Deal Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Deal and surrounding areas
Deal rolls out the holiday season with Christmas lights along the seafront and holiday activities across the town and historic seafront neighborhoods, creating a coastal festive vibe. Nearby events like the Sandwich Community Christmas Lights Switch-On add to the seasonal program of festive events, markets and Santa visits across local venues. From harbor-side strolls to market stalls and carol evenings, Deal offers a relaxed mix of things to do and holiday attractions for visitors seeking a seaside Christmas.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsWinter fair with over 120 stands and attractions
Christmas Parties
16 eventsFestive party nights with curated menus and drinks
Christmas Lights
14 eventsLantern festival illuminating Dover
Christmas Shows
10 eventsCandlelit performance of Handel's Messiah in a cathedral
Christmas Activities
34 eventsImmersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Dunkerque Winter Fair
(Dunkerque)
Winter fair with over 120 stands and attractions
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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Christmas at Bewl Water 2025
(Bewlbridge)
Immersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
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Dover Winter Light Up
(Dover)
Lantern festival illuminating Dover
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The Pantiles Christmas Markets
(Tunbridge Wells)
Festive chalets and Rudolph's Runner land train
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Sandwich Community Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Sandwich)
Community-run Christmas lights switch-on and parade.
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Deal Christmas Events Map
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Deal Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Deal often include the main Christmas light switch-on ceremony and the various Christmas markets that pop up throughout December.
Deal often embraces traditional British Christmas customs, with local communities organizing festive markets and carol singing events that are cherished yearly.
Residential neighborhoods throughout Deal often put on impressive light displays, with many streets competing for the most festive decorations. Driving or walking through well-known residential areas is the best way to discover them.
Christmas markets and local makers can typically be found in Deal's town center, community halls, and sometimes at local parks or event spaces during the festive season.
Enjoying the neighborhood Christmas lights, browsing the free-to-enter Christmas markets, and soaking in the festive atmosphere of the town center are great budget-friendly options.
Families with kids in Deal will enjoy visiting Santa's grottos at local markets, attending festive shows at the Astor Theatre, and exploring the dazzling Christmas light displays around town.