What's on in Saffron Walden: November and December 2026

November 2026

6 November: Gilbert O'Sullivan

Friday 6 November, 7.30pm | Live music | Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH | Tickets from £35 including £1 commission.

The singer-songwriter celebrates six decades of music in an intimate performance with guitarist Bill Shanley, drawing on a catalogue that includes Clair and Alone Again (Naturally).

8 November: Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 8 November, 10.30am to noon | Remembrance parade and service | High Street, Saffron Walden.

The town gathers for its annual parade and service. The Town Council is the contact for arrangements and participation.

13 November: Saffron Hall Comedy Club

Friday 13 November, 8pm | Stand-up comedy, ages 16+ | Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH | Tickets from £18 including £1 commission.

Commoners' Comedy Club brings a changing line-up of stand-ups to the foyer, with cabaret-style table seating. Strong language and adult material are likely.

20 November: Christmas lights switch-on

Friday 20 November, 5.30pm to 7pm | Community celebration | Market Square, Saffron Walden.

Food and entertainment accompany the town's seasonal lights event. The council's calendar gives the evening event window; a precise switch-on time has not yet been announced.

20 and 21 November, 4 and 5 December: Indoor Christmas Markets

Fridays and Saturdays, 20 and 21 November and 4 and 5 December | Seasonal markets | Town Hall, Saffron Walden CB10 1HR.

Browse stalls at the council's indoor markets on these four dates. Opening hours are still to be announced.

27 and 28 November: Make a lantern

Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November | Family craft | Jubilee Hub, Saffron Walden CB10 1EH | Free, drop-in.

Make a lantern for the town's festive celebrations. Families can join without booking; session hours are still to be announced.

28 November: Foyer Jazz

Saturday 28 November, 8pm | Live jazz | Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH | Tickets from £18 including £1 commission.

Hear live jazz in the hall's foyer with table seating and a bar. Smaller parties may share a table with other visitors.

December 2026

2 December: The Snowman Live

Wednesday 2 December, 7pm | Family music and film | Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH | Tickets from £9.50 including £1 commission.

The Essex Youth Chamber Orchestra and more than 90 local school singers accompany The Snowman and perform seasonal music in a concert presented by Greater Essex Music Hub.

4 December: Walden Christmas Fayre and Lantern Parade

Friday 4 December, 5.30pm to 7pm | Community celebration | Saffron Walden town centre.

The Town Council and Saffron Walden Initiative are planning a lantern parade, community stalls, carols, food and entertainment. Follow their programme for the parade route and final arrangements.

4 and 6 December: Santa's Grotto

Friday 4 and Sunday 6 December | Family Christmas activity | Town Hall, Saffron Walden | £2 per child; no booking required.

Visit the council's grotto on either date. Opening hours are still to be announced.

11 December: Christmas with Connaught Brass

Friday 11 December, 7.30pm | Festive brass concert | Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH | Tickets from £12 including £1 commission.

The brass quintet pairs traditional carols and Christmas songs with music by Bach, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky.

21 to 29 December: Sleeping Beauty

Selected performances from Monday 21 to Tuesday 29 December | Family pantomime | Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH | Tickets from £18 including £1 commission.

KD Theatre Productions and Saffron Hall bring the fairy tale to the stage with live musicians. A separate relaxed performance is listed for 22 December at 11am; select the appropriate performance when booking.