# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Retford

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Retford with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
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- **Display Name**: Christmas events
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## About

Feel the enchantment of Christmas in Retford in 2026! Come and be a part of a festive celebration brimming with magical traditions, twinkling lights, and heartwarming moments. Take in the joyous festivities, enjoy the delicious treats, and embrace the age-old traditions that make Christmas in the Retford an exceptional occasion. Check out the top events and parties in Retford to make your Christmas truly memorable and full of joy!

## Christmas Events in Retford

- **Event Name**: That'll Be Christmas - Retford - The Majestic Theatre
  - **Description**: That’ll Be Christmas is back with a brand-new version of the beloved show to bring you all your favourite festive classics in one spectacular, feel-good evening!
As the longest running touring theatre Christmas show, That’ll Be Christmas delivers a joyful
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/retford/thatll-be-christmas-retford-the-majestic-theatre/200030661568349
  - **Venue**: Majestic Theatre Retford
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, comedy
- **Event Name**: DN Wrestling - Christmas Rumble
  - **Description**: 100% family friendly wrestling. Suitable for all ages. Our Christmas spectacular. Christmas Rumble. Where the main event will be a 20 man royal rumble. All tickets £5.
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: Westhill Comunity Centre
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Christmas Carol & Festive Songs Concert
  - **Description**: Come join in the fun at this year's Christmas Carol Concert with the Lincolnshire Hospitals Brass Band...

Mulled wine, mince pies and hot chocolate available to purchase as well as a fully stocked bar

So come sing your heart out and feel all festive and
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:45 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: Dunham on Trent Village Hall events
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: Annual Christmas Quiz 🎄
  - **Description**: Quiz, raffle & refreshments
Christmas jumpers encouraged! 🎄
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/retford/annual-christmas-quiz/200030462204632
  - **Venue**: East Markham Village Hall
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## Trending Events in Retford

- **Event Name**: Idol Maiden + Wizards of Oz
  - **Description**: Idol Maiden, one of the UK's best Iron Maiden tributes from the East Midlands roll into DOT Live to bring you a night full of Maiden classics....So don't Run To The Hills grab your tickets asap for one helluva a nights rocking...

Special Guests to Idol M
  - **Venue**: Dunham on Trent Village Hall events
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- **Event Name**: P!nk-!sh Live
  - **Description**: P!nk-!sh one of the UK's premier tributes to Pink joins us at DOT Live to bring you a fantastic afternoon's entertainment...playing all the hits and more...

Come join us and dance the afternoon away...

This is a *14+ event so bring your young music love
  - **Venue**: Dunham on Trent Village Hall events
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- **Event Name**: National FSA conference 2026
  - **Description**: ⸻

🎉 Happy New Year from the Forest School Association! 🌿
As we step into 2026, we’re excited to begin the year by sharing some wonderful news for our Forest School community…

🌳 Exciting News — Save the Date! 🌳
National FSA conference date 2026 announce
  - **Venue**: Walesby Forest
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- **Event Name**: Grandparents Weekend
  - **Description**: 🎉 Grandparents Weekend – 50% OFF Admission! 🎉

Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026

Treat the grandparents to a special family day out at Sundown Adventureland, the UK’s favourite kids’ theme park – and enjoy 50% OFF admission tickets for grandpare
  - **Venue**: Sundown Adventureland
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- **Event Name**: Love Hurts - Retford
  - **Description**: LOVE HURTS – ROCK ANTHEMS & POWER BALLADS🔥LIVE & LOUDER THAN EVER🔥

Back for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation! Packed with smash-hit power ballads and classic rock anthems from Que
  - **Venue**: Coronation St, East Retford
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- **Event Name**: 50th Anniversary of Chesterfield Canal Society
  - **Description**: You are invited to join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Chesterfield Canal Society. 
27th September 10 to 4 at Retford & Worksop (Chesterfield Canal) Boat Club, Clayworth DN22 9AJ. 
Trip Boats Operating on 26th and 27th
Replica Cuckoo Boat
  - **Venue**: Retford & Worksop (Chesterfield Canal) Boat Club
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- **Event Name**: District Camp
  - **Description**: Calling all Scouting and Guiding groups for District Camp Weekend at Walesby Forest!

To celebrate the tremendous long-standing relationship between the City of Nottingham District Scouts and Walesby Forest, we’re hosting a fun-filled weekend of activitie
  - **Venue**: Walesby Forest, Brake Road, Walesby, NG22 9NG Newark, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Bonfire & Firework Spectacular 2026
  - **Description**: Bassetlaw's biggest and best is back again.
  - **Venue**: Ordsall Road, DN22 7PW East Retford, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Part 2 (Tier 2)
  - **Description**: The OMMT on Learning Disability and Autism is the UK Government's recommended training programme for health and social care providers.About this EventAgendaMorning 9.30am-12.
  - **Venue**: Retford Enterprise
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Retford?
  - **A:** That'll Be Christmas - Retford - The Majestic Theatre (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Majestic Theatre Retford), DN Wrestling - Christmas Rumble (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Westhill Comunity Centre), Christmas Carol & Festive Songs Concert (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:45 pm at Dunham on Trent Village Hall events), Annual Christmas Quiz 🎄 (Tue Dec 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at East Markham Village Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Retford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Retford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Retford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Retford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Retford include Majestic Theatre Retford, Westhill Comunity Centre, Dunham on Trent Village Hall events.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Retford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Retford include That'll Be The Day, DN Wrestling, DOT Live Venue.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Retford?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Retford.

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