Christmas in Tamworth 2024

There’s plenty to do in Tamworth this Christmas to help make your Christmas extra special. The fun officially starts with the Christmas lights switch on in the castle grounds, on Saturday 23 November which includes Bert & Gerts Festive Market and entertainment from 12noon, with the switch on at 5pm. The gingerbread trail also starts then, followed by all sorts of festive shows and events throughout the town.

November    

• 16-25    Christmas Tree Festival - St. Editha’s Church
• 23    Christmas Lights Switch On - Castle Grounds         
• 23    Lichfield Gospel Choir - St. Editha’s Church         
• 27    A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play Live on Stage - Assembly Rooms         
• 28    GreenMatthew’s Midwinter Revels - Tamworth Castle         
• 30&1    Christmas Textile Wreath Making Workshop - Tamworth Castle         
• 30&1    The Holly and The Ivy Watercolour Workshop - Tamworth Castle     

December    

• 1    Bah Humbug by On A Role Theatre Company - Assembly Rooms        
• 1    Darkness to Light: An Advent Carol Service - St. Editha’s Church         
• 2    Stories for Christmas - Assembly Rooms         
• 5    Lost In Music - Assembly Rooms         
• 6    Whole Lotta Shakin’ - Shakin’ Stevens Story Xmas Special - Assembly Rooms 
• 7    Tamworth Wind Band, Songs of the Season - Ankerside Shopping Centre
• 7    Christmas Fayre - St. Editha’s Church         
• 7    Small Business Saturday - Town Centre        
• 7    Bert & Gert’s Christmas Craft Market - Ankerside Shopping Centre        
• 7&8    Santa’s Christmas Castle - Tamworth Castle         
• 7&8    Christmas Castle by Candlelight - Tamworth Castle         
• 7    Tease - The Ultimate Cabaret & Burlesque Experience - Assembly Rooms         
• 8    Abbott Antler Fun Run  - Castle Grounds         
• 8    Amington Brass Band Christmas Concert - Assembly Rooms 
• 8    Bread and Starlight: An Advent Reflection - St. Editha’s Church        
• 9    Northern Soul Classics Orchestra - Assembly Rooms         
• 10&11    It’s Showtime - The Christmas Variety Show - Assembly Rooms         
• 11   Festive Film: It’s A Wonderful Life (U) - Assembly Rooms   
• 13    Carols by Candlelight: Tamworth Musical Theatre - St. Editha’s Church 
• 14    Bert & Gert’s Christmas Craft Market - Ankerside Shopping Centre         
• 14    Tamworth Christmas Spectacular 2024 - St. Editha’s Church      
• 14&15    Santa’s Christmas Castle - Tamworth Castle         
• 15   The D-Day Darlings: A Christmas to Remember - Assembly Rooms         
• 16   Festive Film: Love Actually (15) - Assembly Rooms         
• 19-21    The Father Christmas Show - Operation Rudolph - Assembly Rooms         
• 20-22    Santa’s Festive Village - Castle Grounds         
• 20    Festive Film: Die Hard (15) - Assembly Rooms 
• 21    Bert & Gert’s Christmas Craft Market - Ankerside Shopping Centre         
• 21    Santa Paws - Castle Stables     
• 21    Santa's In the Building! - Ankerside Shopping Centre
• 21    Electromantics - Assembly Rooms         
• 22    One Night In Dublin - Assembly Rooms   
• 22    Service of 9 Lessons and Carols - St. Editha’s Church      
• 23    Festive Film: Elf (PG) - Assembly Rooms         
• 24    Festive Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - Assembly Rooms     

January    

• 4-19    Cinderella Pantomime - Assembly Rooms

Gingerbread Trail

23 November - 23 December
A free event. Can you find all 10 giant gingerbreads around town?

More information coming soon...

Town centre business advent offers! 

1 - 24 December
Starting December 1st, join us for a festive journey as we unveil a special promotional offer each day from local businesses! More information.