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3 longer runs also onCAMRA's Belfast festival of real ales and ciders in East Belfast, open 12:00–22:30 daily. Entry includes a souvenir glass and programme.
Dexys Midnight Runners play Belfast's Ulster Hall, with David Holmes doing a DJ set as special guest. Tickets are non-refundable.
Manchester indie band Courteeners play a standing arena show in Leeds, supported by The Lathums and The Guestlist. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Around 210 stalls across Manchester city centre. Stalls at Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open until 3 January 2027.
Festive house and garden visit themed on The 12 Days of Christmas, with the State Apartments included. All tickets must be booked in advance.
Anthropologist and broadcaster Alice Roberts on the story of life from cells to human civilisation. About two hours including an interval. Promoter listed limited seats.
Hearst's four-day lifestyle show and Christmas market in Islington, open 09:30–17:00 daily.
Ice rink, ice walk and funfair spread across Cardiff Castle and City Hall lawns. Skating must be booked online. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Evening illuminated trail through Kew Gardens, entry slots from 16:20; gardens close 22:00 (21:00 on 24 Dec). Not running 16, 23 and 28 Nov or 25 Dec.
Opening gala concert of the EFG London Jazz Festival, a roughly three-hour evening of vocal jazz performances at the Royal Festival Hall.
Seasonal Christmas programme at the Oxfordshire palace and estate, with limited capacity and timed entry.
Courteeners bring their arena tour to Liverpool's waterfront arena, with The Lathums and The Guestlist in support. Doors 18:30.
Centuries-old procession through the City of London welcoming the new Lord Mayor, setting off from Mansion House.
Wales host New Zealand in a Nations Championship rugby union Test at the Principality Stadium in central Cardiff.
England host Japan in a Nations Championship men's rugby union Test. Gates open 13:10; tickets are delivered via the Allianz Stadium app.
Belfast City Council's lights switch-on, hosted by the Lord Mayor, with local performers. Everyone, including young children, needs a free ticket. Gates open 18:00.
Edinburgh's city-centre winter festival: traditional Christmas market, big wheel and Starflyer in East Princes Street Gardens, plus a family funfair in West Princes Street Gardens.
Weekend comic-art convention that closes the Thought Bubble Festival, which runs across Yorkshire from 9 to 15 November.
Scotland take on Australia in the November Nations Championship series. Tickets are sold through Scottish Rugby's eticketing site.
Glaswegian comedian Kevin Bridges on his home-city arena run; further Hydro dates on 17, 25 and 26 November. Strictly 14+, doors 18:30.
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith's arena tour stops in Manchester, with Chance Peña and Mel Raeburn supporting. Doors 18:30; tickets via Ticketmaster.
Evening light trail with new installations through Bute Park in central Cardiff; peak and off-peak tickets, closing times vary.
Evening illuminated trail through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, with off-peak pricing on selected evenings.
Seasonal funfair, rides, attractions and Christmas market in Hyde Park. All visitors need a pre-booked timed entry ticket. Closed Christmas Day; opening times vary.
Illuminated winter trail through the National Trust estate near Manchester, with timed, staggered start times.
Festive illuminated trail in the grounds of Leeds Castle in Kent. Separate ticket; annual admission tickets not valid.
Gin and rum tasting festival in Tollcross, running from 12:30 to 22:00. Tickets are sold through Skiddle.
Evening light trail at Warwick Castle, around 45 minutes long, with timed slots from 16:30.
England face the All Blacks in a Nations Championship pool match. The venue page lists hospitality packages; check availability before travelling.
Exhibition gathering Jan van Eyck's portrait paintings in the National Gallery's ground-floor galleries. Ticket includes an audio guide.
Leeds post-punk band Yard Act headline Bristol Beacon's main hall, with Bathing Suits supporting. Doors 19:00.
Bill Bailey brings his Vaudevillean show of stand-up and music to The O2 arena as part of his 2026 UK arena tour.
Major Hayward Gallery exhibition of the American photographer Nan Goldin. Open Tuesday–Sunday; standard ticket prices not yet announced.
Consumer show for Christmas shopping, home and food, including the Eat & Drink Festival. Open until 20:00 Thursday and 18:00 Friday to Sunday.
The renamed winter edition of the Good Food Show: food shopping, cooking demos and Big Kitchen sessions. Tickets are for a specific day.
Winter lantern and light trail through Kew's Wakehurst gardens in Sussex, on selected evenings.
One of snooker's Triple Crown ranking events, with sessions at 13:00 and 19:00 daily. Concessions available for seniors, students and NHS workers.
The Lyceum's festive staging of Dickens' ghost story, recommended for ages 7 and over. Contact the box office for times and prices.
The Grand Opera House Christmas pantomime, with signed, captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances in December and January. Family tickets are discounted.
Mariah Carey plays The O2 arena in Greenwich, with DJ Suss One supporting. Tickets are sold via AXS.
Royal Scottish Geographical Society talk by writer Charlie Connelly about the Shipping Forecast. RSGS members and under-18s/students are listed at £0.
Arena show based on the TV series Gladiators. Shows at 11:30 and 17:30 on both days, with standard tickets and premium packages.
The Palladium's annual pantomime, with Julian Clary as Fairy Godfather and Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders as the Ugly Sisters.
The RSC's Roald Dahl musical runs over Christmas at Wales Millennium Centre, with signed, captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances scheduled.
Disney On Ice brings its Discover the Magic ice show to The O2 arena over the Christmas and New Year period. Tickets via AXS.
Family exhibition about space, based on the Horrible Science books. Museum open daily 10:00–17:00; closed 24–26 December.
Exhibition of work by the four Turner Prize 2026 shortlisted artists at MIMA. The winner is announced there on 10 December 2026.
Tate Britain exhibition on 1990s British art and fashion. Open daily 10:00–18:00; 16–25s pay £5 via Tate Collective.
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