🎄 Christmas In Lichfield 2026
Discover Christmas events and festive activities across Lichfield and the surrounding area.
From Christmas shows and spectacular light displays to festive concerts, Christmas activities and family days out, we’ll bring you the latest confirmed events, dates, ticket prices and booking information.
Last updated: 6 October 2026
🎭 Robin Hood – 2026 Christmas Pantomime
Friday 20 November 2026 – Sunday 10 January 2027
📍 Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castle Dyke, Lichfield, WS13 6HR
Christmas adventure comes to Sherwood Forest as Robin Hood, Maid Marian and the Merry Men take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham.
The Garrick’s brand-new pantomime promises comedy, show-stopping songs, spectacular sets and costumes, audience participation and plenty of festive mischief — a proper family Christmas outing. Lichfield Garrick
Performance times: Various throughout the run.
Tickets: From £15.
Relaxed performance: Sunday 29 November — 11am
BSL signed performances: Thursday 17 December — 7pm and Sunday 3 January — 11am. Lichfield Garrick
🎄 Lichfield Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026
Sunday 22 November 2026 — 5pm–8pm
📍 Lichfield City Centre
Christmas officially arrives in Lichfield as the city centre lights up for the festive season.
Head into the city for an evening of festive entertainment and Christmas atmosphere, culminating in the switching on of Lichfield’s Christmas lights. It’s a lovely way to mark the beginning of the city’s festive celebrations and makes a natural early entry in our Christmas guide.
Admission: Free
✨ Christmas Light Show: Follow the Star
Tuesday 15 – Monday 21 December 2026 — from 5:15pm
📍 Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD
Lichfield Cathedral’s spectacular Christmas Light Show returns for 2026 with Follow the Star, bringing the Nativity story to life through projection, light and music.
Created by acclaimed animation team Illuminos, the experience features projections across the Bishop’s Palace and the Cathedral’s magnificent West Front — and new for 2026, projections inside the Cathedral itself.
Visitors can also enjoy seasonal music from local choirs, explore the Christmas Tree Festival and Crib, and warm up with seasonal refreshments at the Cathedral’s SALT café. Lichfield Cathedral
Advance booking recommended.
Lichfield Cathedral – Follow the Star
🎄 Christmas Wreath Making Workshops – Beacon Park
Sunday 6, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December 2026
10am–12pm
📍 Beacon Park, Lichfield
Get creative this Christmas and make your own festive wreath at one of Beacon Park’s seasonal Wreath Making Workshops.
A lovely hands-on addition to our Christmas guide and something for the grown-ups as well as families — with three workshop dates available in the run-up to Christmas. The official Visit Lichfield Christmas programme confirms all three 2026 dates. Visit Lichfield
🎶 City of Lichfield Concert Band — Christmas Concert
Sunday 6 December 2026 — 7pm
📍 Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD
Get into the festive spirit as the award-winning City of Lichfield Concert Band returns to the magnificent surroundings of Lichfield Cathedral for its popular Christmas concert.
The programme includes festive favourites such as The Snowman and Sleigh Ride, alongside traditional Christmas carols — a lovely evening of seasonal music in one of Lichfield’s most spectacular settings.
Tickets: Required; proceeds support the work of Lichfield Cathedral. Lichfield Cathedral
🎄 Lichfield Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival 2026
Wednesday 2 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027
📍 Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD
Step inside the Cathedral and discover a wonderful festive display of real Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, schools and charities.
The annual Christmas Tree Festival has become a much-loved part of Christmas in Lichfield and is perfect for families, Christmas visitors or simply anyone wanting to soak up some festive atmosphere in that magnificent setting. 🎄
Opening: During Cathedral visitor opening hours, although the festival closes during services. Normal sightseeing admission is by voluntary donation, with the Cathedral suggesting £5 per person. Lichfield Cathedral
🎶 Carols for All — Lichfield Cathedral
Thursday 10 December 2026 — 7:30pm
📍 Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD
Celebrate Christmas with Lichfield Cathedral Chorus and the Cannock Citadel Salvation Army Band at their annual festive concert.
The evening brings together Christmas music and traditional carols for everyone to join in, all in the magnificent surroundings of Lichfield Cathedral. Lichfield Cathedral
Tickets: This is a ticketed event and there will be no admission on the door, so advance booking is required. Lichfield Cathedral
🕯️ Lichfield Cathedral Choir: Christmas by Candlelight
Tuesday 22 December 2026 — 7:30pm
📍 Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LD
Experience Christmas in the magnificent surroundings of Lichfield Cathedral, illuminated by candlelight for a special evening of festive music.
Lichfield Cathedral Choir, accompanied by Staffordshire Brass, will perform a selection of traditional favourites alongside new and classic arrangements of Christmas carols. Lichfield Cathedral
Tickets: Coming soon — the Cathedral hasn’t released the booking details yet. Lichfield Cathedral
