What's on in Huntingdon: November and December 2026

November 2026

From 3 November: Besieged

Tuesday 3 November 2026 to Sunday 4 April 2027, during museum opening hours | History exhibition | Cromwell Museum, Grammar School Walk, Huntingdon PE29 3LF | Free admission.

Explore the importance of sieges in the Civil Wars, including how fortifications were built and attacked. The exhibition is produced with the Fortress Study Group. Check the museum's seasonal hours and Christmas closures before visiting.

4, 11, 18 and 25 November: Cromwell Museum online lectures

Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 and 25 November, 7.30pm | History talks via Zoom | Online, organised in Huntingdon | Four-talk season ticket £24 adults or £18 members/students; individual talks £6.50 or £5.

The series covers Cromwell's watch, the Battle of Worcester, radical religion and the Cromwell family. Ticket holders receive joining instructions and can also watch the recordings.

5 November: The John Meed Trio

Thursday 5 November, 7pm to 9pm | Acoustic music | The Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ.

An acoustic evening with the John Meed Trio in the town's historic arts venue. Use the hall's booking page for ticket options.

17 November: Open Mic Poetry

Tuesday 17 November, 7pm to 9pm | Spoken word | The Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon.

The hall hosts an evening of poetry with an open-mic format. Contact the venue for participation arrangements and book through its programme.

24 November: Poetry workshop with Julie Stevens

Tuesday 24 November, 2pm to 4pm | Adult creative-writing workshop | The Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon.

Join poet Julie Stevens for an afternoon workshop. Ticket options and workshop arrangements are available through the hall's own booking page.

28 November: Huntingdon Christmas lights celebration

Saturday 28 November, 10am to 7pm | Community celebration | Huntingdon town centre and Market Square.

Live entertainment, community stalls, food, drinks and fairground rides accompany the Christmas lights event. This is the published event window; the precise switch-on time is not given on the current listing.

December 2026

4 December: Every Christmas Movie Ever

Friday 4 December, 7.30pm; venue and bar open 6.15pm | Theatre | The Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon | £15.09 to £17.25 including booking fee.

The Pantaloons present a festive parody mixing familiar Christmas-film situations with music, puppetry and comic storytelling.

5, 12 and 19 December: Huntingdon Christmas Markets

Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December, 10am to 4pm | Seasonal markets | Huntingdon Market Square.

Christmas chalets open alongside the regular Saturday market, offering festive gifts and a chance to shop with local traders.

11 to 19 December: Sleeping Beauty

Selected performances from Friday 11 to Saturday 19 December | Family pantomime | The Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon.

Heartfelt Productions presents Stephanie Meaney's Almost Traditional Pantomime, with a curse, fairies and plenty of audience participation. The schedule includes evening shows and weekend matinees; choose the required performance when booking.

18 December: Chuckl with Russell Kane

Friday 18 December, 7.30pm | Stand-up comedy | Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 3BN.

Russell Kane headlines a Chuckl comedy-club evening with supporting stand-ups. Follow the venue's booking link for the current line-up, age guidance and ticket prices.

31 December: New Year's Eve Family Party

Thursday 31 December, 2pm to 4.30pm | Family party | Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon.

An afternoon celebration with a family disco, soft play and a balloon-drop countdown. Face painting is available at an extra charge, with a licensed bar for adults. Book through the venue's official ticket page.