The Majestic Hotel & Spa.

Bonkers Book & Boogie

Dec 17Join for a fun book and boogie session.

Christmas at York Castle Museum

Dec 1Enjoy festive activities and events, including mince pies and Green Father Christmas, as part of the museum's Christmas offerings.

York Minster Christmas Tree Festival

Nov 29A festive display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees within the magnificent setting of York Minster.

Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

Dec 8Embark on a spooky and comedic bus tour exploring York's haunted history and ghostly tales.

Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

Dec 8A guided walking tour delving into the history of witches and the ancient streets of York's old town.

City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

Dec 8Explore York's main attractions and historical sites on a guided walking tour designed for small groups.

Dec 20A heart-warming new family Christmas adventure about a Christmas Star and a Mission to the Moon, when sisters Bailey and Atlas embark on an adventure.

Musica Shelley Christmas Concert 2025

Dec 16A Christmas concert held at Dewsbury Town Hall.

Christmas Party Night

Dec 21An unforgettable festive celebration with arrival drinks.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Dec 13Bringing the best live stand-up comedy to York, featuring comedians from shows such as Mock The Week.

Christmas Carol Service

Dec 17A local Christmas carol service.

Christmas with 'THE TRILOGIES'

Dec 19A live music event returning after two sell-out years.

Family Free Event & Live Music

Dec 20A family-friendly event with arts and crafts, and live music.

Arts & Crafts Family Free Event Workshop

Dec 21A workshop focused on arts and crafts for families.

Space Kid Records - Christmas Showcase

Dec 21A Christmas music showcase featuring performances.

Sounds of Christmas

Dec 13A fundraising concert for Jessie's Fund, featuring York Railway Institute Band and York R I Development Band, promising magical music.

Christmas Party Nights 'Snow and Sparkles'

Dec 19Scarborough Spa's festive party night, part of an event series running from December 13 to December 20, 2025, with specific party nights on the 19th and 20th.

The Wizard of Oz

Dec 20Follow the yellow brick road in this classic tale brought to the stage.

Beauty & The Beast

Dec 6A festive Christmas pantomime.

Saplings Friday forest school

Dec 19Forest school playgroup sessions for children.

Festive Night Out Exclusive

Dec 18A festive night out at Buzz Bingo Castleford.

Castleford Christmas Crafts

Dec 20A free Christmas crafts event at Castleford Museum.

Festive Night Out Exclusive - Grimsby

Dec 18A festive evening out at Buzz Bingo.

Winter is Coming

Dec 19A nightlife event featuring music.

80's XMAS PARTY TIME with Rewind 80's

Dec 20An 80's themed Christmas party with live music.

Dec 21A communal Christmas-themed ride or gathering, likely social or sport-related.

Hansel & Gretel

Dec 17A joyful theatre production perfect for ages 2-6, telling the classic fairy tale.

CHRISTMAS BLISS DAYTIME DISCO

Dec 20A festive daytime disco event.

Snowball Christmas Party Nights

Dec 20Christmas party nights available for friends, family, or colleagues.

It's Christmas 5km

Dec 21A 5km run event.

Christmas Concert 2025

Dec 17An annual Christmas concert featuring performances by The Rushcliffe Studio for Performing Arts.

West Bridgford Comedy Christmas Special with Gary Delaney

Dec 20A Christmas comedy special featuring Gary Delaney, Adam Bloom, and Carl Jones.

Dec 19A magical experience for all the family to meet the Wentworth Castle deer, followed by a festive breakfast.

The Snowman with Live Orchestra

Dec 13A screening of "The Snowman" accompanied by a live orchestra.

Christmas LIVE (ROUGE 2025)

Dec 19Step into a world of glitz and glamour with a Parisian cabaret theme and a special guest DJ Night.

Christmas Party Night - 'Princes of Motown'

Dec 19Celebrate the festivities with a Christmas party night, enjoying the timeless music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Dec 8Discover the theatre epic of Miss Saigon as the production comes to Leeds Grand Theatre.

The Snowman and the Snowdog in concert

Dec 13A festive concert featuring "The Snowman and the Snowdog".

Aladdin - Lyceum Panto

Dec 5A festive pantomime performance at the Lyceum Theatre.

Light Up Sheffield

Dec 5Ten magical nights illuminating three of Sheffield's most iconic landmarks with festive lights.

Christmas Tree Festival

Dec 2A festival displaying decorated Christmas trees at the Cathedral.

Meet Santa & enjoy the festive fun!

Dec 6Magical holiday activities for the whole family, including meeting Santa.

The Wedding Singer

Dec 10A theatre performance of "The Wedding Singer".