# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Ripon

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Ripon 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.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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Feel the enchantment of Christmas in Ripon 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 Ripon an exceptional occasion. Check out the top events and parties in Ripon to make your Christmas truly memorable and full of joy!

## Christmas Events in Ripon

- **Event Name**: Christmas Market at Fountains Abbey
  - **Description**: Join Little Bird Made this November for a truly enchanting shopping experience at the Christmas Artisan Market within the historic grounds of Fountains Abbey.

Make your way down to the West of the abbey as this magnificent World Heritage site is transfor
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/christmas-market-at-fountains-abbey/200030003777122
  - **Venue**: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, National Trust
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  - **Categories**: christmas, shopping, holiday
- **Event Name**: Ratpack- A Swingin' Christmas By Candlelight at Ripon Cathedral!
  - **Description**: Ratpack- A Swingin' Christmas By Candlelight comes to Ripon Cathedral!

Friday 4th December 2026 at 7:30pm

Rat Pack - A Swingin’ Christmas By Candlelight is finally here, and it’s time to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, with festive cheer
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/ratpack-a-swingin-christmas-by-candlelight-at-ripon-cathedral/200030552165202
  - **Venue**: Ripon Cathedral
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  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, art, theatre, comedy, parties, entertainment, christmas, holiday
- **Event Name**: G4 Christmas 2026
  - **Description**: Experience the sumptuous harmonies of the magnificent vocal harmony group G4 in an idyllic festive setting.Music Genres :  World Music
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/g4-christmas-2026/300041995742
  - **Venue**: Ripon Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Big Christmas Concert - Ripon
  - **Description**: Get ready for a magical night of Christmas hits and festive favourites — all under the warm glow of candlelight. Join singer-songwriter Alistair Griffin, as heard on BBC Radio 2 and seen on BBC TV, for an unforgettable live performance in the stunning Hol
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/big-christmas-concert-ripon/200030593903534
  - **Venue**: Holy Trinity Church Ripon
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  - **Categories**: Music, Concerts, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Yolk Farm Christmas Market
  - **Description**: We’re so excited to be bringing our market to this fabulous Boroughbridge venue that champions everything local and independent — it truly feels like home! 💛

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for a vibrant market packed with talented makers, b
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/yolk-farm-christmas-market/200029715145538
  - **Venue**: Yolk Farm Kitchen
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, dog, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Girlson45 - Xmas Party!!
  - **Description**: It’s the annual Xmas party night! So we’re doing full on retro vinyl playing all your favourites from the 70s 80’s, a handful of 90s and early 00s Think poptastic school disco, cheesy pop, britpop, indie and a few dance tunes, whatever is in the box 🙌 
S
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Water Rat Public House and Restaurant
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  - **Categories**: Parties, Entertainment, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Ripon Inn Christmas Party Night - Fri 11th Dec - Bookings Open NOW!
  - **Description**: Start planning your work or family Christmas Party for 2026!
The menus are out... and we're taking enquiries NOW!

All details in the new Ripon Inn Christmas Portal LinkTree here:
https://linktr.ee/riponinnevents
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/ripon-inn-christmas-party-night-fri-11th-dec-bookings-open-now/200030691978446
  - **Venue**: The Ripon Inn, Park Street, HG4 2BU Ripon, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: December Festive Special Sunday Walk - Eavestone and Studley - 12 miles/18km
  - **Description**: December Festive Special Sunday Walk - Eavestone and Studley - 12 miles/18km - 1300ft/500m ascent 

This will be the last event of 2026, there will be non alcoholic mulled wine or hot chocolate , pigs in blankets and of course brownies. 

Please ensure yo
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:30 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/december-festive-special-sunday-walk-eavestone-and-studley-12-miles-18km/200030077958723
  - **Venue**: Fountains Abbey Ripon HG4 3DZ, UK
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  - **Categories**: workshops, dog
- **Event Name**: Making Felt Christmas Baubles Workshop
  - **Description**: A bit of christmas fun making felt christmas baubles using needlefelting techniques. You will learn about grades of wool, how to needlefelt, shaping, colour blending and other techniques to create your final items. All materials supplied. No experience ne
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ripon/making-felt-christmas-baubles-workshop/200030630477017
  - **Venue**: Melmerby and Middleton Quernhow Village Hall
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## Trending Events in Ripon

- **Event Name**: The Impact Edit: Women's Health, Beauty and Longevity - British Beauty Week
  - **Description**: We're back hosting Yorkshire's official British Beauty Week event this October with The Impact Edit: Health, Beauty & Longevity, taking place at the stunning Grantley Hall on Sunday 25 October.Organised by This is Yorkshire Beau
  - **Venue**: Grantley Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Music Of Adele - The Candlelight Concert - Ripon Cathedral
  - **Description**: Prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music as Xperience Live proudly presents ‘The Music of Adele – The Candlelight Concert.’ Surrounded by a warm, glowing sea of candles, this breathtaking live experience celebrates the t
  - **Venue**: Ripon Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Masham Sheep Fair
  - **Description**: Free entry. Please buy a programme & pay for parking. All proceeds go to local charities such as Yorkshire Air Ambulance. 

* Watch judges decide on the winners for all the sheep classes - there are a lot!

* Enjoy the excitement of sheep racing in fi
  - **Venue**: Masham Market Square
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- **Event Name**: Floating Sound Bath in Ripon | Sunday Sound Sanctuary ♡
  - **Description**: Floating Sound Bath in Ripon with silk hammocks and mat spaces. A peaceful Sunday Sound Sanctuary for deep relaxation and inner calm. ♡About this EventStep into a softly lit space and allow yourself to fully rest.
  - **Venue**: Exhale Yoga Studio
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- **Event Name**: Disco In The Park!
  - **Description**: Get ready to boogie oogie oogie til sundown and bring those dance moves to the open air!
After the success of Soul in the Park 2, Café in the Park is turning up the groove at the Spa Gardens with a FREE Disco In The Park on 19th September, 6–10 PM.

Dress
  - **Venue**: Ripon Spa Gardens
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- **Event Name**: Girlson45 - Sept
  - **Description**: It’s a Race Day! So we’re doing full on retro vinyl playing all your favourites from the 70s 80’s, a handful of 90s and early 00s Think poptastic school disco, cheesy pop, britpop, indie and a few dance tunes, whatever is in the box 🙌

Not to be missed!!
  - **Venue**: The Water Rat Public House and Restaurant
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- **Event Name**: Free Conscious Community Equinox Gathering
  - **Description**: Hey guys, some VERY exciting news and an announcement! 🌿🤎

We’re coming together with Full Power Cacao at The Conscious Hub to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with cacao, breath, meditation and community.

Full Power Cacao are going to be supporting our gath
  - **Venue**: Camp Kátur Glamping
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- **Event Name**: Carlton Main in Concert at Ripon International Festival
  - **Description**: Holy Trinity Church, Ripon

Further details at http://www.carltonmain.co.uk/events/riponinternational/

Tickets: https://riponinternationalfestival.org/events/carlton-main-frickley-colliery-band-2026/
  - **Venue**: HG4 2
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- **Event Name**: Makers Market at Newby Hall
  - **Description**: Real Markets is delighted to once again be working alongside the beautiful, award-winning Newby Hall near Ripon.

Sunday 27 September, join us as we help celebrate Apple Day at Newby Hall! Enjoy apple pressing demonstrations, cider tasting, displays of th
  - **Venue**: Newby Hall & Gardens
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## Browse Christmas Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Ripon?
  - **A:** Christmas Market at Fountains Abbey (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, National Trust), Ratpack- A Swingin' Christmas By Candlelight at Ripon Cathedral! (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ripon Cathedral), G4 Christmas 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ripon Cathedral), Big Christmas Concert - Ripon (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:30 pm at Holy Trinity Church Ripon), Yolk Farm Christmas Market (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Yolk Farm Kitchen).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Ripon?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Ripon 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 Ripon?
  - **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 Ripon?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Ripon include Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, National Trust, Ripon Cathedral, Holy Trinity Church Ripon.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Ripon?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Ripon include Little Bird Markets, Concerts By Candlelight, Ignite Concerts.
- **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 Ripon?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Ripon.

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