Get Out This Christmas: MORE great things to do this festive season
Xmas markets, theatre, raves, live music, family parties, bingo, festive film nights, roller skating, and more - get out this Christmas with these incredible events!
Skiddle Staff
Last updated: 19th Dec 2025
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas - there's only nine days to go!
Between the big food shop, sorting out all them presents, and the incoming heated political discussions over Christmas dinner, we all deserve a little break around this time of year, a little treat, some fun, no worries.
And events are a great way to do exactly that, whether you fancy some alone time with a special someone, your mates, or the whole family. That’s what Christmas is about, really - proper good quality time.
Back with our second bunch of recommendations for Christmas fun, this time we’ve got Xmas markets, raves, theatre, live music, roller blading, loads of fun for the kids, Christmas music bingo, ghost hunting - simply loads of incredible Christmas events across the UK.
When: Friday 19th December 2025
Where: Temper And Brown in Birmingham
If you’ve still got some presents to buy (no judgement here, we know we definitely do), why not see what’s up at this artisan market? Find all sorts of handcrafted items by local makers like candles, prints, jewellery, sweet treats, and more from small independent businesses. Tickets are free - you can grab yours below.
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When: Saturday 27th December 2025
Where: Blackstone Street Warehouse in Liverpool
Coming through with Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez, Fat Tony, Natasha Diggs, and Mix-Stress, this post-Christmas rave is a solid way to shed those Yorkshire puddings and Quality Streets right off. The famous Ibiza party brings house, disco, energy, anthems, and that Glitterbox drama to one of Liverpool’s best clubs.
Tickets for Glitterbox Liverpool
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When: Saturday 22nd November 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026
Where: Peacock Theatre in London
The winter family favourite is back! And for its 28th year! We think that says it all, really, but we’ll continue: this theatre show transports you to a magical world where a snowman comes back to life. An adaptation of the iconic book by Raymond Briggs (and the film directed by Dianne Jackson), the show is accompanied by a live orchestra. It’ll be incredible.
Cinema Nights at Cuckoo (Elf, Polar Express, It's a Wonderful Life)
When: films shown on Thursday 18th, Saturday 20th, Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Where: Cuckoo Prestwich in Manchester
Christmas film, pizza, themed mock/cocktails, and popcorn. We’re sold. Choose from It's a Wonderful Life (the adult night), Elf, and Polar Express (what a lineup) at this local independent venue in Prestwich. All the good stuff (pizza, drink, popcorn, and the film) is included in your ticket. Bargain.
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When: multiple events and dates in December 2025 onward
Where: Rollernation in London
Roller skating party venue Rollernation has plenty of skate sessions for anyone looking to eat, drink, skate, dance, and enjoy the Christmas holidays a little differently - it’s not all about Santa! Typically offering multiple sessions a day, head down with the family to give the littluns something to do and burn some energy in a fun way.
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Chris Stussy - All Day Long [Concourse Only]
When: Sunday 21st December 2025
Where: Concourse Depot Mayfield in Manchester
Can’t go wrong with a pre-Christmas rave. And Dutch house favourite Chris Stussy plays all day long at The Warehouse Project just a few days before the big day. Taking over the Concourse (the medium-sized room), this one’s a no-phones rave and will run from 16:30 until 23:00.
Tickets for Chris Stussy - All Day Long [Concourse Only]
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When: Friday 19th December 2025
Where: Old Fire Station in Carlisle
Christmas carolling is okay. But singing along to Christmas classics with a live band and a bunch of strangers hitting the harmonies? Unbeatable.
Back by popular demand, Massaoke promises the bangers you know and love from Wham, Slade, Mariah Carey, The Pogues, and many more, plus 80s, 90s, and 00s bangers from the likes of Whitney, Rihanna, Bon Jovi, Coldplay, and Queen for good measure. And if remembering lyrics isn’t your strong suit, don’t worry, they’ll be on a giant screen or two.
Tickets for MASSAOKE Christmas Live
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When: Friday 21st November - Wednesday 24th December 2025
Where: Zip World Llechwedd in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno
Meeting Santa doesn’t have to be stuffy and traditional. Turns out the big man in red is a fan of cool adventures. Journey through slate caverns to watch story-time projections, grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine, craft your own Welsh slate bauble, and meet the elves - they’ll take you through the enchanted underground tunnels to the grotto to get your present from Santa.
And honestly, there’s loads more to do - find out more.
Find tickets for Zipmas Christmas Experience
Charles Dickens' Haunted House - A New Ghost Story for Christmas
When: Tuesday 16th - Monday 22nd December 2025
Where: Samlesbury Hall in Preston
Getting spooky with it, this immersive theatrical experience brings Dickens' The Haunted House tale to life. Travel through time, exploring multiple rooms, for eerie encounters in Lancashire’s most haunted hall. Right, no spoilers, we’re ending it here.
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The Bentley's Magical Kids Christmas Party!
When: Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Where: The Bentley in Liverpool
While the grown-ups relax with tea, mince pies, or a treat from the bar, the littluns will be whisked away for an afternoon of festive fun and music. DJ Jingles the Elf hosts the non-stop kids’ disco, every kid will get a selection box, an activity pack, and a letter to write to personally hand to Santa when he stops by at 3pm.
Tickets for The Bentley's Magical Kids Christmas Party!
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When: Friday 19th December 2025
Where: PLAY in Middlesbrough
How many Christmas songs do you know like the back of your hand? Get in the spirit with bingo that uses Christmas hits instead of numbers at PLAY. Win banging stocking fillers across three bingo rounds, grab a slice of pizza or two, and take advantage of that 6-7pm happy hour, including cartoon-inspired cocktails.
Tickets for Christmas Music Bingo
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When: Saturday 6th December 2025 - Sunday 25th January 2026
Where: Apollo Shaftesbury Avenue in London
A bit of Christmas theatre? Lovely jubbly! This West End comedy sees The Cornley Amateur Drama Society tackle Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Pure chaos, they battle miscommunication, delays to their set, missing actors, and a growing feud over who will play the lead along the way. Disastrous.
Find tickets for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
When: Saturday 20th December 2025
Where: Jacobs Basement in Cardiff
Sexy live jazz and delicious, warming, and smooth wine, Jacobs Basement’s most popular night returns for the final festive swing of the year. Join jazzy entertainers The Siglo Section for a cosy, classy night of tunes in the candlelight with your favourite person.
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GirlyPop Live Xmas - multiple locations
When: Sat 20th, Sat 20th, Sun 21st, Mon 22nd December 2025
Where: Swindon, Houghton-le-Spring (Durham), Nottingham, Manchester
A brilliant Christmas present for any little pop music lover, GirlyPop brings tributes to some of the biggest names in pop like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande across the country. And they’re holding some Christmas editions!
Events feature glam stations, roaming performers, bubbles, confetti showers, sweet treats like candy canes and cosy winter street food, making a lovely little day out before the big day.
Tickets are running low, with some events already sold out.
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