Fri 20 Nov at 6:30 PM.
Christmas Classics: A Night of Festive Live Music
Courtyard Wine Cellars
£5–£15ClassicalParty classics
Christmas 2026 events near you
1,801 upcoming16 citiesChecked 4 November 2026
Compare 1,801 Christmas events up to 30 December, from party nights and festive club nights to Mad Friday and Boxing Day, with venues, prices and ticket links.
Choose your nearest city
London has the most, with 552, then Newcastle with 204 and Manchester with 160.
North East and Yorkshire
Wales and the South West
Not near one of these? We cover 16 cities so far, so try the closest.
Christmas 2026 events across the UK
One night from each of our busiest cities. Choose a city above for the full list.
London
Newcastle
Sat 21 Nov at 7:00 PM.Christmas Party Night with Live Singer at Village Newcastle
Village Hotel Newcastle
£29.17Party classicsPopManchester
Liverpool
Sat 21 Nov at 5:00 PM.Single Mingle Liverpool ~ 30s & 40s Xmas Party ~ 21st November
"Imagine" @ The Hilton
£24.99Party classicsGlasgow
Birmingham
Sat 28 Nov at 5:00 PM.Single Mingle Birmingham ~ 40s/50s Xmas Party ~ 28th November
The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre
£24.99Party classicsSheffield
Leeds
Key dates for Christmas 2026
- Mad Friday
- Friday 18 December 2026
- Also called Black Eye Friday
- Christmas Eve
- Thursday 24 December 2026
- Not a bank holiday
- Christmas Day
- Friday 25 December 2026
- Bank holiday
- Boxing Day
- Saturday 26 December 2026
- Bank holiday moves to Monday 28 December 2026
When is Mad Friday 2026?
Mad Friday, also called Black Eye Friday, is Friday 18 December 2026, the last Friday before Christmas Eve. It is traditionally one of the busiest nights out of the year, so book ahead where you can. Choose your city to see what is on.
Christmas 2026: FAQs
Where can I find Christmas events near me?
Choose your nearest city at the top of this page. Each city page lists Christmas party nights, festive club nights and live music in that city, with venues, prices and ticket links. We cover 16 UK cities, from Edinburgh and Glasgow to London and Southampton.
Is Boxing Day a bank holiday in 2026?
Yes. Boxing Day is Saturday 26 December 2026, so the bank holiday moves to Monday 28 December 2026.
What counts as a Christmas event on whatnightout?
Events dated from 15 November to 30 December that mention Christmas or the festive season in their title or description. Most are nights out: party nights, club nights, Christmas specials of regular nights, tribute acts, comedy, bingo and candlelit concerts. Some daytime and family events from ticket sites are counted too. We do not cover Christmas markets as a category.
Are there nights out on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day?
Yes. Clubs and bars often put on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day parties, and any we list appear on each city page with the rest of the season. Fewer venues open on Christmas Day itself.