COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS | 15 - 17 NOVEMBER

Expect roaming festive characters, live music, family-friendly activities, special guests, and SO much more to get you and your loved ones into the holiday spirit...

And what’s Christmas without the lights? Head to the main stage on Friday for the big switch-on with special guests, award-winning actor & comedian Kev Orkian and Sydnie Christmas of Britain's Got Talent fame.

Other attractions over the weekend include roaming street theatre, toob's Silent (Night) Disco, children's shows, Christmas tree climbing, a DIY Gonk workshop, and loads more!

Check out the full event line-up here.

SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET | 15 NOVEMBER - 5 JANUARY

Head to Above Bar Precinct, Bargate and Guildhall Square unmissable festive fun and entertainment, complete with glittering lights, hot and refreshing drinks, illuminated rides, delicious food, and alpine chalets with plenty of independent vendors offering unique hand-made gifts for a spot of Christmas shopping. 

Find out more here. 

SOUTHAMPTON SNOW WINDOW TRAIL | 28 NOVEMBER - 31 DECEMBER

This Christmas, explore Southampton with a fantastic and free family walking trail. Follow the North Pole and South Pole routes to visit each of the Snow Windows to discover clues along the way. Find them all and unscramble the letters to complete a secret word. Then, take your completed trail sheet to the final locations where children can claim a free prize!

•    Bespoke ‘snow’ artwork will be installed by an artist in the window of several local businesses
•    Artwork will feature a variety of snowy scenes from festive characters to magical wonderlands (every shop window will be different!)
•    Trail will not be available on Bank Holidays (including Christmas Day & Boxing Day)

See event details here.

SOTON MAKERS MARKET | 23 NOVEMBER 10am - 4pm

Head to Southampton City Art Gallery to get started with your Christmas shopping with the return of the popular Soton Makers Market. Whether it's striking textiles and accessories to handmade children’s toys and decorations, unearth truly distinctive finds created by local artists and creatives. Don’t forget to visit the latest exhibitions within the art gallery – all of which is free to explore!

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK | 14 DECEMBER – 5 JANUARY

Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant panto full of fun! After their first triumphant Mayflower Theatre pantomime last year in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, street dance sensations, Ashley Banjo & Diversity, and award-winning actor and comedian, Kev Orkian, are coming back to climb a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to cloudland in the spectacular family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, at Mayflower Theatre.

Get your tickets here.

SKATE AT WESTQUAY | 22 NOVEMBER - 5 JANUARY

Westquay’s ice rink is the perfect place to make memories and enjoy the magic of the season. Glide hand-in-hand with someone special, race around with your friends, or enjoy a fun-filled day with the kids. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or trying it for the first time, our rink promises fun for everyone.

Book your session here.