Beverley, it’s time to get festive!
Friday 13th November 2025 / 5:00PM – 7PM
Join us at Flemingate on Friday 13 November for our BIG Christmas Kick Off Evening, as we officially launch the festive season with an evening packed full of Christmas magic, family entertainment and a spectacular musical firework display!
Hosted by local actress Gemma Oaten, this is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with friends and family.
Here’s what’s in store:
🎤 Hosted by Gemma Oaten – Join our fantastic host for an evening of festive fun and entertainment.
🎆 Musical Firework Spectacular – Watch the sky light up with a spectacular 10-minute musical firework display at 6pm!
✨ Christmas Lights Switch-On – Help us welcome Christmas to Flemingate as our very own Beverley Local Hero, nominated by YOU, switches on the Christmas lights.
🎅 A Special Visit from Father Christmas – Keep your eyes peeled for a little Christmas magic!
🎶 Christmas Carols and Live Choirs – Sing along to your favourite festive classics and enjoy live choir performances.
🍻 Bar Tipi Returns – Warm up with a festive drink and soak up the atmosphere at the return of our much-loved Bar Tipi.
🍔 Festive Food and Drink Stalls – Treat yourself to delicious food and seasonal favourites while exploring everything happening across the centre.
❄️ Step Inside Our Snowball Machine – Capture a festive photo and enter for the chance to win a £50 Boardroom voucher!
🎡 Funfair Rides – Enjoy some extra excitement with rides for all the family.
🔥 Firebreather Performance – Be amazed by a spectacular live firebreathing performance!
🎨 Festive Face Painting – Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive design.
💅 Glitter Nails and Hair – Add some extra sparkle with festive hair and glitter nail fun from East Riding College.
📸 Festive Photo Opportunities – Strike a pose at our selfie bench and capture some special Christmas memories.
📅 Friday 13 November 2026
⏰ 5pm–7pm
Make an evening of it! Arrive early to explore the centre, enjoy some festive food and drink, and soak up the atmosphere before the Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks at 6pm.
🎁 And this is just the beginning!
Our Christmas Kick Off Evening marks the start of Flemingate’s 12 Days of Christmas, bringing a whole host of FREE festive activities and entertainment to the centre every weekend in the run-up to Christmas. To find out more about what is on click here
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
To ensure everyone’s safety, organisers advise visitors to arrive early. Armstrong Way will be closed to traffic from 11am–10pm, with diversions in place. The multi-storey car park is expected to fill quickly, so alternative parking or walking is recommended.
