Christmas in Beccles

What’s on in Beccles this festive season..

With the Christmas lights already being put up around the town by local builder Colin Crisp and the team, we are thinking ahead to all the wonderful upcoming events there are in the next few months, from wreath making, to concerts, to a small business fayre, Beccles has so much to offer this Christmas time.

Beccles Christmas Tree Trail 2024

Date: Friday 29th November – Wednesday 18th December

Find the letter on each of the shops Christmas Tree’s to form this year’s Christmas Phrase!

To enter this free competition, just print out this downloadable form or pick up a leaflet from many shops taking part.

Beccles Christmas Light Switch On

Date: Friday 29th November. Lights switch on at 5pm

The annual Beccles light switch on promises to be a great event to join in with. Live music, 30+ stalls, street food, gifts, and late night Christmas shopping.

Shop Small at the Hall – Christmas Fayre – Beccles Public Hall & Theatre

Date: Friday 29th November

A Christmas event focusing on small businesses offering unique and festive products or gifts. This event is on throughout the Beccles Christmas Light Switch on event so make sure you pop in and have a browse.

Christmas Tree Festival at Hungate Church

Date: 29th November – 1st December

An annual festival with a record number of 61 trees this year. Follow a trail of decorated Christmas trees, decorated by local community groups / schools and businesses. Refreshments are available in the café.

Beccles Santa’s Grotto – part of Beccles Light Switch On

Date: Friday 29th November – from 4pm

Head to St Michael’s Church on the night of the Christmas Light Switch on to find a magical grotto where Santa will be. A fantastic group of volunteers work so hard to put together a lovely experience for the children.

Christmas Wreath making at Old School Cafe

Date: Saturday 30th November, Friday 6th & Saturday 7th December

An evening (or 3) of wreath making at Old School Coffee, with guided instructions by Amy at Craftylar, foliage included. Festive drink and treat made at Old School also included.

Beccles Belcanto Choir Presents – A Warm up to Christmas

Date: Saturday 30th November

Beccles Belcanto Choir are putting on a Christmas performance, singing all your favourite Christmas Carols to get you in the Christmas spirit. This performance at Blyburgate Hall and there will be refreshments included in your ticket price.

Beccles Community Choir – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Date: 1st December

Come along for a rare chance to watch the Beccles Community Choir perform. The show promises an evening of musical delight, featuring a repertoire of well-known and enjoyable Christmas songs across various genres and styles. They will be joined by special guests, Bungay Community Choir and local singer Vanessa Hembling.

Christmas Cracker – Choral Society

Date: Sunday 15th December

An evening of Christmas Carols put on by Beccles Choral Society.

Beccles Public Hall Christmas Panto – Peter Pan

Date: 13th – 30th December

A brand new adventure for Peter Pan this Christmas at Beccles Public Hall. The show promises to be a exciting, fun filled family pantomime packed.