Winter Festival 2026

Step into the magic of the season! Winter Festival returns on Thursday 26 November.

Come together and join us for an unforgettable festivity full of music, workshops, face painting, reindeer, irresistible food and drinks, and our enchanting Winter Market.

• 17:30 onwards - Enjoy live music under our enchanting lights, visit the reindeers, and tuck into a variety of festive food and drink. Then head indoors to discover our bustling festive market and kid-friendly activities.

• 17:45 - Festive Winter Sing and Craft Workshop - Join Dr Rebecca Berkley and ITTsoc in Palmer Building G03,  for a workshop of festive songs, crafts and musical games for children and their parents or carers. Children must be accompanied at all times. This will run on a first come first serve basis and is best suited for children aged 7 - 11 years old.

• 18:15 - Join us in Palmer Quad for live music and light switch.

• 18:30 - Live music, reindeer and food and drink continue outside as well as our enchanting indoor market and family fun activities.

• 20:00 - Event closes.

Throughout, we will have plenty of cosy places to enjoy a hot drink, mulled beverages and seasonal food, available from our cafes on site or our fantastic food vans.

Best of all? It is free to attend and everyone is welcome.