What's on this Christmas

Festive Weston: Christmas Lights Switch-On

Sat 14 Nov, 16:00

Italian Gardens, BS23 1JN

A free evening of street performers, Weston Brass and live entertainment, with the lights switched on at 5.30pm and fireworks at sea. The Weston Independent Market also trades in the gardens from noon.

Free

Winter Ball with Mark Helmore

Sat 14 Nov, 19:30

The Winter Gardens

An evening ball at the Winter Gardens. See the venue for tickets.

eat:Weston Christmas Festival

Sat 21 Nov, 10:00

Italian Gardens

Over 100 local food and drink makers - bakers, farmers, brewers, orchardists, roasters and street food - plus music. Free to attend, no tickets needed; arrive early for the best choice.

Free

Weston Hospicecare Christmas Fayre

Sat 21 Nov, 10:30

The Winter Gardens

More than 50 stalls of festive treats, stocking fillers, refreshments and games - and Santa is expected. Free entry; donations to Weston Hospicecare welcome.

Free (donations welcome)

Weston Museum Christmas Market Weekend

Sat 28 Nov - Sun 29 Nov

Weston Museum, Burlington Street

Local stallholders, seasonal treats at Clara's Café, a 50p children's reindeer trail and free visits with Santa (10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30–3.30pm, no present included).

Free

North Somerset Philharmonia Orchestra

Sat 28 Nov, 19:30

The Winter Gardens

An evening concert at the Winter Gardens.

Aladdin - The Playhouse pantomime

Fri 4 Dec - Thu 31 Dec

The Playhouse, High Street

The Playhouse's Christmas panto, starring Jaymi Hensley with Weston favourites Mike Goble and Collette Stewart. No shows on 11, 18 or 25 December.

From £25

Winter Gardens Christmas Party Nights

Fri 4 & Fri 11 December, 7pm

The Winter Gardens

Three-course dinner with live music from the Stereo Jacks.

Grinch Grotto Takeover at the Grand Pier

5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 December

The Grand Pier

Santa's elves greet you before Mr Grinch welcomes children into his grotto for story time - every child gets a gift. Booking includes Grand Pier entry; tickets are non-refundable.

Weston AC Christmas Cracker 10K

Sun 13 Dec, 11:00

Weston beach by the Grand Pier

The 38th Christmas Cracker, Weston AC's biggest race, raising money for Weston Hospicecare. Race HQ is The Royal Hotel; a great one to cheer from the prom.

Family Christmas Eve Eve

Wed 23 Dec, 14:00

The Winter Gardens

A K-pop Christmas show, crafts, a choir and festive activities for families.