What’s on in Southwold
From classical music concerts to comedy nights to crime writing festivals which attract the biggest names in the genre, there’s always something happening in Southwold. Find your next must-attend event below.
Date Range
Category
Date Range
Category
Music
Live Music by Barny Holmes
- 12th November 2026
- 1:00pm
- The Swan Tap Room
Family Fun | Free
Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On
- 28th November 2026
- 2pm - 6pm
- Free
- Southwold Market Place
Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On in Southwold Market Place at 5pm
Family Fun
Christmas Wreath Making with Southwold Flower Co
- 1st December 2026
- 1:00pm
- £70
- The Swan
Get into the festive spirit with a beautiful afternoon of Christmas wreath making at The Swan Southwold, in collaboration with Southwold Flower Co.
Art | Family Fun
Christmas Wreath Making with Southwold Flower Co
- 4th December 2026
- 6:00pm-8:00pm
- £70.00
- The Swan
Gather your friends and join us for a festive evening of Christmas wreath making at The Swan Southwold, in collaboration with Southwold Flower Co.
Family Fun
REYDON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
- 5th December - 5th September 2026
- 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Reydon
REYDON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – Switch On Jubilee Green Reydon Suffolk IP18 6GY
Saturday 5th December 2026 starts at 5 pm, with the switch-on at 6 pm.
Family Fun | Free
Late Night Christmas Shopping
- 11th December 2026
- 'till 8pm
- FREE
Late night shopping event in Southwold.