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It’s officially festive season in Plymouth. Markets are opening, wreaths are being crafted, theatre is in full swing, and there’s something happening on every corner. Here’s everything worth knowing ahead of this weekend.
Here’s what’s on 👇
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
🎅 Plymouth Christmas Market (Opens tonight)
The all-new Christmas Market lands this week with up to 50 wooden chalets, artisan gifts, seasonal treats and international street food. Expect crepes, Dutch pancakes, bratwurst, handmade jewellery and cosy knitwear.
Take a pit stop at the German Bar for mulled wine and festive vibes while the city lights up around you. A perfect start to the season.
📍 City Centre
📅 27 Nov – 21 Dec
🥳 PLYM CARD Launches in 4 Days!
We are delighted to announce that after a whole summer of planning, PLYM CARD 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. 💙
👀 Top Picks This Weekend
A magical, family-favourite festive show following Father Christmas as he gears up for Christmas Eve. Heartwarming, funny, and a seasonal must.
📍 Theatre Royal Plymouth
📅 27 Nov – 28 Dec
Create a sustainable wreath using locally sourced foliage. Several sessions running - these always sell out.
📍 The Box
📅 27–29 Nov
Legendary genre-blending outfit with high-energy beats and a new album on the way.
📍 Quad Theatre
📅 28 Nov
🛍️ Markets & Makers
40+ makers, creative workshops, festive food, immersive dome screenings and free entry.
📍 Market Hall, Devonport
📅 29–30 Nov
Free entry, local stalls, Santa’s Grotto (£6) and kids’ Elf Workshop.
📍 Darklake Lane, Woolwell
📅 29 Nov
50+ stalls, indoor venue, free entry and parking..
📍 Mount Batten, Fort Stamford
📅 30 Nov
A growing annual craft fair across two floors with new artisans joining this year.
📍 Bere Ferrers
📅 29 Nov
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
A festive steam train ride followed by a sponsored fun run. Entertainment onboard and perfect family photos incoming.
📍 Plym Valley Railway
📅 29 Nov
A magical walk through the gardens of Saltram, full of games, challenges and story moments.
📍 Saltram
📅 From 29 Nov
Kids can create their own festive wrapping paper using hand-carved lino blocks.
📍 Buckland Abbey
📅 29 Nov
Games, face painting, bouncy castle and more - free entry.
📍 Plymouth Life Centre
📅 29 Nov
🌿 Workshops & Creative
Create a natural wreath in a cosy, festive castle setting with local florist Briar & Bramble.
📍 Pentillie Castle
📅 29 Nov
A showcase of top local wedding suppliers inside the beautiful St Luke’s gallery.
📍 The Box
📅 30 Nov
🎭 Film Picks (Plymouth Arts Cinema)
A soulful, visually inventive drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a grieving father.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 28 Nov – 3 Dec
Jennifer Lawrence stars in this intense, atmospheric adaptation set in rural Montana.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 28 Nov – 4 Dec
François Ozon’s new release, in French with English subtitles.
📍 Plymouth Arts Cinema
📅 29 Nov – 4 Dec
🎤 Comedy, Theatre & Nightlife
Provocative, sharp, and one of the biggest names in comedy.
📍 Plymouth Pavilions
📅 28 Nov
A loud, energetic tribute to the three-decade legacy of Dave Grohl.
📍 Steel Brew Co
📅 29 Nov
Punk icons performing classics like Into the Valley.
📍 Marjon
📅 30 Nov
The beloved shanty group are back with a UK tour.
📍 Plymouth Pavilions
📅 30 Nov
A powerful performance of one of the most iconic classical pieces.
📍 Minster Church of St Andrew’s
📅 29 Nov
🏰 Seasonal & Immersive
A magical tree-filled Great Barn themed around King Arthur and Gawain and the Green Knight.
📍 Buckland Abbey
📅 29 Nov – 4 Jan
A three-course meal paired with interactive theatre inside one of Plymouth’s most atmospheric venues.
📍 Boringdon Hall
📅 29 Nov – 20 Dec
A community event with carols, lights and festive spirit.
📍 Stoke Village
📅 29 Nov
A great opportunity to find some inspiration for Christmas presents. Free parking & free admission.
📍 China Fleet Country Club
📅 30 Nov
☕ The Great Plymouth Bake Off
We asked our followers to vote for their favourite bakeries 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 wandering through the Christmas Market, crafting a wreath, catching a film at Arts Cinema or jumping on a festive steam train… get out there and make the most of it.
That’s your lot. Enjoy it, Plymouth.
Cheers,
Lewis
