CHRISTMASINKENT
ENCHANTING ENTERTAINMENT
FROM MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZAS TO LIGHT SPECTACULARS, REVEL IN THIS SEASON’ S SHOWINGS.
Step into Christmas Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone 20 November atgtickets. com / venues / leas-cliff-hall
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
The ultimate feel-good Christmas concert spectacular, Step into Christmas is back bigger, brighter and more festive than ever before. Certain to have you singing along and reeling with holiday cheer, this sensational production is packed with all your favourite Christmas classics- from heartwarming ballads to upbeat seasonal anthems- alongside incredible performances, stunning visuals and a superb live band.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Drone Light Show Kent Event Centre, Detling 6 December kenteventcentre. co. uk
Marking the county’ s very first drone light show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, produced by Lumina Drones, will see the timeless story of Rudolph brought to life in the skies with 600 synchronised LED drones. Before the main event, guests can delight in a winter village complete with fairground rides, a Santa’ s Grotto, face painting and seasonal food and drink, before watching the night sky transform into a living canvas of Christmas magic.
PORT LYMPNE ILLUMINATED
Port Lympne Illuminated Port Lympne Safari Park, Hythe 28 November- 3 January( 2026) portlympneilluminated. com
Brand-new for 2025, Port Lympne Illuminated will transform the glorious park’ s 600-acre landscape into a mesmerising nighttime spectacle. Featuring original installations, captivating light and water shows, and holograms that blur the lines between real and virtual worlds, don’ t miss the chance to marvel at the secret after-dark world of Port Lympne, where forest fairies have enchanted the woodland walks and gardens to create an illuminated celebration of their animal companions. As well as a vintage-inspired fun fair, visitors can also opt for a sublime stay in one of Port Lympne’ s acclaimed accommodations.
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Aladdin, Orchard West, Dartford 13 December- 4 January trafalgartickets. com / orchard-theatredartford
One of Kent’ s most-anticipated pantomimes for 2025, Orchard West’ s Aladdin is set to dazzle audiences with a star-studded cast including the likes of television legend Linda Robson and comedian Rikki Jay. Packed with laughter, music and lots of panto magic, this familyfriendly performance will keep audiences wondering … Can Aladdin thwart the wicked sorcerer, gain control of the magic lamp and win the heart of Jasmine?
Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks The Corn Exchange, Rochester 18 December feverup. com
Under the illumination of thousands of candles, the globally recognised Candlelight series cleverly brings classical music to life in extraordinary spaces. In an extra special performance this December at Rochester’ s Corn Exchange, string quartet The Weddington Strings will present an awe-inspiring showcase of Christmas movie soundtracks including‘ Carol of the Bells’ from Home Alone and‘ All I Want for Christmas Is You’ from Love Actually.