What to expect
Every Saturday from 21st November to 19th December 2026
The Christmas magic continues at Festival Place! Join us every Saturday in the run-up to Christmas for a whole host of festive workshops, live entertainment and magical experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
What's On:
Saturday 21st November
✉️ Letter Writing to Santa – Write your Christmas wishes in a letter to Father Christmas.
🎺 Nutcracker Brass Band – Enjoy festive favourites performed live.
Saturday 28th November
❄️ Snowy Suncatchers – Create your own winter-inspired decoration.
🤹 Joyful Jugglers – Enjoy an entertaining display of festive juggling.
Saturday 5th December
🎄 Bauble Blitz – Get creative and make your very own Christmas bauble.
🤸 Merry Tumblers – Watch an exciting festive acrobatics performance.
Saturday 12th December
🍪 Christmas Cookie Decorating – Decorate your very own Christmas cookie.
🕺 Tinsel Breakdancers – Enjoy a high-energy festive dance performance.
Saturday 19th December
🐧 Penguin Puppets – Meet our adorable penguin puppets.
✨ Wish Collector – Share your Christmas wishes in a magical festive encounter.
Throughout the festive season, we'll also be welcoming local choirs to fill Festival Place with the sounds of Christmas. Plus, hop aboard the FP Express Train for even more festive fun!
Whether you're Christmas shopping or enjoying a festive family day out, there's something for everyone at Festival Place.
Join us this Christmas and make magical memories at Festival Place – Where Christmas Comes to Life!
Keep exploring
1–24
Nov–Dec
Family
Christmas magic is coming to Festival Place as Santa returns to his festive Grotto from Sunday 1st November.
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14
Nov
Family
Join us on Saturday 14th November as we kick off Christmas, with festive fun and entertainment for the whole family.
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4
Nov
Family
13–11
May–Jan
Family