Dartmouth Christmas Events

Christmas Events in Dartmouth 

Candlelit Dartmouth (27–28 November)

Dartmouth’s festive weekend features a lively Christmas Market, carols, the town lights switch-on and a special arrival from Father Christmas. On Saturday, the lantern procession fills the streets with a warm glow as families and community groups parade their handmade creations.

Dartmouth Steam Railway – Train of Lights (27 November–30 December)

The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2026 show will capture the magic of our previous shows and will also feature new lineside displays and surprises that can only be viewed from the train on your journey.

The Kingsmen : Voices and Strings Xmas Show 2026 (5 December)

Join us at Dartmouth’s Flavel Theatre on 5 December 2026 for a magical Christmas celebration featuring an 80-voice community choir, our 38 strong barbershop chorus, a talented string quartet and a brilliant pianist. The evening will finish with a breathtaking finale as more than 100 singers unite on stage. Every note, harmony and smile will help raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK, making this festive event as meaningful as it is memorable.

The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College Christmas Concert (19 December)

The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, bring the holiday spirit to life at the Flavel Theatre Dartmouth on Saturday 19th December with a celebration of festive music and cheer. The annual Christmas Concert, a much-anticipated event in the community, features a heartwarming blend of traditional carols, festive favourites and exciting seasonal arrangements to delight audiences of all ages. An evening of musical entertainment not to be missed. 

The Flavel Christmas Fair