12 things to do in Halifax this Christmas
There are more than twelve days of Christmas entertainment during the festive period in Halifax.
November 25
Christmas Lights Switch-on
A day of entertainment and activity across Halifax begins with a live broadcast by Pulse Radio from 2pm followed by entertainment on stage from 4pm. The light switch on will take place at 5:30pm at the top of Woolshops
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December 3-10
Piece Hall Christmas Market
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December 6
Halifax Choral Society present Carols and Brass
The Victoria Theatre hosts a festive concert with the Halifax Choral Society which also features the world famous Black Dyke Band.
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December 7-10
Santa’s Mixed-Up Martian
Santa’s Mixed-up Martian is the fourth show in the series written by Iain Lauchlan, creator of the Tweenies, and produced by Imagine Theatre at the Victoria Theatre.
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December 9
Bankfield Museum Christmas craft fair
A selection of local crafts and produce on sale in just time for Christmas at Bankfield Museum.
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December 9
York Waits concert
For one night only at The Square Chapel, Enjoy some winter and Christmas music spanning many centuries, many countries and using various instruments including wind and stringed, from the wide array that would have been played by bands in the medieval and Tudor periods
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December 10:
Holly Jolly Christmas
This is the fourth Christmas concert by the Cube Choir, and will feature festive songs old and new, a solo or two together with some fun audience participation to get you in the festive mood. At The Square Chapel
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December 14-16
HMTC: A Christmas Extravaganza
With a company of over 100 performers, featuring a 25 piece orchestra and children’s chorus, HMTC present an extravagant festival of Christmas music at the Square Chapel that is sure to delight and entertain.
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December 16-January 6
Aladdin
This year’s Christmas pantomime at the Victoria Theatre will be Aladdin running from December 16th to January 6th.
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December 16
Santa Comes to Ogden Water
Head to Ogden Water to visit Father Christmas in his magical woodland grotto in the woods!
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December 16
Cinderella’s Magic Wand
Meet Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother in this magical costumed workshop at Shibden Hall. Help Cinderella with her chores and discover old toys.
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December 19-24
Beauty and the Beast at The Square Chapel
The enchanting fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast come to the Square Chapel stage this Christmas.