19 festive events and things to do in the North East this Christmas - including Slava's Snowshow

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Though we’re only in October, it won’t be long before Christmas 2024 arrives 🎄

If you’re worrying about how to keep the family entertained while you’re busying away preparing for Christmas 2024, allow us to give you some suggestions around the North East.

From Hartlepool’s annual pantomime at the Town Hall Theatre to the incredible theatrical work of Slava’s Snowshow in Sunderland, we’ve taken a look across the area to pick 19 festive events for all the family, so you can concentrate on preparing for the busy day.

Many of the events are free, however in the event that you stumble across something that does involve a ticket, many of them can be purchased through Skiddle or at the local box offices in your area.

Here are our top picks for festive events in the region.