South Shields Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in South Shields and surrounding areas
South Shields welcomes the Christmas season with Holiday lights along the seafront and a variety of holiday activities across the town centre and Ocean Road area. Seasonal markets, parades and family workshops create a welcoming festive atmosphere. Take part in the South Tyneside Winter Parade, Festive Party Nights at Sea Hotel South Shields or a Design a Christmas Eve Box Workshop for family fun and things to do this winter.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsMagical Christmas Village with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and festive cinema.
Christmas Parties
20 eventsNew Year's Eve Glitz & Glam Ball with five-course dinner and entertainment.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsIconic 30-foot Christmas tree light switch-on ceremony.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsSparkling Sleeping Beauty pantomime with drag artist Miss Rory.
Other Christmas Activities
30 eventsWinter parade celebrating nature with light and sound
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Newcastle's Christmas Village at Old Eldon Square
(Newcastle)
Magical Christmas Village with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and festive cinema.
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Spanish City New Year's Eve Glitz & Glam Ball
(Whitley Bay)
New Year's Eve Glitz & Glam Ball with five-course dinner and entertainment.
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Festive Party Nights at Sea Hotel South Shields
Festive party nights with DJ and buffet
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South Tyneside Winter Parade
Winter parade celebrating nature with light and sound
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Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
(Beamish)
Enchanted woodland illuminated with music and interactive props.
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Beamish Hall Christmas Fair
(Beamish)
Historic manor house Christmas market with local artisans.
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The South Shields Christmas Lights Switch-On and the Christmas Fair at Jarrow Hall are among the largest annual events, drawing crowds for festive shopping and entertainment.
South Shields celebrates with a festive lights switch-on, local markets, and community events that bring neighbors together for seasonal fun and charity activities.
The town centre, Ocean Beach area, and several residential streets are known for their festive decorations and holiday light displays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the town centre, Jarrow Hall, and community centres during the festive season.
Free activities include the Christmas lights switch-on, festive walks, and browsing local markets. Many events offer free entry and family-friendly entertainment.
Families enjoy the Christmas Lights Switch-On, the Christmas Fair at Jarrow Hall, and the ice skating at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, all of which offer activities for children.