What's on in King's Lynn: November and December 2026

November 2026

7 November: Dragon Festival

Saturday 7 November, 10am to 3pm | Free family activities | Heritage venues across King's Lynn town centre | No booking required.

Follow dragons through the town with trails, workshops, games and medieval entertainment. The festival brings together local museums and cultural venues; use the organiser's programme to plan your route.

11 to 14 November: Come From Away

Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm; additional Saturday matinee at 2.30pm | Amateur musical theatre | King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place | £18 to £20, including venue levy; £2 online transaction fee.

King's Lynn Players tell the story of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, who welcomed stranded air passengers after the attacks of September 2001. This locally performed musical explores the friendships formed in an unexpected meeting of communities.

15 November: Norfolk Symphony Orchestra

Sunday 15 November, 3.30pm | Orchestral concert | King's Lynn Corn Exchange | £10 to £16; £2 online transaction fee.

The orchestra opens its new season with music including Holst's The Planets and Lili Boulanger's D'un Matin de printemps. A limited young concertgoer ticket scheme is handled directly by the box office.

20 November: Jamie Cochrane coffee concert

Friday 20 November, 11am; refreshments from 10.30am | Piano recital | Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn | £10 to £20; £2 online transaction fee.

Jamie Cochrane performs Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann in a morning recital. Tea, coffee and cake are included in the ticket price. This concert is at the Town Hall, rather than the Corn Exchange auditorium.

22 November: Christmas lights switch-on

Sunday 22 November, afternoon; detailed timetable to be announced | Community celebration | Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn.

Join the town-centre celebration as the Christmas lights are switched on. The organiser advertises music and entertainment, with the full programme still to follow on the borough council's events pages.

28 November: Handel's Messiah

Saturday 28 November, 6pm | Choral concert | St Nicholas' Chapel, King's Lynn | Tickets advertised up to £23; £2 online transaction fee.

King's Lynn Festival Chorus opens its 50th anniversary season with Handel's Messiah, joined by soloists and the Shrewsbury Baroque Orchestra. Check the booking page for seating and concession options.

December 2026

4 December: Mabelle Park and Archie Bonham coffee concert

Friday 4 December, 11am; refreshments from 10.30am | Violin and piano recital | Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn | £10 to £20; £2 online transaction fee.

Violinist Mabelle Park and pianist Archie Bonham perform works by Schubert, Faure and Brahms. The morning programme includes tea, coffee and cake before the concert.

5 and 6 December: Christmas Merchants Market

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, 10am to 4pm | Christmas shopping and street entertainment | Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn.

Browse gifts and seasonal food from local makers, crafters and producers. The organiser's programme includes handmade decorations, homeware and local produce, with festive entertainment around the town during the weekend.

From 8 December: Sleeping Beauty

Selected performances from Tuesday 8 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 | Family pantomime | King's Lynn Corn Exchange | £21 to £27, including venue levy; £2 online transaction fee.

The Princess, Carabosse and Chester the Jester take the stage in the Corn Exchange's festive pantomime. December access performances include signed on 12 December at 5.30pm, audio-described on 28 December at 5.30pm, and relaxed on 30 December at 5.30pm. Book the relaxed performance through the box office.

19 December: Christmas Carol Concert

Saturday 19 December, 5pm | Family choral concert | St Nicholas' Chapel, King's Lynn | Tickets advertised up to £15; £2 online transaction fee.

King's Lynn Festival Chorus presents seasonal readings and carols for both choir and audience. Choose a seat through the Corn Exchange booking service, which handles tickets for this chapel concert.