Newmarket Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Newmarket and surrounding areas
Newmarket showcases Christmas 2025 around Newmarket Racecourse and the town centre with festive events like Presents Galore Christmas Fair, Ely Cathedral Advent services and Apres Ski Christmas Parties at the racecourse bringing winter cheer. The town’s holiday activities include Christmas markets, seasonal shopping and family-friendly performances framed by elegant streets and warm lights. From market stalls to concerts and cozy evenings under the lights, Newmarket offers lively family fun and festive activities for the season.
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Christmas Markets
34 eventsFestive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
Christmas Lights
17 eventsSponsorship opportunities for brand visibility during the festive season.
Christmas Parties
13 eventsFestive parties with drag queen entertainment and bottomless prosecco
Christmas Shows
12 eventsTraditional carols and seasonal music with Prime Brass.
Christmas Activities
24 eventsTraditional Advent and Christmas services in a historic cathedral
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas in Cambridge
(Cambridge)
Festive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
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Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Peterborough)
Sponsorship opportunities for brand visibility during the festive season.
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Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025
(Cambridge)
Illuminated trail celebrating plants after dark.
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Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event
(Bury St Edmunds)
Town lights up for St. Edmund's Day with festive stalls and characters.
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Sudbury Christmas Light Switch On & Fair
(Sudbury)
Town-wide Christmas light switch-on and festive fair
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Colchester Christmas Markets
(Colchester)
Festive market with Santa, live music, and funfair rides.
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Newmarket Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Newmarket Christmas FAQ
The Candlelight Parade and Tree Lighting, Bright & Merry Market, and Black Joy Holiday Market are among the largest annual Christmas events in Newmarket.
Newmarket is known for its Candlelight Parade, where the community gathers for carols and the official tree lighting, creating a special local tradition.
Memorial Park and Chestnut Hill are popular spots for holiday lights, but many residential neighborhoods also feature festive displays worth exploring.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at Memorial Park, Chestnut Hill, and during special events like the Bright & Merry Market and Black Joy Holiday Market.
Free activities include the Candlelight Parade, neighborhood light displays, and visiting the Bright & Merry Market, which offers a festive atmosphere without an admission fee.
Families with kids enjoy the Candlelight Parade, Bright & Merry Market, and the LED tree shows, all of which offer interactive and festive experiences for children.