Christmas in Southampton
There is a lot in store for all ages this Christmas
Southampton Festival of Christmas market, ice rink, festive theatre, gift fayres, shopping and holiday fun activities - Southampton is the place to be this Christmas.
Here are just a few Christmas themed events and activities featured on our free what's on listings taking place in the area over the festive season. Click on the title of each event for more information.
Southampton's Christmas Festival Market: 17 November - 31 December at the Bargate and Above Bar
Traders from Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain, South Africa, India - you name it, they are with us for a fantastic fun packed festival market.
You can also visit Santa Claus at the Lions Christmas Grotto. He will be at the market Tuesdays - Sundays every week until Christmas Eve 12noon - 5pm and later on Thursday evenings.
Ice Skating in Southampton: 17 November until the 8 January (excluding Christmas and New Years Day) at The Bargate
The Borrowers: 24 November - 8 January at The Nuffield Theatre
Christmas at Marwell: 25 November - 24 December at Marwell Wildlife
Santa's Grotto: 3 - 22 December at The Marlands Shopping Centre
Giant Gingerbread House: 8 December - 24 December at WestQuay
Peter Pan: 9 December - 14 January at the Mayflower Theatre
Eco Christmas: 17 December at Southampton City Art Gallery
Carols at Kingsland Square: 17 December
Children's Christmas Crafts: 17 December at Central Library
Epilepsy Action Christmas Fundraiser: 18 December in Guildhall Square
Christmas Crackers: 19 December at Westgate Hall
Christmas Roller Disco: 19 December - 30 December at the Mo' Club
Snazzy Jazzy Stockings: 20 December at Southampton City Art Gallery
Children's Christmas Craft Fun: 21 December at Bitterne Library
Carols@ The Veracity: 22 December at Veracity Recreation Ground Sholing
Festive Choir and Ukuleles: 22 December at St Mark's Church Hall in Archers Road
Christmas Day Walk: 25 December with Southampton Ramblers Group
Boxing Day Walk: 26 December with Southampton Ramblers Group
New Year Fun Fair: 26 December at the Bargate
Children and Family New Year's Eve Party: 31 December at the Sporting View Pub
Information
For further information about visiting the city telephone the Visitor Information Centre on
023 8083 3333 or email tourist.information@southampton.gov.uk
For more up to date information on events in Southampton click on the
Events and What's On Calendar
To submit your event onto the What's On free listings use the on-line form
If you would like to contact someone about this page, please send an email to: events@southampton.gov.uk
