ABBA Sensation
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
Please note, this band’s concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.

Community Action Malvern: Festive Christmas Coffee Morning
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Malvern Vale Community Centre, Swinyard Road, Malvern, WR14 1GU
Community Action Malvern is spreading festive cheer on Saturday 29 November 2025 by hosting a Christmas Coffee Morning and is inviting the local community to come and join in the celebrations.
Taking place at the Malvern Vale Community Centre on Swinyard Road from 10am to 12pm, everyone is invited to come and join the team for tea and cake.
There will also be an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping at the event, as there will be a few stalls selling treats from fudge and sweets, children’s books, a Ukrainian craft table, and Community Action Malvern cake stall. Plus, Parkinson’s will be selling Christmas cards, second-hand puzzles and books, and there will be a WI crafts stall.
In addition to all the stalls available to browse, there will also be a raffle where there will be two hampers, vouchers for cinema, local supermarkets and food retailers to be won, as well as a chance to win a hot air balloon experience for two people with Virgin Balloon Flights, which includes a 3–4-hour experience on a date that suits you.
There will also be a performance from the i-Sing Choir and of course no Christmas is complete without Santa Claus popping by.
Launa Brooks, CEO at Community Action Malvern & District, commented: ‘While Christmas can be a magical time of the year, for many it can be a very lonely time. As a charity, we aim to reduce social isolation for older and disabled people in the Malvern community and create events where everyone can get involved and have some fun.
‘We are really looking forward to celebrating Christmas with our community, bringing people together so they can make friends and socialise and make some wonderful memories.
‘We hope everyone can join us and we can bring some joy to the festive season! If anyone would like to attend but needs picking up on one of the Community Action Malvern & District minibuses or requires car service, please call 01684 892381 and we can arrange to get you there safely and home again afterwards.’

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:30 | The Firs, Elgar's Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6RH
Join us at Elgar’s Birthplace to make a full Christmas wreath surrounded by a Christmas decorations and festive lights.
Participants will fashion their own Christmas wreath from a variety of beautiful natural materials grown locally in Worcester. Using a selection of sumptuous seasonal foliage, along with natural embellishments, you’ll decorate a handmade willow base with willow grown at Bonterre farm. No air miles and no single use plastic is involved.
All resources will be provided for you so there is no need to bring anything.
Tickets are £45 per person, which includes all materials and your wreath to take home.
Booking is essential for this event and admission applies.
Workshop times
Saturday 29 November 2025, 10am – 12.30pm
Saturday 29 November 2025, 2pm – 4.30pm

Hot Peppers WI Christmas Fayre
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Upton Memorial Hall, 8 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HA, United Kingdom
Hot Peppers WI presents The Christmas Fayre at Upton Memorial Hall on Saturday 29 November 2025 from 10am – 2pm, with gifting, crafting, tea, coffee, cake and much more!

The Overtones Christmas Party
2025-12-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
The Overtones are back – and they’re bringing the ultimate Christmas celebration with them!
Prepare for the festive event of the season as the UK’s top vocal harmony group takes to the stage with a distinctive blend of smooth vocals, infectious energy and synchronised dance moves.
This year is doubly special as the group celebrates its 15th anniversary – a milestone that guarantees more sparkle, more surprises, and more reasons to celebrate. Expect a perfectly balanced mix of classic Christmas hits with the best feel-good hits from Soul, Motown, Doo-wop, Disco & Pop, all with The Overtones’ unique twist and delivered with the charm and charisma that has made the group a household name.

Holly & Mistletoe Auctions 2025
2025-12-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Burford House, Burford, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8HG
The annual sales at Tenbury Wells are known for their longevity, having been held for some 160 years.
This is prime mistletoe country, for orchards have been a familiar sight on the local landscape and the plant loves setting up home in the boughs of an apple tree. Holly is the perfect complement to mistletoe, the pair being staple fare at Christmas, and so growers and gatherers assemble to trade the pair under the experienced guidance of the team from Nick Champion.
This year’s sales take place on Tuesday 25 November and Tuesday 2 December 2025, starting at 10am.
For more information, visit the auctions page on the Nick Champion website.

Messiah
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
If your Christmas plans aren’t complete until you’ve got a performance of Handel’s Messiah in the diary then look no further than critically-acclaimed opera company Wild Arts, returning to Malvern after a visit during the summer, for this year’s festive fix in the form of an innovative dramatisation of Handel’s legendary telling of the Christmas story.
Performing the entire piece from memory, the talented performers bring music and story to life, with staging devised by theatre and opera director Tom Morris (Breaking the Waves, Dr Semmelweis, War Horse). The musicians of the Wild Arts Ensemble, with their period instruments, are directed by Wild Arts’ Artistic Director Orlando Jopling in this enthralling and moving production that has received standing ovations around the nation.

Craft Workshop
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Fashion, 32A Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZ
Make your own wreath from upcycled items of clothing and other materials. This wreath can be decorated to reflect different seasons or occasions.
Cost: £25 per person to include materials and refreshments (all proceeds fund the Fashion Museum)
To book, please choose either 10am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm slot and email wendyp6pc@yahoo.co.uk (maximum of 10 spaces per session)

Wreath Making & Coppicing Day
2025-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Hellens, Much Marcle, HR8 2LY
Come and join us at Hellens for a day of seasonal craft as we coppice willow from our reed beds and use the withies to fashion beautiful festive wreaths.
The day will be divided into two different activities: firstly learning how to coppice willow and finding out about our reed bed system, then creating wreaths using the cut willow. We will also identify natural materials from the gardens and grounds to adorn and decorate. This is an opportunity to work with us here at Hellens and revel in the beautiful surroundings during the festive season.
A soup lunch will be provided to warm you and all materials will be here for you (please add any special dietary requirements in the comments box when booking). Bring warm clothes, some secateurs and plenty of creativity. The day will begin at 10am and conclude at 3pm.
If you would like any more details or have any questions, please contact info@hellensmanor.com
Cost: £65 for the day, including lunch and refreshments – book online via the Hellens website.

Step Into Christmas
2025-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Returning by popular demand for 2025!
Prepare to Step into Christmas once again with the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, the hugely popular show is back – bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the perfect way to begin your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from the first note to the last.
Filled with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heart-warming ballads to upbeat festive anthems, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations.
Whether you’re starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive, Step into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas concert spectacular.

Great Malvern Late Night Shopping
2025-12-04 | Great Malvern Town Centre, Great Malvern, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
Browse and buy under the twinkling lights of Great Malvern on Thursday 4 December 2025. With just three weeks to go until the big day, Great Malvern’s shops, restaurants, bars and galleries are turning the festive spirit up a notch this Christmas and staying open until 8pm to allow shoppers that little bit of extra time to grab gifts, stock up on treats and soak in the festive spirit.

Shop, grab a mince pie and enjoy the entertainment from The Chase Brass Band playing in three locations around the town:

Belle Vue Island: 6pm – 6.15pm
Outside Connells / 496 Vintage: 6.30pm – 6.45pm
Outside Greenlink / Jasper & Pip: 7.20pm – 7.35pm

Or head into Great Malvern Priory to see their fabulous Christmas Tree Festival

Spending locally really does support your local town centre for the whole year, so help keep Great Malvern the vibrant, independent town centre it is by pledging to Shop Local This Christmas. Every purchase makes a difference.

Shops open late include:

496 Vintage
Abbey Road Coffee
Aetheria Gallery & Studio
Austin and Co
Belle Vue Terrace Patisserie
Blackbird
Chocolate Avenue
Detour
Dynastic Art
Greenlink
Jasper & Pip
Lonsdales Fresh Produce and Cafe
Lyttleton Well
Malvern Bakehouse
Malvern Book Cooperative
Malvern Community Art Therapy, festive crafts workshop
Great Malvern Priory
Rhubarb
Rhubarb Home
Strawberry Tree
The Malvern Bookshop
The Malvern Dog Company
To Boot Shoes
Water Cure – Festive Market Night
Solo Boutique
Papa’s Café
Heidi’s Toys and Puzzles
Faun
Oxfam
Robin Elt Shoes
Little Olive’s Play Cafe
Malvern Tourist Information Centre

Messy Vintage Service for Christmas
2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Holy Trinity Church, North Malvern Road, Malvern, WR14 4LR
A special Christmas service for older people, with Messy Vintage.
People with dementia or special needs, with their carers, are especially welcome.
The event will be followed by light refreshments.
Parking is available directly outside the church door.

Festive Mini Market at The Water Cure
2025-12-04 17:00 - 22:00 | The Water Cure, 30 Church Street, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 2AZ
The Water Cure hosts a festive mini market with local sellers, pizza and Christmas cocktails from 5pm on Thursday 4 December 2025. This is the same day as late night shopping in Great Malvern.

ARCOS Christmas Charity Card Sale and Pop-Up Cafe
2025-12-05 12:00 - 16:00 | ARCOS, Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3AG
Taking place for one day only in 2025, between 12pm and 4pm at Hatherton Lodge, home of ARCOS, at the top of Avenue Road in Great Malvern.

Live Piano Music with Robbie Roberts
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Malvern Hills Hotel, Jubilee Drive, Malvern, WR13 6DW
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music as an incredibly talented local pianist, Robbie Roberts, takes centre stage at the Malvern Hills Hotel!
Join us on Friday 5 December 2025, between 6pm and 9pm, for a sophisticated and stylish performance that promises to be the perfect start to your weekend and the festive season.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of one of the Midlands’ finest musicians. It’s the ideal way to unwind, enjoy some fantastic music, and soak in the festive atmosphere as December begins.

Christmas Charity Concert
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church, Lansdowne Crescent, Malvern, WR14 2AW
The Hills Singers, an established Malvern-based choir directed by Carol Green, present a Christmas concert of seasonal music old and new to raise funds for charity.
Entry to the concert is free, with a retiring collection in aid of Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Seasonal refreshments will be served during the interval.

Malvern Hills Vineyards Festive Wine Tasting and Food Pairings
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Welland Village Hall, Marlbank Rd, Welland, Malvern, WR13 6LA, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Handel's Messiah Part 1 & Festive Favourites
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to Great Malvern Priory to perform Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah and other Baroque festive favourites.
The first half will feature a number of festive Baroque works including arias from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, pastoral music by Charpentier and beautiful instrumental music by Corelli. The second half will feature the first part of Handel’s Messiah, concluding with the famous Hallelujah Chorus. A perfect start to the festive season!
All will be performed on period instruments with singers. The programme of the first half will be different from the programme in 2024, with lots of beautiful festive music to enjoy!
Tickets
Adult: £22.50 / Student: £10.50 / Child: Free – available to book online
To book wheelchair seats or other access requirements, please email: info@eboracumbaroque.co.uk

Tenbury Mistletoe Festival & Santa Parade
2025-12-06 | Tenbury Wells, Teme Street, Worcestershire, WR15 8AA
The Mistletoe Festival is back in Tenbury Wells, the town considered to be the Mistletoe Capital of England. The event provides a fantastic free family day out (from 9.30am) and has been held on the first Saturday in December since 2005.
The festival includes crowning of the Mistletoe Queen, a druids ceremony and a blessing of the mistletoe. There will be storytelling, drumming, face-painting and free children’s activities in the library.
The entire town centre will be decorated with over 100 bunches of pre-lit mistletoe that will light up the town and add to the festive lights throughout the town centre.
The event also includes an indoor market and a pre-loved event to encourage visitors to both enjoy the festival and invest back into it, supporting small businesses.
Highlights of the day include:

Christmas markets and entertainment
Children’s activities in the library until 3pm
Crowning of the Mistletoe Queen at 12pm
Druid ceremony on The Burgage at 4pm

Plus, the Santa Parade will start at 4.35pm as Santa and friends cross the Teme Bridge and make their way to arrive at the grotto at St Mary’s Church at 5pm. (Teme Street and Market Street will be closed from 4.35pm.)
For more information about Tenbury Mistletoe Association and its flagship event, visit the Tenbury Mistletoe Association website.

Meet Father Christmas at The Firs – A Magical Christmas Adventure!
2025-12-06 | The Firs, Elgar's Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6RH
Enter a very special winter wonderland at The Firs on selected dates in December 2025. Here at Elgar’s Birthplace, twinkling lights, festive cheer, and the magic of Christmas await! Father Christmas is planning a festive stop at our beautiful cottage, and he’ll be joined his jolliest elves who are coming along to add to the fun.
What’s in store for your festive visit?
• A Heart-warming Visit to Father Christmas – Share your Christmas wishes in the cosy cottage and be treated to a special gift from Father Christmas himself.
• Help in the North Pole Sorting Office – Sort letters and parcels ready for their long journeys around the world.
• Write Your Letter to Father Christmas – Craft your perfect Christmas list at the letter-writing station and post it in our speedy delivery post box.
• Get Crafty in the Elf Workshop – Create your own Christmas decoration to take home and display.
• Reindeer search in the Gardens – Father Christmas’s reindeer are missing – can you find them all?
• Snap a Photo in the Sleigh – Climb aboard Father Christmas’s sleigh and capture a magical memory.
• Festive Treats at Little Al’s Café – Warm up with hot drinks, light lunches, and seasonal goodies from 10am – 4.30pm.
Dates
Father Christmas is at The Firs on 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 December 2025
Tickets
£20 per child (includes up to two accompanying adults) – booking is essential (please note you are booking the time to see Father Christmas)
Opening hours
The Firs will be open from 9.45am until 5pm, so arrive early or stay after your visit to Father Christmas to enjoy all the festive activities in the visitor centre and gardens

Christmas at the Tudor House Museum - Upton
2025-12-06 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Christmas comes to Upton upon Severn’s Tudor House Museum on Saturday 6 December 2025 (open 10.30am – 6pm, with free entry) with a visit from Father Christmas and much more to enjoy, including face painting, crafting table, raffle, reindeer and a chance to ‘get in the picture’.
10.30am – 3pm: ‘Get in the picture’ – nativity dress-up with prize for the best photo
10.30am – 3.30pm: Uptogether’s reindeer in the garden
10.30am – 3.30pm: Christmas crafting table
10.30am – 4pm: Refreshments
10.30am – 4pm: Christmas trail
10.30am – 4.45pm: Massive Christmas raffle (called at 5pm)
11am – 3.30pm: Face painting and glitter tattoos
12pm: Santa arrives on his sleigh (departs at 3pm)
4.30pm – 6pm: Christmas singing – 12 days of Christmas with local musicians, plus mince pies and mulled hot drinks
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry is free, but donations are welcome – thank you.

Indoor Christmas Market
2025-12-06 | Smarty Pants, 44 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AA
A selection of fabulous stalls at the rear of Smarty Pants (44 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells) offering a great Christmas shopping experience, open 10am – 4pm:

Yarnola Unique Candles
Sam’s Cakes ‘n’ Puds
MS Furniture & Crafts
Deb Knight Jewellery
No. 23 Creations Handmade & Crafts
Crystal Cave
Healing Hands wellbeing products
Kris’s Gifts
Jane’s Xmas Decorations
The 2 Nanas’ resin products
Tombola (WI)
Raising funds for charity stall
Mistletoe sales

There will be lots more to enjoy on the day with the Tenbury Wells Mistletoe Festival (10am – 5.30pm) and Santa Parade (4.30pm) taking place.

Upton Christmas Gift & Craft Fair
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | Upton Memorial Hall, 8 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HA, United Kingdom
Come along to Upton Memorial Hall on Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December 2025 to explore the festive gift and craft fair, open from 10am – 4pm on each day.
Don’t forget the the Tudor House Museum will also be open on the Saturday, with plenty for all the family to enjoy.

Clarence Park Village Christmas Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Clarence Park Village, 415 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 1PP
Join us to celebrate the festive season with a selection of different stalls for you to buy your gifts ready for Christmas. Stalls will include textiles, jewellery, handmade items, souvenirs and much more, plus turkey rolls, mince pies and mulled wine.
The Mayor of Malvern, Marilyn Birks, will be in attendance to count down to the Christmas tree light switch-on at 12pm.
Market open 12pm – 3pm.

Community Carols at Christmas
2025-12-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
The Friends of Malvern Priory warmly invite you to Community Carols at Christmas. It is always a popular service with locals as it is suitable for all ages and informal, plus we serve hot punch and mince pies afterwards!
Everyone is welcome.

Rapturous Delight: After-Dark
2025-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Follow the illuminated pathways down to Croome Court and delight in the new twinkling installations along the way.
Once inside, become immersed in the enchanting projections, evocative sounds and charming stories of Rapturous Delight in the Long Gallery, a special sensory experience created by digital arts, music and theatre company Leo & Hyde.
Useful information:
– Gates open at 5pm, with the first time slot starting at 5.30pm. Please arrive during your designated time slot.
– Last entry at 8.30pm. Gates close at 10pm.
– Booking is essential. Event ticket applies to all visitors, including National Trust members. Under 3s are free, however they still require an event ticket.
– Croome will be closed from 4pm to 5pm while we set up for the evening sessions and all daytime visitors who wish to attend the evening event need to leave the property at 4pm and return during their 30-minute ticketed time slot.
– This event features flashing lights, strobe effects, and loud music that may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or sensitivities to intense sound. Please consider these factors when choosing to attend or get in touch with our team for more information.
Prices – various options available please see website for details.

Tenbury Town Band Charity Christmas Concert
2025-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Tenbury High School, Oldwood Road, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8XA
Tenbury Town Band, conducted by Melanie Parker, presents its Christmas Concert at Tenbury High Ormiston Academy.
Visit the Tenbury Town Band website for further information when available.

Carols of Comfort and Joy: Wassail!
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Downs, Brockhill Road, Colwall, WR13 6EY
Colwall Community Choir and The Downs Prep School Intermediate Choir, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble, present Carols of Comfort and Joy: Wassail! by Alexander L’Estrange.
This concert is free to attend, but please book a ticket so that that the organisers know how many people to expect.
There will be a retiring collection in aid of St Richard’s Hospice.
