What to do in York

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

Christmas at the Club

Dec 14Christmas event.

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

Dec 10Pantomime performance

Twilight Christmas Market

Dec 8Christmas market with an evening atmosphere

YAMSEN Christmas Celebration Concert 2025

Dec 12A Christmas celebration concert.

Dec 21Oversized dancing elves making appearances throughout the day.

Blackburn Cathedral Community Carol Service

Dec 18A community carol service.

Sohan Kailey – Jolly Bolly Elf

Dec 20A family-friendly Christmas music event featuring Sohan Kailey.

Blackburn Artists' Society Exhibition

Dec 7An art exhibition showcasing works by the Blackburn Artists' Society.

Blackburn Market

Dec 21A local market offering various goods and produce.

Winter Solstice at The Greenhouse Project

Dec 21Celebrate the winter solstice with your community.

Nativity Service

Dec 14A Nativity Service

Blackburn Cathedral Presents: A Baroque Christmas

Dec 13Enjoy an unforgettable Baroque Christmas concert at Blackburn Cathedral.

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.

Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025

Dec 14Experience the classic pantomime at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

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.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dec 14A festive pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk.

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.

Festive Lunches & Afternoon Tea

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

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.

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.

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.

Memories in Tune - Christmas Celebration

Dec 17A light-hearted sing-along for people to come together and enjoy the power of music, particularly for carers of people with dementia.

A Dickens Of A Murder

Dec 18A Christmas Murder Mystery Night with a Charles Dickens theme.

Performing Arts for ages 14+ (Hartlepool Stage Society)

Dec 18Weekly performing arts activity (musical theatre) for those aged 14 and over.

Snow White (Christmas Pantomime - Relaxed Performance)

Dec 19An unforgettable Christmas pantomime packed with magic, specifically a relaxed performance.

The Amy Winehouse Tribute

Dec 19An authentic tribute to the legendary Amy Winehouse by a full seven-piece band including a brass section.

Christmas Winter Wonderland Artisan Fayre

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

Here & Now - The Steps Musical

Dec 15A musical celebration featuring songs from Steps.

TDLS Dementia Supportive Screenings

Dec 16Film screenings designed to be dementia supportive.

Christmas Quiz!

Dec 17A festive general knowledge quiz night.

A Dark Dark Xmas #10

Dec 20A themed music event.

Christmas Fayre 2025

Dec 20A magical Christmas market featuring an artisan fayre.

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.