Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival 2026
Ulverston's hugely popular Dickensian Christmas Festival returns on 28 and 29 November with town-centre stalls, parades and free entertainment.
Saturday 28 November 202600:00–23:59Ulverston Town Centre
FormatTown-centre Christmas festival
OrganiserUlverston Dickensian Christmas Festival
What to expect
Details checked against organiser information on 17 September 2026.
Ulverston's Dickensian Christmas Festival returns on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026. The town centre fills with stalls, live performances, roving entertainers, mulled wine and people in Victorian costume.
Costume parades take place on both days and almost all entertainment is free. The detailed 2026 stage programme is still being developed, so check the organiser site closer to the weekend for final timings.
Plan a bigger festive day with the Cumbria Guru Ulverston guide and our Cumbria Christmas guide.
Weather plan
Town-centre event with significant outdoor content. Dress for late-November weather.
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