What to do in Thorne

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

Dick Whittington (Pantomime)

Dec 14A multi-award-winning festive pantomime.

Christmas at the Club

Dec 14Christmas event.

Guided Grief Walk - A Reflective

Dec 14A reflective walk.

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

Wilmslow Winter Wonderland

Dec 12A festive hotspot transforming Bank Square with Giant Tipis and featuring local artists.

YAMSEN Christmas Celebration Concert 2025

Dec 12A Christmas celebration concert.

Dec 21Oversized dancing elves making appearances throughout the day.

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.

A Christmas Organ Concert

Dec 17Enjoy a festive organ concert at Rochdale's historic Town Hall.

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.

Nov 26A festive light display transforming RHS Garden Bridgewater into an enchanting illuminated trail.

Festive Lunches & Afternoon Tea

Dec 8Enjoy festive lunches and afternoon tea in a historic setting at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.

Christmas Card Craft

Dec 16A Christmas craft session for children to create their own Christmas cards.

Dec 20Experience an illuminated trail and festive displays at RHS Garden Bridgewater.

Christmas at Salford Museum & Art Gallery

Dec 20Join for a wonderful array of festive events and activities.

Christmas at Ordsall Hall

Dec 20Get in the festive spirit with a programme of events and activities.

Salford Church Christmas Events

Dec 20Free Christmas events including a play, Christmas lunch, markets and carols.

Twilight Groove - Empire Rochdale's Mad Friday Party

Dec 19Join Empire Rochdale for their Mad Friday party night.

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.

Dec 20A classic 80s Christmas disco with festive shenanigans, 80's tunes, and festive grub.

Escape with the elves

Dec 20A festive family event with elves.

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.

Christmas at Wythenshawe Hall

Dec 15Festive weekend with the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall.

Festive Night Out Exclusive

Dec 18Enjoy a festive night out with entertainment and activities at Buzz Bingo.

Compakt MAD Friday

Dec 19Celebrate "MAD Friday" with a night of music and entertainment at Hidden Burnley.

Dec 20A chance to meet Santa in his grotto.

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOULIN ROUGE!

Dec 20A party night inviting all Messieurs, Mesdames and Mesdemoiselles to feast, dance and sparkle.

Winter Wonderland Christmas Parties with Diana DoGood

Dec 20Christmas party night including an arrival drink and live entertainment.

Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets

Dec 21Christmas markets with various stalls.

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 Red Hot Santa's

Dec 21Red Hot Santa's making various appearances in their "santastic Xmas outfits".

Little People Christmas Party

Dec 21A Christmas party for children.

The Muppets Christmas Carol

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

Santa's Grotto – Christmas 2025

Nov 29Visit a magical Santa's Grotto, which is free to enter, offering a festive experience for families.

The Rock Express Land Train

Dec 1A free transport service offering a special touch to festive shopping at The Rock.

Magical Festive Event at Mill Gate

Nov 29A magical festive event offering Christmas atmosphere and shopping opportunities.

Nov 22Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway's famously festive Santa Specials.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Dec 19A performance of The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Dec 20Make enchanted family memories on board a traditional steam train with Santa.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Dec 20A very Bury Christmas adventure for all the family! A brand-new family pantomime.

Magical Festive Event at Mill Gate

Dec 20Celebrate Christmas with festive family fun, crafts, and entertainment.

Dec 20Meet Santa for free in his magical grotto.

Christmas with Age Friendly Wythenshawe: Mince Pie Drop-In

Dec 19A drop-in event with mince pies organised by Age Friendly Wythenshawe.

The Science Fiction & Fantasy Lodge - December 2025 Meeting

Dec 15A meeting of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Lodge.

Santa's North Pole Adventure

Nov 28Experience a magical visit with Santa.

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.

24 Doors Advent Trail

Dec 1Discover a new door and its secret location revealed daily as part of Leek's live advent calendar celebrations.

Bonkers Book & Boogie

Dec 17Join for a fun book and boogie session.

A Soulful Christmas Concert

Dec 15An soulful Christmas concert.

Loughborough Community Christmas Tree Festival

Dec 18The annual community Christmas Tree Festival, with a full programme of events.

Cinderella at Loughborough Town Hall

Dec 19A pantomime production of Cinderella.

Cinderella Pantomime for Schools and Nurseries

Dec 19A pantomime performance tailored for schools and nurseries.