Join your neighbors in holiday celebrations in Worcester! Discover all the events with our guide. From Worcester regulars to holiday explorers, our guide highlights the season's top events.
This festive season, immerse yourself in the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker, a beloved ballet that captures the magic of Christmas through its stunning choreography and delightful score. Features like Mannheim Steamroller's unique blend of classical music and modern sounds bring a fresh twist to holiday favorites. And the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve is something you definitely don't want to miss for its spectacular storytelling through music and visuals. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Worcester
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
- The Nutcracker
- Mannheim Steamroller
- Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
- Boston Pops' Holiday Pops
- A Christmas Carol
- Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
- Croome Court Christmas (Severn Stoke)
- Greyfriars House & Garden Christmas
- Hanbury Hall Christmas (Droitwich Spa)
See these and even more events listed below!
Worcester Holiday Light Displays
Three Counties Showground Winter Glow
What to Expect:
Interactive light trail with immersive theme.
Description:
Winter Glow at Three Counties Showground features an illuminated light trail, indoor ice rink, festive fairground, and Christmas market, offering a variety of seasonal activities and attractions.
Where: Malvern | More Info: Three Counties Showground Winter Glow
Webbs Wychbold Festive Light Trail
What to Expect:
Immersive light trail inspired by Alice in Wonderland with interactive elements.
Description:
Explore a fantastical realm inspired by Alice in Wonderland, featuring stunning theatrical sets, lanterns, and enchanting sounds. Wander through zoned areas, including the Rabbit Hole, White Rabbit's Library, and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, with optional stops at Santa's snow-covered workshop.
Where: Wychbold | More Info: Webbs Wychbold Festive Light Trail
Worcester Holiday Markets and Shopping
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
What to Expect:
Traditional Victorian-themed street market with live entertainment and local vendors.
Description:
The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is a traditional event featuring over 200 stalls selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food, and gifts. Enjoy Victorian-themed characters, live music, and festive treats in the historic city centre.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
Worcester Cathedral Christmas Fayre
What to Expect:
Holiday shopping in a historic medieval cloister setting.
Description:
The Worcester Cathedral Christmas Fayre in the Cloister offers a delightful shopping experience with festive stalls, a cafe, and Shoppers Carols. Enjoy the glorious setting of the medieval cloister, filled with festive stock and holiday goodies.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Worcester Cathedral Christmas Fayre
Worcester Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
What to Expect:
Epic rock opera with complex light shows and pyrotechnics.
Description:
Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents an all-new version of "The Lost Christmas Eve," the final chapter of their Christmas trilogy, featuring fan-favorites and a story of redemption.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Mannheim Steamroller
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday concert with multimedia effects.
Description:
Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas concert, led by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, features classic holiday music with 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects, creating an immersive and intimate holiday experience.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Mannheim Steamroller
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, first performed in Russia in December 1892. The story revolves around Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and then enters a magical world where the Nutcracker and other characters come to life. Featuring live music from the Hanover Theatre Nutcracker Orchestra, this production will captivate audiences with its brilliant dancing and vibrant costumes.
Where: Worcester | More Info: The Nutcracker
A Christmas Carol
What to Expect:
Timeless adaptation with lavish costumes and special effects.
Description:
A timeless adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, lavish costumes, and spine-tingling special effects. The show tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, visited by the Spirits of Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Each year, the production is refined and revised to feature more magic than ever before.
Where: Worcester | More Info: A Christmas Carol
Boston Pops' Holiday Pops
What to Expect:
Live performance of holiday classics with a choral ensemble and Santa Claus.
Description:
The Boston Pops Holiday Pops concert features the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart performing holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites, joined by the Metropolitan Chorale, with a special guest appearance by Santa Claus.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Boston Pops' Holiday Pops
Enchanted Express
What to Expect:
Private steam train compartments with a festive narrative.
Description:
Join a steam train journey from Bridgnorth to Highley, guided by Dame Julie Walters, where you'll meet Father Christmas and other festive characters. Each child receives a quality gift, and there are photo opportunities and sweet treats for all passengers.
Where: Bridgnorth | More Info: Enchanted Express
Worcester Other Holiday Activities
Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
What to Expect:
Unique tree displays by various organizations.
Description:
Worcester Cathedral's Christmas Tree Festival features beautifully decorated trees by schools, businesses, and charities, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere within the cathedral.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
Hanbury Hall Christmas
What to Expect:
Nostalgic Christmas celebration with 1970s and 80s themes.
Description:
Hanbury Hall transforms into a nostalgic Christmas celebration from the 1970s and 80s, featuring bright lights, colorful decorations, and retro-themed activities.
Where: Droitwich Spa | More Info: Hanbury Hall Christmas
Greyfriars House & Garden Christmas
What to Expect:
Traditional Tudor Christmas celebrations with historical reenactments and festive activities.
Description:
Explore Greyfriars House & Garden this Christmas, featuring traditional Tudor decorations, festive pastimes, and a variety of events including the Worcester Victorian Fayre and Tudor Crafts.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Greyfriars House & Garden Christmas
Croome Court Christmas
What to Expect:
Immersive projection and historic decorations.
Description:
Croome Court Christmas features a nature-inspired festive sensory experience with a specially commissioned immersive projection in the Long Gallery, along with historic decorations and activities.
Where: Severn Stoke | More Info: Croome Court Christmas
The Firs Christmas
What to Expect:
Christmas celebration with natural decorations and historic exhibits.
Description:
The Firs Christmas features Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and natural decorations, creating a serene and seasonal atmosphere. Visitors can explore the cottage garden, sound garden, and historic exhibitions, all while enjoying the beautiful Malvern Hills views.
Where: Lower Broadheath | More Info: The Firs Christmas
Hartlebury Castle Family Christmas
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a historic castle setting.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Hartlebury Castle with festive activities, including a nature trail stroll, exploring the historic grounds, and enjoying the castle's grand State Rooms.
Where: Hartlebury | More Info: Hartlebury Castle Family Christmas
St Peter's Garden Centre Christmas
What to Expect:
Hands-on wreath decorating and festive breakfast with Santa.
Description:
St Peter's Garden Centre offers a variety of Christmas events, including a Wreath Decorating Workshop and Breakfast with Santa, featuring handpicked decorations and unique gifts.
Where: Worcester | More Info: St Peter's Garden Centre Christmas
Attwell Farm Park Winter Barn Workshop
What to Expect:
Intimate encounter with Father Christmas and interactive elf activities.
Description:
At Attwell Farm Park, meet Father Christmas in his charming grotto, then visit his secret toy shop to handpick a special gift. Enjoy a variety of joyful activities in the Elf Station, including writing heartfelt letters to Santa, making magical reindeer food, and decorating gingerbread. You can also upgrade your experience by crafting your own teddy bear. The event includes full access to the entire farm park, where you can explore indoor and outdoor play areas and interact with over 80 different animal species, including real-life reindeer.
Where: Redditch | More Info: Attwell Farm Park Winter Barn Workshop
Severn Valley Railway Gin Trains
What to Expect:
Exclusive Coal Infused Gin tasting experience.
Description:
Step aboard the Severn Valley Railway Gin Trains for a luxurious experience featuring Piston Gin's renowned London Dry and exclusive Coal Infused Gin. Enjoy a refreshing Gin and Tonic, followed by a tasting of the Coal Infused Gin, and round off with a decadent Foret Noire Dessert Shot.
Where: Kidderminster | More Info: Severn Valley Railway Gin Trains
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Droitwich (6 miles)
- Great Malvern (7 miles)
- Stourport-on-Severn (11 miles)
- Bromsgrove (12 miles)
- Evesham (13 miles)
- Kidderminster (14 miles)
- Redditch (14 miles)
- Stourbridge (19 miles)
- Halesowen (19 miles)
- Bartley Green (19 miles)
- Brierley Hill (21 miles)
- Cheltenham (21 miles)
- Stratford-upon-Avon (22 miles)
- Dudley (22 miles)
- Gloucester (22 miles)
- Shirley (23 miles)
- Hereford (23 miles)
- Solihull (24 miles)
- Birmingham (24 miles)
- Tipton (24 miles)
- West Bromwich (25 miles)
- Acocks Green (25 miles)
- Aston (26 miles)
- Wednesbury (26 miles)
- Washwood Heath (27 miles)
- Wolverhampton (28 miles)
- Warwick (28 miles)
- Willenhall (28 miles)
- Wednesfield (29 miles)
- Walsall (29 miles)
- Kenilworth (29 miles)
- Royal Leamington Spa (30 miles)
- Stroud (30 miles)
- Bloxwich (31 miles)
- Sutton Coldfield (31 miles)
- Brownhills (33 miles)
- Coventry (33 miles)
- Telford (35 miles)
- Cannock (36 miles)
- Burntwood (36 miles)
- Wellington (37 miles)
- Bedworth (37 miles)
- Tamworth (38 miles)
- Lichfield (38 miles)
- Banbury (38 miles)
- Nuneaton (39 miles)
- Rugeley (41 miles)
- Witney (42 miles)
- Rugby (42 miles)
- Shrewsbury (42 miles)
- Stafford (43 miles)
- Hinckley (43 miles)