# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in South Shields

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in South Shields 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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## About

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

## Christmas Events in South Shields

- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol
  - **Description**: Gerald Dickens, the great great grandson of Charles Dickens, returns to The Word with his masterful one man performance of A Christmas CarolAbout this EventGerald Dickens, the great great grandson of Charles Dickens, retu
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 02:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/a-christmas-carol/100001989822236875
  - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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  - **Price**: GBP 9
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Hedworth Hall Twilight Christmas
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ Twilight Christmas Market 2026 ✨🎄

Join us for a magical festive evening at Hedworth Hall, South Shields on Thursday 10th December 2026, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

🎁 Browse unique seasonal stalls
🍷 Enjoy delicious festive food & drinks
🔮 Meet talente
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Dec 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/hedworth-hall-twilight-christmas/200030429143243
  - **Venue**: Hedworth Hall
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  - **Categories**: christmas, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday
- **Event Name**: Breakfast With Santa
  - **Description**: Join us for Breakfast With Santa—yummy food, festive fun, and holiday cheer in person!About this EventBreakfast With SantaGet ready for a magical morning with the big guy in red! Join u
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/breakfast-with-santa/100001981864748814
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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  - **Price**: GBP 22
  - **Categories**: breakfast-with-santa, holiday
- **Event Name**: Grinch movie showing
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun in-person Grinch movie showing and get into the holiday spirit!About this EventGrinch movie showingHey there! Come join us for a fun in-person screening of the classic Grinch mov
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/grinch-movie-showing/100001999258815937
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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  - **Price**: GBP 12
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: South Tyneside Sings – Doorstep Carols
  - **Description**: If you enjoy carol singing then come along to The Word for our Doorstep Carol event.

Sing along to some popular Christmas carols in the Atrium, you don’t have to be a great singer to take part – everyone is welcome to join!

No booking required, simply j
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  - **Date**: Wed Dec 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Dec 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/south-tyneside-sings-doorstep-carols/200030723859325
  - **Venue**: The Word, Market Place, NE33 1JF South Shields, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, christmas, christmas-services
- **Event Name**: Christmas Cracker Party
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun Christmas Cracker Party packed with laughs, snacks, and festive cheer!About this EventChristmas Cracker PartyGet ready for a festive bash like no other! Join us
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 11:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/christmas-cracker-party/100001981868977462
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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  - **Price**: GBP 17
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, holiday
- **Event Name**: Elf Movie Showing
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun in-person showing of Elf—laughs and holiday cheer guaranteed!About this EventElf Movie ShowingGet ready for some holiday laughs at our Elf Movie Showing! Join us in person for a fun-fi
  - **Date**: Mon Dec 21 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon Dec 21 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/elf-movie-showing/100001999251415803
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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  - **Price**: GBP 12
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Xmas market stalls
  - **Description**: Xmas stall pricesAbout this EventCome Check Out Our Xmas Market Stalls!
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/xmas-market-stalls/100001991910223098
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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  - **Price**: GBP 22 to 44
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: History Wardrobe presents - A Very Victorian Christmas
  - **Description**: Come with us to the 19th century and meet the Scrooge sisters!About this EventEthel is the grumpiest dressmaker in all the land, but Ermintrude would love a jolly Christmas party, with traditions old and new.Can th
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/history-wardrobe-presents-a-very-victorian-christmas/100001994662522299
  - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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  - **Price**: GBP 9
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Trending Events in South Shields

- **Event Name**: Clubland classics brunch
  - **Description**: Join us for Clubland Classics Brunch and vibe to the best retro beats while munching on tasty brunch bites!About this Event💥 CLUBLAND CLASSICS BRUNCH IS COMING TO THE NEW SUNDIAL! 💥📅 SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER⏰ 1PM – 5PM
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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- **Event Name**: King of Pop Starring Navi - South Shields
  - **Description**: This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined on stage by Michael Jackson’s iconic guitarist – Jennifer Batten.

Navi is regarded as the world’s No.1 MJ tribute artist and was handpicked by Michael himself as hi
  - **Venue**: The Customs House
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- **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Ann Cleeves
  - **Description**: This autumn, Ann celebrates 40 years as a published author with the release of her 40th novel, The Dying Light.About this EventThis autumn, Ann celebrates 40 years as a published author with the release of her 40th novel,
  - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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- **Event Name**: Pitman Poets
  - **Description**: Celebrate the Word's 10th birthday!About this EventFrom Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen Pet, from When the Boat Comes In to The Likely Lads, the songs, stories, and spirit of the North East have long captured the hearts o
  - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
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- **Event Name**: Babylon Burlesque
  - **Description**: Get ready to shake it old school with Babylon Burlesque – glitz, glam, and cheeky vibes live!About this EventBabylon BurlesqueDoors open 7pm - show starts 830pm
  - **Venue**: 42 Fowler St
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- **Event Name**: Ultimate Whitesnake live at Ignition, South Shields - FREE ENTRY
  - **Description**: Ultimate Whitesnake performing all of Whitesnake's biggest hits live at Ignition, South Shields. Free entry.
  - **Venue**: Ignition at The Venue - South Shields
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- **Event Name**: Balcony view fireworks viewing
  - **Description**: Chill on the balcony with friends and catch epic fireworks lighting up the night sky!About this Event🎆🔥 THE BEST VIEW IN THE HOUSE! 🔥🎆The annual South Tyneside Fireworks Display is back, and there’s no
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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- **Event Name**: Sundial Scarefest
  - **Description**: Get ready for spooky vibes and eerie fun at Sundial Scarefest—don’t miss the chills in person!About this Event🎃😱 THE NEW SUNDIAL SCARE FEST 😱🎃We’ve got the younger children’s Halloween parties sorted…
  - **Venue**: The New Sundial
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- **Event Name**: Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
  - **Description**: Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.
Their rock ‘n’ roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take
  - **Venue**: South Shields Customs House
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in South Shields?
  - **A:** A Christmas Carol (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Hedworth Hall Twilight Christmas (Thu Dec 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hedworth Hall), Breakfast With Santa (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am at The New Sundial), Grinch movie showing (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 01:00 pm at The New Sundial), South Tyneside Sings – Doorstep Carols (Wed Dec 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Word, Market Place, NE33 1JF South Shields, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in South Shields?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in South Shields 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 South Shields?
  - **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 South Shields?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in South Shields include The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, Hedworth Hall, The New Sundial.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in South Shields?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in South Shields range from GBP 9 to GBP 44. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in South Shields?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in South Shields include The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, GNB Events UK, The New Sundial..
- **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 South Shields?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in South Shields.

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