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WHAT’S ON: DECEMBER
Sat 30 November - Sun 01 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travel from Eridge Station and get a visit from Santa Claus himself on a steam hauled train!
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■ support local christmas fair
Sun 01 December Venue: One Warwick Park event link: www.supportlocalpopup.co.uk/popupeventdates Support Local pop up markets are the perfect opportunity for local businesses to sell their products and meet their customers face to face whether they’re an aspiring artist or an established business.
■ royal wells christmas fair
Sun 01 December Venue: Royal Wells Hotel event link: www.facebook.com/events/2610746912322255 Enjoy a glass of mulled wine while browsing the festive stalls. Rumour has it, Santa might even pop by to say hi!
■ paul dunton & guests
Sun 01 December Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.paulduntonandguests.com/events Paul Dunton & Guests, a superb series of candlelit showcases of the local area’s finest soloists and acoustic bands. Four acts on the bill, an exceptional night of local music culture, songwriting and musicianship.
■ trinity christmas sessions
Sun 01 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance Sit down to a three course Christmas dinner in our foyer Kitchen & Bar, then over coffee, or your favourite after dinner tipple, enjoy some easy listening Christmas lounge classics, performed by a piano, violin and cello trio.
■ echobelly
Wed 04 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Echobelly.
■ paul dunton & guests
Wed 04 December Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.paulduntonandguests.com/events
Paul Dunton & Guests, a superb series of candlelit showcases of the local area’s finest soloists and acoustic bands. Four acts on the bill, an exceptional night of local music culture, songwriting and musicianship.
■ Khwp: dam it!
Thu 05 December Venue: Grosvenor & Hilbert Park event link: www.fogh.org.uk/events A Kent High Weald Partnership volunteer day.
■ low island
Thu 05 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Low Island.
■ christmas comedy club
Thu 05 December - Sat 07 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/comedy Trinity Comedy Club has played host to some of the brightest talent on the comedy scene. For the Christmas run, the action moves into the foyer, accompanied by a three-course festive menu laid on by our Kitchen & Bar.
■ christmas party with proJect 5
Fri 06 December Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp Brought together by a mutual admiration of funk and soul music, join Project 5 for a fantastic festive party.
■ Kharma & the deVil
Sat 07 December Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/beaunashtavern/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.
■ father christmas @ the ice rinK
Sat 07 December - Sun 08 December Venue: Calverley Grounds event link: www.fatherchristmasinkent.co.uk/father-christmas-dates-available The Father Christmas in Kent experience returns to the Ice-rink. One of the most authentic Father Christmas experiences in Kent which captures those priceless moments between a child and Father Christmas.
■ bach: christmas oratorio
Sat 07 December Venue: King Charles the Martyr event link: www.mkctw.blogspot.com Steven Devine returns to King Charles with the singers and players from last year’s unforgettable performance of Messiah.
■ santa special from eridge station
Sat 07 December - Sun 08 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travel from Eridge Station and get a visit from Santa Claus himself on a steam hauled train!
■ peter pan
Sat 07 December - Sun 05 January Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on Flying into Tunbridge Wells for Christmas 2019 is the swashbuckling adventure, Peter Pan. Meet Peter and the lost boys, Tiger Lily and Tinker Bell and get ready for a family show full of fun, fairy dust and pirates galore. Set sail for Neverland and take on Captain Hook and prepare for out-of-this-world flying effects, galleons of laughter and the hungriest of crocodiles.
■ murder mystery fish & chip special
Sat 07 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/product.php/20/murder-mysteryfish-chip-special Christmas 1942. Money lender Ebenezer Scrotum has so many problems he’s thinking of ending it all - until he’s visited by a Christmas Angel. Your job is to help the 368 theatre company solve the murder!
■ gentleman’s dub club
Sat 07 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Bursting into 2019 with a brand-new album causing earth-shattering tremors and screams of delight among their faithful fans, Gentleman’s Dub Club aren’t taking their feet off the pedal any time soon.
■ christmas party with into the blue
Sat 07 December Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp Join Into The Blue for a Christmas party like no other.
■ pantiles christmas marKet
Sat 07 December - Sun 08 December Venue: The Pantiles event link: www.thepantiles.com/whats-on/pantiles-market-first A fantastic way to spend a morning and early afternoon. Come to The Pantiles every other weekend to experience the hustle and bustle of the Pantiles Market.
Sun 08 December Venue: Grosvenor & Hilbert Park event link: www.fogh.org.uk/events The Friends of Grosvenor and Hilbert Park invite you to join them for a seasonal celebration at the Hub. A chance to sing along to favorite carols with Camden Road’s community choir with mulled wine, fruit juice and mince pies available.
■ christmas cinema: frozen
Sun 08 December Venue: Spa Hotel event link: www.spahotel.co.uk/events-diary Enjoy milk and cookies, minced pies and even a drop of mulled wine at the Christmas Cinema with family favourite, Frozen.
■ christmas cinema: loVe actually
Sun 08 December Venue: Spa Hotel event link: www.spahotel.co.uk/events-diary With mince pies and mulled wine aplenty, watch Christmas classic Love Actually with your loved ones at the Spa Hotel.
■ comedy tapas: christmas special
Sun 08 December Venue: Sussex Arms event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Sussex Arms presents Comedy Tapas: Christmas Special.
■ trinity christmas sessions
Sun 08 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance Sit down to a three course Christmas dinner in our foyer Kitchen & Bar, then over coffee, or your favourite after dinner tipple, enjoy some easy listening Christmas lounge classics, performed by a piano, violin and cello trio.
■ secret art party: gallen Kallela
Tue 10 December Venue: The Black Pig, Grove Hill Road event link: www.secretartparties.co.uk Secret Art Parties offer a painting masterclass experience. Enjoy creating your version of a masterpiece with a brush in one hand a drink in the other. This month: Snowy Pine Tree by Akseli Gallen-Kallela
■ ciVic society: shopping through the ages
Thu 12 December Venue: Royal Wells Hotel event link: www.thecivicsociety.org/Civic103 Gilly Halcrow’s light-hearted review takes us all the way from medieval guilds and pedlars to the first supermarkets. The Society provides a programme of monthly talks and meetings throughout the year.
■ switch
Fri 13 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Tim Cullen brings SWiTCH night back to Tunbridge Wells.
■ the snow queen
Fri 13 December - Sun 05 January Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre A tale of adventure, friendship and bravery. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic children’s favourite is reimagined for the stage, creating a magical performance full of enchanting characters, original music, and breathtaking onstage magic.
■ soul aVenue
Fri 13 December Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp The Grey Lady presents Soul Avenue.
■ elVis tribute @ the bedford
Fri 13 December Venue: Tunbridge Wells, High Street / Chapel Place event link: www.facebook.com/events/361149941473657
■ rooster tail
Sat 14 December Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/beaunashtavern/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.
■ father christmas @ the ice rinK
Sat 14 December - Sun 15 December Venue: Calverley Grounds event link: www.fatherchristmasinkent.co.uk/father-christmas-dates-available The Father Christmas in Kent experience returns to Tunbridge Wells Ice-rink. One of the most authentic Father Christmas experiences in Kent.
■ tunbridge wells collectors’ fair
Sat 14 December Venue: King Charles Church Hall Monthly Collectors’ Fair - a wide range of antiques and collectibles, including china, glass, brass, militaria, books, postcards, ephemera...
■ santa special from eridge station
Sat 14 December - Sun 15 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway
event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travel from Eridge Station and get a visit from Santa Claus himself on a steam hauled train!
■ murder mystery fish & chip special
Sat 14 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk It’s Christmas 1942. Money lender Ebenezer Scrotum has so many problems he’s thinking of ending it all. until he’s visited by a Christmas Angel. Your job is to help the 368 theatre company solve the murder!
■ pantiles christmas marKet
Sat 14 December - Sun 15 December Venue: The Pantiles event link: www.thepantiles.com/whats-on/pantiles-market-first Spend a morning and early afternoon, every other weekend to experience the hustle and bustle of the Pantiles Market.
■ independent farmers marKet
Sat 14 December Venue: Market Square, rear of RVP, off Camden Road event link: www.facebook.com/TunbridgeWellsIFM Fresh produce, plants and hot food from local producers and suppliers at the Farmers Market on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
■ support local christmas fair
Sun 15 December Venue: One Warwick Park event link: www.supportlocalpopup.co.uk/popupeventdates Support Local pop up markets are the perfect opportunity for local businesses to sell their products and meet their customers face to face whether they’re an aspiring artist or an established business.
■ royal ballet: coppelia
Sun 15 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance A classic returns to The Royal Ballet repertory with Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny Coppelia - a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. A colourful storybook world comes to life in this Christmas treat for the whole family.
■ father christmas @ the ice rinK
Tue 17 December - Tue 24 December Venue: Calverley Grounds event link: www.fatherchristmasinkent.co.uk/father-christmas-dates-available The Father Christmas in Kent experience returns to Tunbridge Wells Ice-rink. One of the most authentic Father Christmas experiences in Kent which captures those priceless moments between a child and Father Christmas.
■ royal ballet: the nutcracKer
Tue 17 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance The Royal Ballet’s glorious production of The Nutcracker is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite. A quintessential Christmas experience.
■ Kent & susseX poetry: christmas prize
readings and quiz
Tue 17 December Venue: Vittle & Swig, Camden Road event link: www.kentandsussexpoetry.com/monthly-meetings Public readings of the Kent and Sussex Poetry Society are open to all and take place every third Tuesday.
■ word up! slam final 2019
Wed 18 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Another evening of words with your host Dwella, read your piece in the slam - maximum of three minutes each. Tunes from DJ Karl Quinn.
■ elf
Wed 18 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/film-tunbridge-wells A modern-(ish) Christmas classic starring Will Ferrall.
■ lady bird
Thu 19 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Lady Bird.
■ richard durrant’s candlelit
christmas concert
Thu 19 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance The start of the Christmas season. This unique show mixes chart topping Christmas songs with early music repertoire, British folk, traditional carols, and solo guitar works.
■ santa special from eridge station
Fri 20 December - Tue 24 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travel from Eridge Station and get a visit from Santa Claus himself on a steam hauled train!
■ anti nowhere league
Fri 20 December - Sat 21 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents the Anti Nowhere League.
■ J.e.m
Sat 21 December 2019 Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/beaunashtavern/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.
■ high weald belle: christmas menu
Sat 21 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway
event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travelling on the High Weald Belle our restored 1960s carriage, experience a dining on a moving train hauled by one of our Steam and/or Heritage Diesel locomotives. An unforgettable dining experience on the beautiful Spa Valley line.
■ lipsticK and beatniKs
Sat 21 December Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp The Grey Lady presents Lipstick and Beatniks.
■ pantiles christmas marKet
Sat 21 December - Sun 22 December Venue: The Pantiles event link: http://thepantiles.com/whats-on/pantiles-market-first/ A fantastic way to spend a morning and early afternoon. Come to The Pantiles every other weekend to experience the hustle and bustle of the Pantiles Market.
■ Kung fu slipper
Sun 22 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Kung Fu Slipper.
■ plato
Mon 23 December Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Plato.
■ acoustic atlas
Sat 28 December Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/thebeaunash/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.
■ saXy saturday
Sat 28 December Venue: The White Bear, High Street event link: www.the-white-bear.co.uk/whats-on Join award winning Saxophonist Ed Sax for disco and dance floor fillers right through to classic and current house mixed with live sax.
■ new year’s eVe party with into the blue
Tue 31 December Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp Welcome the New Year with Into The Blue at The Grey Lady.
■ hug-many
Tuesday 31 December 2019 Venue: The Pantiles event link: www.hug-many.co.uk Head down to The Pantiles for one of the biggest and best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the South East, with live music and a spectacular firework display.
