Hexham makes the most of the dark nights every November. Events include a stunning fireworks display (8th) and the switch on of the town’s beautiful Christmas Lights. Until the 16th of the month, you can see the stunning Gaia installation in the peace of Hexham Abbey.

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

Daily until 16th Nov Gaia installation by Luke Jerram Hexham Abbey £4/£1

Sat 1st 10am-2pm Local Makers Market Hexham Mart FREE

Sat 1st 10am-3pm Hexham Indoor Market in the Priory Buildings Hexham Abbey FREE

Sun 2nd at 6.45pm I Swear (Relaxed Screening) Forum Cinema £10.50/conc

Mon 3rd at 7pm NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession Forum Cinema £18.50/conc

Mon 3rd at 7.30pm Mathilde Milwidsky and Richard Uttley – Music Society Queen’s Hall Theatre £20/conc

Thurs 6th at 7.30pm Suitcases – Ground Running Dance Theatre Company Queen’s Hall Theatre £10

Thurs 6th Nov at 7.30pm Fixing – Matt Miller Queen’s Hall Studio £14/conc

Sat 8th 9am-1.30pm Hexham Farmers’ Market on Abbey Flags and Cowgarth Town Centre FREE

Sat 8th from 6.30pm HEXHAM FIREWORKS
Display starts at 7pm on The Sele. Drumming from Hexham Samba beforehand.
Unticketed with suggested donation of £5 per adult

at 8th at 7.30pm Born in the USA Queen’s Hall Theatre £18

Sun 9th at 10.45am Remembrance Sunday War Memorial (parade starts at 10.30am from Argyll Terrace)

Tues 11th at 8pm Malin Lewis Trio Queen’s Hall Library £15

Tues 11th 9am-3pm Hexham Antiques and Vintage Fair – Colin Caygill Wentworth Leisure Centre £2

Thurs 13th-Sat 15th at 7.30pm Accidental Death of an Anarchist – Queen’s Hall Theatre Club £14/conc

Fri 14th at 7.30pm The Armed Man – Hexham Orpheus Choir Hexham Abbey £18/£12

Sat 15th at 6.30pm In Praise Of Earth – Northumbrian Winds Hexham Abbey £18

Sun 16th at 3pm Lorne Lofsky + Nigel Price Quartet – Sunday Jazz Queen’s Hall Library £10/£12 on door

Mon 17th at 7pm Aaron Crow presents FearLess…. Queen’s Hall Theatre £25/conc

Wed 19th at 7.30pm Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars Queen’s Hall Theatre £20.50/conc

Thurs 20th at 6pm Ann Cleeves & Steph McGovern – Hexham Book Festival Queen’s Hall Theatre £12/conc

Thurs 20th at 7.45pm Truss at No 10: Anthony Seldon – Hexham Book Festival Queen’s Hall Theatre £12/conc

Fri 21st HEXHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FREE

• 4.30pm Live music at the Bandstand QEHS/HMS choirs and bands
• 5.00pm Christmas Lights Switch On by Father Christmas Bandstand then parade to Abbey Flags
• From 5.30pm Christmas Tree Switch On Market Place
• Plus Hexham Brass Band Shambles / Seasonal Treats & Drinks Shambles / Songs & Hot Choc Abbey
• Christmas Trail Launch / Later Opening at select shops Around Town Centre

Fri 21st at 7.30pm Flook – Celebrating 30 years Queen’s Hall Theatre £23

Fri 21st at 7.30pm The Plectras The Vault £15

Sat 22nd All day Hexham Indie Saturday Explore Hexham’s indie shopping scene Town Centre FREE

Sat 22nd 9am-1.30pm Hexham Farmers’ Market on Abbey Flags and in Market Place FREE

Sat 22nd at 1.30pm, 6.30pm & 9.30pm Silent Disco including family session Hexham Abbey From £9

Sat 22nd 9am-2pm Hexham Indoor Vintage, Flea & Antique Fair Hexham Mart £5/£3

Thurs 27th at 7.30pm The Wassail with Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden Queen’s Hall £26/conc

Fri 28th at 7.30pm Bob Quegley Trio The Vault £20

Fri 28th at 7.30pm Royal Northern Sinfonia Winter Tour Hexham Abbey £26.50/conc

We hope to see you during November in our lovely Market Town. Take a look at our pages on shopping, food and drink and accommodation for hidden local gems.