Christmas Events in the East Midlands

Midsmas lists Christmas events for families across the East Midlands in 2026, covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire. Whether you're near Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Northampton or Lincoln, you'll find Santa's grottos, Christmas markets, pantomimes, light trails and theatre shows all bookable in one place. Browse our city guides for Christmas events in Nottingham, Christmas events in Leicester and Christmas events in Derby.

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Christmas at Mini Meadows Farm

Welford, Northants.

 

Christmas at the Riverside Hub

Northampton, Northants.

 

Christmas at the Farm

Newark, Notts.

 

The Christmas Experience

Kettering, Northants.

 

Notts Festive Gift & Food Show

Newark, Notts.

 

Breakfast with Santa

Newark, Notts.

 

The Grinch Afternoon Tea

Daventry, Northants.

 

Toddler Skate

Daventry, Northants.

 

Tea with Santa

Daventry, Northants.

 

Santa for SEND

Daventry, Northants.

 

Ice Skating: Super SEND & Wheelchair Skating

Daventry, Northants.

 

Santa Grotto

Daventry, Northants.

 

A Dash of Magic – VR Experience

Daventry, Northants.

 

Breakfast with Santa Claus

Daventry, Northants.

 

Father Christmas in the Tudor House

Lamport, Northants.

 

Party In the Park With Santa

Melton Mowbray, Leics.

 

The Great Central Santa Express

Loughborough, Leics.

 

Santa's Grotto

Ollerton, Notts.

 

Arrival of Santa

Ollerton, Notts.

 

Christmas at Chatsworth

Bakewell, Derbys.

 

Lap of Lights

Towcester, Northants.

 

Driftwood Land

Dale Abbey, Derbys.

 

Northern Lights Leicester

Leicester, Leics.

 

Winter Light Trail

Nottingham, Notts.

 

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138 events in the East Midlands

Notts Festive Gift & Food Show

Christmas Markets

Notts Festive Gift & Food Show

Newark Showground, Newark

23 Oct – 25 Oct 2026 (select dates)

Nottinghamshire

A Christmas Carol - A Radio Play Live On Stage

Theatre and Shows

A Christmas Carol - A Radio Play Live On Stage

Palace Theatre, Newark

5 Nov 2026

Nottinghamshire

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

Theatre and Shows

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

The Majestic Theatre, Retford

6 Nov 2026

Nottinghamshire

Lanterns of the Wild

Light Trails

Lanterns of the Wild

Twycross Zoo, Atherstone

6 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 (select dates)

Leicestershire and Rutland

The Nutcracker

Theatre and Shows

The Nutcracker

Palace Theatre, Newark

7 Nov 2026

Nottinghamshire

Christmas at Chatsworth

Festive Things to Do

Christmas at Chatsworth

Chatsworth House, Bakewell

7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (select dates)

Derbyshire

The Nutcracker

Theatre and Shows

The Nutcracker

Vaillant Live, Derby

7 Nov 2026

Derbyshire

A Christmas Carol

Theatre and Shows

A Christmas Carol

The Majestic Theatre, Retford

9 Nov – 10 Nov 2026 (select dates)

Nottinghamshire

ELF: The Musical

Theatre and Shows

ELF: The Musical

Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray

10 Nov – 14 Nov 2026 (select dates)

Leicestershire and Rutland

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

Theatre and Shows

Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special

Castle Theatre, Wellingborough

11 Nov 2026

Northamptonshire

The Littlest Yak

Theatre and Shows

The Littlest Yak

Curve Theatre, Leicester

11 Nov – 13 Nov 2026 (select dates)

Leicestershire and Rutland

The Littlest Yak

Theatre and Shows

The Littlest Yak

Curve Theatre, Leicester

11 Nov – 13 Nov 2026 (select dates)

Leicestershire and Rutland

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