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Plymouth… the festive season has officially arrived.
Winter Wonderland is back, Christmas markets are popping up, live music is everywhere, and there’s everything from disco nights to rockpool safaris this weekend.
Here’s what’s on 👇
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
🎡 Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland - OPENING WEEKEND
Ice skating, rides, food stalls, mulled everything… the full festive takeover is back for 2025. Last year was HUGE and this year is going bigger. A perfect one for families, or date night!
🥳 PLYM CARD Launch Date Revealed
We are delighted to announce that after a whole summer of planning, @plymcard will officially launch on Monday 1st December 🎉
Save the date, give us a follow, and support Plymouth’s unbelievable independent scene.
If you own a business in Plym, give us a message, we’d love to have you on board before we launch. Of course, it’s completely free for businesses to partake. 💙
🎄 Festive Activities
Discover incredible local makers, art, textiles, gifts, handmade skincare, jewellery and more.
📍 The Box, St Luke’s Gallery
📅 All weekend
Elves, Christmas passports and magical festive zones for families.
📍 Pennywell Farm
📅 21 Nov – 24 Dec
A fun creative workshop for kids (5+) and families.
📍 Stitch & Splodge, Devonport
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 2–4pm
Make a festive wreath using beautiful reclaimed fabrics.
📍 It Takes a Village, Union Street
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 10:30am–12:30pm
A gentle introduction to rockpooling for under-4s.
📍 Wembury
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 1–2pm
🔥 Nights Out & Live Shows
A wild, cheeky, high-energy night - back in Plymouth for one night only.
📍 Capital DC
📅 Fri 21 Nov | 7pm
A stripped-back, powerful reinterpretation of Hendrix’s songwriting.
📍 Barbican Theatre
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 8pm
Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge - the ultimate disco throwback.
📍 Plymouth Pavilions
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 6:30pm
An intimate evening of world-class jazz with two legendary musicians.
📍 Pier Master’s House
📅 Sun 23 Nov | 8:30pm
Charli XCX + club classics - all brat bangers all night long.
📍 30 Bath Street
📅 Fri 21 Nov | 11pm–3am
The UK’s biggest reggaeton night arrives in Plymouth for the first time.
📍 Level33
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 11pm–3am
🎬 Film & Culture
A powerful 1936-set drama exploring unrest, uprising and human resilience.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 21–27 Nov
Jodie Foster leads a French psychological mystery filled with tension and intrigue.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 21–25 Nov
A Victorian sci-fi twist on the classic story of duality and transformation.
📍 Muse Theatre, Lipson
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 7:30pm
A cosy community night of sharing stories, laughter and warmth.
📍 Snapdragons Plymouth CIC
📅 Sun 23 Nov | 5–7pm
🎨 Creative Workshops
Learn texture, layering and expressive techniques with artist Shirley Kirkcaldy.
📍 Buckland Abbey
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 10:30am–4:30pm
Create a scale sample curtain and learn cutting, corners and header tape skills.
📍 Ocean Studios
📅 Fri 21 Nov | 10am–4pm
Make your own customisable bag in multiple styles and sizes.
📍 Ocean Studios
📅 Sun 23 Nov | 10am–5pm
Create your own scented candle from scratch with guided tuition.
📍 Royal William Yard (Arcade, Brewhouse)
📅 Sat 22 Nov
🎵 Food, Drink, Music & Markets
Taste your way through Chilean blends with expert guidance.
📍 Boringdon Hall
📅 Fri 21 Nov | 7–9pm
News Café’s alternating Friday nights - this week, live music.
📍 The News Café
📅 Fri 21 Nov | 7–10pm
Free live music to round off your weekend at Steel Brew.
📍 Steel Brew Co
📅 Sun 23 Nov | 3–5pm
One of Europe’s top Zeppelin tributes bringing the full rock experience.
📍 Steel Brew Co
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 7–10:30pm
A sparkling Wicked-themed family day with entertainment and fun.
📍 Plymouth Market
📅 Sat 22 Nov | 11am–3pm
☕ The best coffee spots in Plymouth?
We asked our followers to vote for their favourite coffee spots around Plymouth. Do you go to any of these often? Have your say on the post below!
Enjoy your weekend, ansum’s.
Whether you’re skating under the stars, drifting through a makers market, or dancing your way into December… get out there and make the weekend count.
That’s your lot. Enjoy it, Plymouth.
Cheers,
Lewis
