Christmas in Tamworth 2024
There’s plenty to do in Tamworth this Christmas to help make your Christmas extra special. The fun officially starts at the end of November so check out what we've got in store below!
November
- 16-25 Christmas Tree Festival - St. Editha’s Church
- 23 Christmas Lights Switch On - Castle Grounds - POSTPONED to 7 DEC
- 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 Carol Singing from the U3A choir, 10.30am-12 - Tamworth Library
- 5 Lost In Music - Assembly Rooms
- 6 Whole Lotta Shakin’ - Shakin’ Stevens Story Xmas Special - Assembly Rooms
- 7 Christmas Lights Switch On - Castle Grounds
- 7 Tamworth Wind Band, Songs of the Season - Ankerside Shopping Centre
- 7 Christmas Fayre - St. Editha’s Church
- 7 Small Business Saturday Christmas Craft Market - 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 Films: Elf (PG) & Silver Screen: Trading Places (15) & The Polar Express (U)- Assembly Rooms
- 24 Festive Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) - Assembly Rooms
- 25 Christmas Day Parkrun - Castle Grounds
January
- 1 New Year's Day Parkrun - Castle Grounds
- 4-19 Cinderella Pantomime - Assembly Rooms
Gingerbread Trail (Free)
23 November - 23 December
This festive season, the Gingerbread People are exploring Tamworth and we need your help to find them and see what they’re up to! As you explore the town this Christmas, keep your eyes peeled for life-sized gingerbread figures. Can you find all 10 giant gingerbreads around town?
FREE PARKING - 7 & 21 December
Enjoy FREE parking in all Tamworth Borough Council run car parks on Saturday 7 (Small Business Saturday) & Saturday 21 December, 2024. (This does not include Ankerside car park) Car parks map (pdf)
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.
Children’s Christmas Crafts (Free)
Children’s Christmas Crafts every Saturday in December at Tamworth Library. Drop in between 10am and 3pm to take part. Children must be supervised.
