Chippenham and the surrounding villages have so many brilliant events lined up for the festive season – from markets, workshops, concerts, performances, quizzes, Santa visits, charity fundraisers and much more!
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, festive nights out with friends, creative workshops, Christmas markets or live music and entertainment there’s something for everyone.
We’ve compiled what’s happening across Chippenham and the surrounding villages in the guide below, with more detail in our event calendar.
If you’re running an event that’s not listed below, you can add it to our website by completing our short and easy form here
First published Friday 21st November
Sat 22nd Nov
Chippenham Golf Club Christmas Fair
Charity stalls for Beyond Dementia.
10am–2pm
Chippenham Golf Club, Malmesbury Road, SN15 5LT
Christmas Cracker
Free entry, shopping, cocktails, cakes, Santa’s Grotto
2pm-8pm
Yatton Keynell Village Hall, SN14, 7EJ
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FOILS Wreath Workshop
£28 inc. mulled wine & mince pie.
7pm–9pm
Ivy Lane Primary School Hall, Ivy Lane, SN15 1HE
Weds 26th to Sun 30th Nov – Clogs present Elf the Musical
Sat 29th Nov
Christmas Craft Market
Explore a variety of products by local artists and makers
10:30am-5:30pm
Yelde Hall, Market Place, Chippenham (free entry)
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Christmas Lights Switch-On
Fun-filled day of live music, entertainment, and festive fun
12pm-5:45pm
Chippenham High Street and Market Place
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Blooming Chic Wreath Workshop
£65 per person incl. materials & seasonal refreshments
2pm–4pm
Blooming Chic Studio, 28 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
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Mon 1st Dec
Teasel Hedgehog Craft Workshop
4:30pm and 6pm
Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham
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Tues 2nd Dec – Trio Paradis Café Concert: By the Fireside
Informal music events with a pop-up café
11-12pm
St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
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Weds 3rd – Sat 6th Dec – Little Red Riding Hood
A festive treat packed with hilarious antics, toe-tapping tunes, dazzling costumes, and all the traditional panto magic you know and love.
7:30pm evenings & Sat matinee 2:30pm
Heddington Village Hall, Charles Willis Hall, Church Road, Heddington, SN11 0PJ
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Wed 3rd Dec – Blooming Chic Wreath Workshop
£65 per person incl. materials & seasonal refreshments
7pm–9pm
Blooming Chic Studio, 28 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
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4th Dec
Beaded Snowflakes Craft Workshop
Your tree will sparkle with your handmade beaded snowflakes. We provide everything you need.
11am
Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham
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Festive Family Craft Workshop
Bring your children of any age and learn to make Christmas cards, gift tags and more – just in time for the festive season! Free but booking advised.
4pm-5pm
The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, SN15 1EX
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5th Dec
Christmas Market
Craft stalls, vintage sweets stalls, Santa’s Grotto, Mulled wine, mince pies and more. Free entry
2pm-5pm
The Fairways Retirement Village, Malmesbury Road, SN15 5LG
Moore: Acopalypse Now
Sat 6th Dec
Emery Gate Christmas Market
Decorators Attic Sale & Auction
Lulu Guinness, the fashion designer, will lead ten interior designers as they sell treasured items, unique objects and decorative antiques. A perfect opportunity to find some special Christmas gifts.
10:30am-3pm
St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham.
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Sun 7th Dec
Christmas Craft Day
Come along for an afternoon of craft activities for all ages.
2pm–4pm
Kingsley Road Community Hall
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Kids Christmas Party
Games, food & Santa. £8.
3pm–5pm
Chippenham Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, SN15 1HB
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Mon 8th Dec
Santa’s Magical Float
Raising funds for Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance.
From 5:30pm (multiple routes) Around Chippenham Streets
Chippenham Film Club December Screening: Perfect Days
2023 drama film directed by Wim Wenders from a script written by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki.
7.30pm-10pm
Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham
Tues 9th Dec
Beaded Snowflakes Craft Workshop
Your tree will sparkle with your handmade beaded snowflakes. We provide everything you need.
11am
Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham
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Pottery Painting Night
Bauble/plate + prosecco & mince pie included.
7pm–9pm
The Garden, 15–17 The Bridge, SN15 1HA
History Portal Club: What stories does Greenways have to tell?
Explore the beautiful maternity hospital where many Chippenham people were born or welcomed their children.
7pm-9pm
Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Weds 10th Dec – Blooming Chic Wreath Workshop
£65 per person incl. materials & seasonal refreshments
7pm–9pm
Blooming Chic Studio, 28 Market Place, SN15 3HP
Weds 10th & Thurs 11th Dec – Corks & Carols
Bryan and Opera Sulis will be singing some of your favourite Christmas classics!
6-8pm
The Cellar, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham
Christmas Fundraiser
Join Chippenham Youth Theatre for performances, meet and greet, Santa’s grotto, craft sale and more.
4:30pm
Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham, SN14 ODU
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Improv Slams with Rag and Bone Arts CIC
Open to all over 18’s who want to do short form improvisation games. It’s fast, fun and sometimes full of innuendo.
7.30pm -9pm
Old Road Tavern, Old Road, Chippenham
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Fri 12th Dec
Christmas Snowflake Wreath Craft Worshop
A lesson and everything you need to create your own snowflake wreath
11am-1pm
Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham
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Elvis in Blue Hawaii
Fun musical comedy stage show for ages 8-108 by award winning company, Spitz & Co booked by Rag and Bone Arts CIC
7pm–8:30pm (approx.)
The Cause Music & Arts Centre, The Causeway, SN15 3DD
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Christmas Spectacular
Feast of Fools Festive Twist
Sat 13th Dec
Emery Gate Christmas Market
Food & drink, family fun fair rides, Christmas Grotto, beautiful handmade crafts and beautiful gifts
10:00am-17:00
Emery Gate Shopping Centre (in the former Tesco unit)
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Blooming Chic Wreath Workshop
£65 per person incl. materials & seasonal refreshments
2pm–4pm
Blooming Chic Studio, 28 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
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Cruising’ into Christmas with Wiltshire Police Band
A Whole Lotta Shakin’: The Shakin Stevens Story
Sun 14th Dec
Cars Galore Christmas Party
The Snow Queen
Tues 16th Dec
Festive Quiz Night at Rivo Lounge
Rivo’s classic monthly quiz, a little earlier in the month – and Christmas themed!
7pm-10pm
Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN15 1EX
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Allsorts Community Choir – Christmas Carols and Cake!
Allsorts Community Choir invite you along to enjoy song and cake!
7.30pm-9pm
Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU
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Wed 17th Dec
A Christmas Sing
The Sparkly Singers and The Choir Club perform a very special Charity concert in aid of Leukaemia Uk, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Parkinson’s UK
£10 fundraising for Leukaemia UK, MNDA & Parkinson’s UK.
7:30pm
St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
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Waverley Album Listening Events Christmas Show
Fri 19th Dec
Age UK Wiltshire’s Daytime Disco
A fun, free and relaxed afternoon of music and socialising for everyone aged 55+
2pm-4pm
The Neeld Hall Community & Arts Centre, The Parade, Chippenham
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Sat 20th Dec
Emery Gate Christmas Market
Food & drink, family fun fair rides, Christmas Grotto, beautiful handmade crafts and beautiful gifts
10:00am-17:00
Emery Gate Shopping Centre (in the former Tesco unit)
Drama Tots Christmas Special
Drama tots adventure, Christmas disco, festive hunt, crafts & more
2-3pm
Kington Langley Village Hall
Carols, Cake and a Cuppa
Join the Village Singers for an hour of Christmas music with refreshments afterwards
3pm
St Andrews Church, Market Place, Chippenham
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Christmas Cracker Concert
Chippenham Male Voice Choir + Town Band. £15.
7:30pm
Neeld Arts Centre, Borough Parade, SN15 3WL
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Sat 21st – Santa’s Christmas Party
The show where every child gets a present from Santa
10:30am-12pm; 1-2pm, 3.30-5.30pm
Neeld Arts & Community Centre
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Christmas Carols at Trinity
A family Christmas extravaganza with carols, a children’s musical nativity, festive performances and a Christmas message.
4pm-6pm
Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6RJ
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Sat 22nd – Sheila Tackya’s Drag Bingo at Rivo Lounge
The massively popular Sheila Tackya returns to Rivo Lounge this Christmas!
She’ll be hosting Drag Bingo upstairs.
7pm-10pm
Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN15 1EX
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Thursday 25th December – Free Christmas Day Meal 2025
A free Christmas meal for anyone who would like company over the festive season.
12:30pm
Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Fri 26th Dec (Boxing Day)
Kingfisher Family Talent Contest
Prizes & family fun.
5pm–late The Kingfisher, 307 Hungerdown Lane, SN14 0JL
Pack Horse Boredom Buster
Quiz, bingo & horse racing. Free festive fun.
2pm–5pm
The Pack Horse, 65 Pack Horse Lane, SN14 0RT
Tues 30th December
Quiz of the Year at Rivo Lounge
Rivo Lounges’w own big fat quiz of the year! Max six people in a team.
7pm–10pm
Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN15 1EX
New Year’s Eve
Wine Monkey: Masquerade Ball
Expect an evening of elegance and celebration as the bar is transformed into a world of gold, velvet and candlelit decadence.
7pm
Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
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New Years Eve Party at Rivo Lounge
Live DJ, dancefloor, photo booth, games and prizes. Book in advance for a glass of prosecco.
9pm-2am
Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham,
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Want to add your event?
We’ll continue to update this guide throughout the festive season. If you’re hosting a Christmas event in or around Chippenham, simply add it via our short and easy form and we’ll include it: Submit it here
