What's on - with lots of festive events for all the family in Peterborough

Winter Festival at Ferry Meadows until December 23

The festive family fun includes Elf School, with festive challenges and crafty makes inspired by Christmas traditions around the world. The festival’s stage and market area, will have live entertainment from local acts, delicious street food and festive shopping.

See our gallery from the opening HERE

Beauty and the Beast at The Cresset from December 13 to 31

set in a world of enchanted castles, magical spells, and talking furniture, it t promises a spectacular blend of classic panto tradition and fresh, modern flair.

Jack & The Beanstalk at New Theatre, December 16 to January 4

Promising a Christmas packed with comedy chaos, live music, spectacular special effects, dazzling costumes and plenty of audience participation. Red the interview with writer, director and panto dame David Griffin-Stephens HERE

Tudor Christmas Family Trail

Peterborough Museum throughout December

Find the clues hidden around the Museum to discover Christmas traditions from 500 years ago, alongside the Queens, Cousins & Courts Tudor exhibition. £1.50 per trail.

Christmas at Sacrewell, weekends in December & 22nd - 24th

Little ones can get creative in the craft room, follow the Elf Trail around the farm, and down by the Mill, step inside Santa’s cosy grotto. In the Stable Yard, real farm animals take centre stage in a nativity scene, creating another magical photo moment.

Christmas Tree Festival at Peterborough Cathedral until January 7

The Cathedral has more than 40 Christmas trees, each lovingly decorated by local organisations, and community groups. Together, they create a magical display that celebrates the unity and creativity of our city.

Christmas at Queensgate Shopping centre

The Salvation Army Band will be playing today (6pm–7:30pm) and again on December 13 (10:30am–2pm). On the same day, Rent A Dinosaur will stomp into Central Square for a roaring appearance that’s sure to delight little explorers!

No Christmas at Queensgate would be complete without a visit from the man himself - Santa’s Grotto will be open from December 16–23 (12pm–3:30pm) in Central Square, giving families the chance to meet Father Christmas before he sets off on his sleigh.

Christmas Magic with Peterborough Sings

Peterborough Cathedral, December 13 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Featuring Peterborough Male Voice Choir and Peterborough Voice performing all your festive favourites by candlelight with Peterborough Festival Brass.

ABBA Christmas by Candlelight, Peterborough Cathedral tonight

Featuring the UK’s leading ABBA Tribute ‘ABBA Reunion’, this feel-good sing-along concert is packed to the rafters with ABBA hits, guaranteed to leave you dancing in the aisles! What better way to kick off the festivities? Tickets at www.concertsbycandlelight.com

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, New Theatre, Dec 12 and 13

Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the show where anything can happen and usually does. With two hours of comedy, three courses of food, and universal acclaim the world over, expect chaos, laughs, and a brilliant night out.

Peterborough Arts Cinema: The Ballad of Wallis Island

John Clare Theatre, tonight at 7.30pm

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.