What’s on in Bristol & the surrounding area: 1st – 7th December
What’s on in Bristol & the surrounding area: 1st – 7th December.
We’ve rounded up the best events, family fun, nights out and more.. Here’s your guide, grouped by theme for easy browsing.
Check out the full guide here: https://whatsonbristol.co.uk/go/whatson1-7december2025
Don’t miss out on what’s on near you!
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Christmas Events
Annual Christmas Fayre, Free Entry – 3 December – DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol, BS49 5AD
Christmas lights switch-on – 3 December – The Sovereign Centre, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1HL
Late Night Christmas Shopping – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 December – The Sovereign Centre, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1HL
Bristol’s Christmas Market – 1 – 24 December – Broadmead in Bristol Shopping Quarter, BS1 1UX
Christmas at Cheddar – 1 – 24 December – Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Cheddar, BS27 3QF
Winter Wonderland – 1 – 24 December – Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB
Twilight Tobogganing – 7 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 – Mendip Activity Centre, BS25 5PQ
Enchanted Christmas Adventure at Bristol Ice Rink – 1 December 2025 – 4 January 2026, Bristol, BS10 7SR
Santa Specials – 1 – 24 December – Avon Valley Steam Railway, Bitton, BS30 6HD
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops – 1 – 12 December – Chew Valley Distillery, Bristol, BS30 6HZ
Christmas Wreath Workshop – 2 – 3 December – Old Down Country Park Foxholes Lane, Bristol, BS32 4PG
The Christmas Float – 1 – 20 December – venues around North Bristol – St Peter’s Hospice
Luminate Winter Light Trail – 1 – 28 December Ashton Court, Bristol, BS41 9JN
Christmas at Aerospace – 1 – 17th December – Aerospace Bristol, Bristol, BS34 5BZ
Meet Santa at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm – 1 – 21 December – Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Bristol, BS48 1PG
Christmas Grotto at Almondsbury Garden Centre – 1 – 24 December – Almondsbury Garden Centre, Bristol, BS32 4BP
Cracking Clevedon Christmas on the Pier – 5 December – Clevedon Pier The Toll House, Clevedon, BS21 7QU
Christmas Concert – 5 December – Clifton College Chapel, Clifton College, Bristol BS8 3JH
Festive Wreath Workshop – 5 December – Brunels SS Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6TY
Enchanted Christmas Adventure at Bristol Ice Rink – 1 December 2025 – January 2026 – Merlin Road, Bristol, BS10 7SR
Sleeping Beauty – 5 – 31 December 2025 – 2 – 4 January 2026 – Redgrave Theatre, Bristol, BS8 3LE
Christmas with The Soul Strutters – 5 & 12 December – DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol City Centre, Bristol, BS1 6NJ
Santa Paws Grotto – 5 December – The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1AL
Grand Christmas Lights Switch On – 5 December – Puxton Park, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 6AH
Light Up A Life – 5 December – The Salvation Army, Bristol, BS16 5LN
Light Up A Life – 6 December – St Peter’s Hospice, Bristol, BS10 6NL
Cinderella – 6 – 31 December – The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1HP
Supper With Santa at The Animal Park – 3, 10 & 17, 20 December – Chew Valley Animal Park, Bristol, BS40 8SB
The Festive Forest – 1 – 31 December – Clearwell Caves, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR
Christmas wreath-making workshop and Afternoon Tea – 1 – 12 December – Berwick Lodge, Bristol, BS10 7TD
Ugly Christmas Jumper Party – 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 December – Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AL
The Grinch Grotto Takeover – 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 December – The Grand Pier,Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1AL
Festive Illumination Trail 2025 – 6 & 28 December – Old Down Country Park Foxholes Lane, Bristol, BS32 4PG
Magical Christmas Adventure – 6, 7, 13, 14, 21 – 24 December – Puxton Park, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 6AH
Supper with Santa – 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December – Puxton Park, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 6AH
A Festive Voyage: Christmas at SS Great Britain – 6 & 7, 13 – 14, 20-23 December – Brunels SS Great Britain, Bristol BS1 6TY
The Amazing Elf Workshop and Santa Grotto – 6 – 21 December – The Sovereign Centre, Weston Super Mare, BS23 1HL
Santa Specials at the Bath & West Steam Railway – 6 & 13 December – The Bath and West Showground, Somerset, BA4 6QN
Breakfast with Old Father Christmas – 6 & 13 December – Brunels SS Great Britain, Bristol BS1 6TY
Carols & Steam Evening – 6 December – Avon Valley Steam Railway, Bitton, BS30 6HD
Breakfast With Santa – 6 December – Almondsbury Creative, Bristol, BS32 4AA
Old Christmas Market – 7 December – Old Castle Green, Bristol, BS2 0DP
Festive Wreath Workshop – 7 December – Brunels SS Great Britain, Bristol BS1 6TY
Nativity! – 7 December – Central Church Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0ET
Santas on the Run – 7 December – Charlton Farm, Somerset, BS48 1PE
Xmas Icons Brunch – 7 December – Blame Gloria, Bristol, BS1 1DW
Santa Sunday Lunch – 7 December – DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol, BS49 5AD
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Theatre, Music, Festivals & Nights Out
Blues Bingo – 1 December – The Blue Lagoon Café & Live Music Bar, Bristol, BS7 8AE
Folk Night – 1 December – The Three Tuns, Bristol, BS1 5UR
Dominique Fleeks – Student Playground – 3 December – Blame Gloria, Bristol, BS1 1DW
Student Night Karaoke (with a twist) – 3 December – The Blue Lagoon Café & Live Music Bar, Bristol, BS7 8AE
Pub Quiz at the Volley – 3 December – The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, Bristol, BS1 4EF
Bandeoke – 4 December – The Blue Lagoon Café & Live Music Bar, Bristol, BS7 8AE
Thursday Night Comedy & Magic Theatre Shows – 4 December – Smoke & Mirrors Theatre Bar Theatre, Bristol BS1 5DQ
Seamus’ Presents – The Ceili – 4 December – Seamus O’Donnells, Bristol, BS1 1UE
Friday Night Close-Up Magic in the Bar – 5 December – Smoke & Mirrors Theatre Bar Theatre, Bristol BS1 5DQ
Live Music Nights at The Board Walk – 5 December – The Board Walk, Bristol BS1 6TY
“Thank Drag it’s FriGay” – 5 December – Seamus O’Donnells, Bristol, BS1 1UE
Stand Up For The Weekend with Dan Tiernan And Guests – 6 December – Comedy Box, The Hen and Chicken, Bristol, BS3 1JF
Karaoke @ Seamus O’Donnell’s – 6 December – Seamus O’Donnells, Bristol, BS1 1UE
Live Music at The Volley – 4, 5, 6 December – The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, Bristol, BS1 4EF
Dancing Through The Decades, Luv2Mingle Over 30’s Parties – 5 December – BAWA, Bristol BS34 7RG
Saturday Night Comedy & Magic Theatre Shows – 6 December – Smoke & Mirrors Theatre Bar Theatre, Bristol BS1 5DQ
Blame It On The Music Saturdays – 6 December – Blame Gloria, Bristol, BS1 1DW
Sunday Funday Live Music – 7 December – The Eldon House, Bristol, BS8 1BT
StinKFoot Celebration Event! – 7 December – Thekla, Bristol, BS1 4RB
Sunday Service with Alyssa Van Delle – 7 December – Seamus O’Donnells, Bristol, BS1 1UE
Masquerade Ball – 8 December – Brunels SS Great Britain, Bristol BS1 6TY
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Family Fun Events
Frozen Princess Show – 6 December – The Brightwell, Bristol, BS32 9DB
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Walks, Outdoor & Fitness
Call Me Ceilidh – CRIMBO – 5 December – Call Me Ceilidh, Bristol, BS2 9DA
Saturday Ballet Classes – 6 December – Bristol Russian Ballet School, Bristol, BS3 2JL
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Culture, Heritage & Exhibitions
Talk – Jane Austen 250: 1775 – A World in Motion – 6 December – Clevedon Pier, Clevedon, BS21 7QU
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Wellbeing & Community
AirHop SEN Sessions – 1 December – AirHop, Bristol, BS34 5TA
Supper Club – 2 December – Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol, BS3 4EA
Over 70s Go Free This December – 1 – 31 December – Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Bristol, BS48 1PG
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Special Events
*New* After Dark – 5 December – Airhop, Bristol, BS34 5TA
Improvers Birdwatching Morning WWT, – 6 December – WWT, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
Giant Flea Market – 7 December – The Bath and West Showground, Somerset, BA4 6QN
Clevedon Salerooms Winter Specialist Sale – 3 December – The Auction Centre, Bristol BS21 6TT
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Sport
Team Brave Football Training – 3 & 7 December – Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol, BS3 4EA
Junior Snooker Club – 3 December – Maxi Lounge, Bristol, BS37 4BB
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View all these events and more -> https://whatsonbristol.co.uk/go/whatson1-7december2025
