What's on in Peterborough: November and December 2026

November 2026

2 November: Nature Tots

Monday 2 November, 10am to 11.30am | Outdoor activities for ages 2 to 5 | Lynch Farm, Wistow Way, Orton Wistow, Peterborough PE2 6XA | £20 for a block of four sessions; accompanying adults free.

Toddlers and their grown-ups explore wildlife, nature crafts and outdoor play. Book a place for each child, stay with them throughout and dress for the weather. November sessions meet at Lynch Farm rather than the winter classroom.

3 November: Try Running

Tuesday 3 November, 6pm to 7pm | Beginner-friendly running, adults 18+ | Meet at Thorpe Wood Golf Car Park, Peterborough | Free; book ahead.

Nene Park's volunteer run leaders offer a warm-up, short run and cool-down for new and returning runners. The group is intended to be supportive and social, with sessions adapted to participants.

13 November: That'll Be Christmas

Friday 13 November, 7pm | Seasonal variety show | New Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RS | Tickets advertised from £26.50.

A touring show combines familiar Christmas songs, comedy and seasonal performances. Use the theatre's booking system for current seat options and any applicable fees.

20 November: Christmas lights switch-on

Friday 20 November, entertainment around 5pm to 7.30pm; switch-on around 7pm | Community celebration | Cathedral Square, Peterborough.

Boomerang Radio hosts the city-centre celebration. St John's Church plans to remain open until 9pm as a quieter space with refreshments and toilets.

20 to 22 November: Cathedral Christmas Craft and Gift Market

Friday 20 November, 1pm to 8pm; Saturday 21 November, 10am to 6pm; Sunday 22 November, noon to 4pm | Craft and gift market | Peterborough Cathedral | £5 plus booking fee.

Meet independent makers and browse handmade gifts, decorations and food in the Cathedral's historic setting. Use the shopper booking page rather than a stallholder application.

From 21 November: Father Christmas in the Library

Selected dates from Saturday 21 November to Thursday 24 December, booked family visits | Christmas experience | Peterborough Cathedral Library | Children from £15; accompanying adults £2.50.

Meet Father Christmas among the Library's old books, with a story and gift for children. The Library is reached by a steep spiral staircase; a separate accessible experience takes place in the Cathedral's New Building on selected dates.

From 26 November: Christmas Carnival at Ferry Meadows

Selected dates from Thursday 26 November to Wednesday 23 December, sessions at 4pm and 6pm | Family festive activities | Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5AE | Adults £15, children £10; ages 2 and under free.

Meet the Christmas elves for carnival games, entertainment and an enchanted winter garden. Thursdays welcome dogs. Quieter 4pm sessions are listed for 27 November and 21 December; choose a dated session when booking.

From 27 November: Christmas Tree Festival

Friday 27 November 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027, during Cathedral visiting hours | Community display | Peterborough Cathedral | Suggested visitor donation £5.

See trees decorated by local charities, businesses, schools and community groups, each sharing its own seasonal message. Check Cathedral visiting arrangements around services and other events.

28 November and 5 December: St John's Christmas Craft Fayres

Saturdays 28 November and 5 December, 10am to 3pm | Seasonal craft fayres | St John's Church, Cathedral Square, Peterborough.

Browse handmade crafts and gift stalls in the city-centre church, as listed in the council's current Christmas programme.

December 2026

From 12 December: Cinderella

Selected performances from Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 | Family pantomime, ages 5+ | New Theatre, Broadway, Peterborough.

Cinderella, Buttons and the Fairy Godmother return in a new seasonal production. The opening day has special preview pricing; choose a performance and seat through the theatre's timetable. The relaxed performance is separately listed for 2 January.

12 December: Christmas Magic

Saturday 12 December, 2.30pm and 7.30pm | Seasonal concert with light show | Peterborough Cathedral | £20 to £42, plus fees; not suitable for under-5s.

Peterborough Sings presents festive favourites in a concert combining singing, candlelight and a light show. The performance lasts about two hours including an interval; concessions and companion tickets are available.