What’s On?
Find Out What’s On in Malton!
There’s more to Malton than just delicious food and drink, the town is bursting with fabulous activities which are showcased in a variety events.
From festivals to music evenings, book signings and author events, to classes where you can learn new skills or simply, just meet new people, why not check out the busy line up below for more info and inspiration!
Simply click on the event or, where there’s more than one event listed, over hover the date and scroll up and down to find out more!
If you have an event that you’d like to submit for inclusion on the “What’s On” page, please complete the form here: www.visitmalton.com/submit-your-event
Please note: many events listed here are for third parties and Visit Malton are not responsible for cancellations or time changes. Please check with the individual business who is running the event if you have any queries ahead of travelling.
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Christmas at Castle Howard Opens: A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard
Christmas at Castle Howard Opens: A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard
12th November – 3rd January (tickets go on sale w/c 10th August 2026)
This Victorian extravaganza will leave you full to the brim with festive cheer! Charles Dickens’ classic novels are brought to life in grand Christmas style, leaping off the page with projections, soundscapes, and theatrical surprises.
As the cold nights draw in, warm your hands and hearts by the grand roaring fire and encounter familiar faces from Dickens' most treasured novels, including Ebenezer Scrooge and a ghost or two. Rich in nostalgia, storytelling and Christmas spirit, it's an immersive journey that celebrates Christmas magic.
Following the award-winning success of Christmas at Castle Howard with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice's Christmas Wonderland, CLW Event Design and imitating the dog return to bring this joyful experience to life.
Visit the Castle Howard website for more details regarding tickets and event information: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-castle-howard
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: Castle Howard - Buy Tickets
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
2 time slots available: 1.30pm and 6pm.
From £50 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: Castle Howard - Buy Tickets
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
2 time slots available: 10am and 1..30pm.
From £50 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: Castle Howard - Buy Tickets
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
2 time slots available: 1.30pm and 6pm.
From £50 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-castle-howard/christmas-tickets
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: Castle Howard - Buy Tickets
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
2 time slots available: 10am and 1..30pm.
From £55 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
Wreath Making Workshop with The Topiary Tree Florist
Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Time: 6pm-8pm
Tickets: £40pp
Enjoy an evening of festive wreath making with expert tuition from The Topiary Tree Florist. Mince pie and a hot drink provided by The Patisserie.
Wreath making with Topiary Tree 1st December - The Patisserie Malton : The Patisserie Malton
Ryedale Festival presents Christmas by Candlelight
Christmas by Candlelight
Royal Northern Sinfonia | Maria Włoszczowska violin/director
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026, 7pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, Norton
Music by Sibelius, Grieg, Karłowicz and Rautavaara, with Scandinavian folk melodies
Glögg and pepparkakor available in the interval
Tickets: £30 bookable via http://ryedalefestival.com or 01751 475777
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: Castle Howard - Buy Tickets
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
2 time slots available: 1.30pm and 6pm.
From £50 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-castle-howard/christmas-tickets
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-castle-howard
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
2 time slots available: 10am and 1.30pm.
From £50 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-castle-howard/christmas-tickets
Lantern Procession and Carol Service at Ampleforth Abbey
Join us this December as we light up the darkness with a joyful lantern procession from Alban Roe House to the Abbey Church, followed by a short carol service full of warmth and festive cheer.
Lanterns can be made at one of our lantern-making workshops on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, or visit our website to download instructions to create your own lantern at home.
Free to participate with donations welcome. No booking required.
Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/lantern-procession-and-carol-service
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: Castle Howard - Buy Tickets
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
1 time slot available: 1.30pm.
From £55 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
Castle Howard Wreath Making Workshop
Wreath Making Workshops
Wreath Making Workshop Dates: Thursdays and Fridays,
Book your tickets here: Castle Howard - Buy Tickets
A practical two-hour session making a Christmas wreath using natural materials. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee are included.. For age 16+. Only 10 tickets available per session!
1 time slot available: 10am.
From £55 for adults (discount available for Members)
For age 16+
Only 10 tickets available per session!
This event does not include access to the House and Gardens. Suitable for beginners. Where possible, willow is sourced from the Castle Howard Estate.
Celtic Carols by Candlelight at Ampleforth Abbey
An evening of traditional Christian music drawn from Celtic corners of the British isles, including hymns, chants, carols and seasonal folk songs, performed by multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and storyteller Olivia Graham.
Tickets: £12
Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Little Bird "Malton Artisan Market"
Further Monthly Artisan Market Dates in 2026:
21st February 2026
21st March 2026
25th April 2026
23rd May 2026
27th June 2026
25th July 2026
22nd August 2026
26th September 2026
24th October 2026
21st November 2026
19th December 2026
For further information on Little Bird Artisan Markets, or how to book a stall at one of the events, please email info@littlebirdmade.co.uk or visit www.littlebirdmade.com
Beatles Complete! at The Milton Rooms
Back by popular demand! Beatles Complete are one of the youngest artists to gain residency at the world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool where they perform every Thursday night.
The band made their debut performance in International Beatleweek 2021 at the Cavern and have been performing there regularly ever since.
Max (George) and Joe (Paul) met in 2020 with George (John) and Tom (Ringo) joining them in 2021 to complete the line-up.
In a short period of time, they have made a name for themselves and are continuing to take their extended show to theatres across the UK.
Tickets: £25pp
Book tickets: https://themiltonrooms.com/event/beatles-complete-2/
Christmas in the Little Bookshop - A Christmas show and Santa experience in one!
Christmas in the Little Bookshop - A Christmas show and Santa experience in one!
For all believers aged 3-10 years
It’s Christmas Eve, and two children are waiting for Mum to finish work at the little bookshop where she spends her days surrounded by stories.
But when they hear a mysterious noise coming from amongst the shelves, they discover someone they never expected… Father Christmas!
But Santa isn’t supposed to be there - he has a problem!
A few very special books he was planning to deliver as Christmas presents have gone missing from his sack, and with Christmas Eve already underway, he needs to find them quickly!
Luckily, he knows just the place to look… The bookshop!
With the children’s help, Father Christmas sets out to find the missing books. But there’s a slight problem - the books belong to the shop, and Santa was planning to borrow them!
Join us for a heartwarming, interactive festive adventure filled with songs, games, storytelling, surprises and plenty of Christmas magic. Help Santa search the shelves, solve puzzles, bring stories to life and get his Christmas Eve mission back on track.
Kemps General Store & Bookshop, Market Place, Malton
21st, 22nd, 23rd December
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Ticket for 1 child + 1 accompanying adult £18 (includes a book gift from Father Christmas)
Christmas in the Little Bookshop - A Christmas show and Santa experience in one!
Christmas in the Little Bookshop - A Christmas show and Santa experience in one!
For all believers aged 3-10 years
It’s Christmas Eve, and two children are waiting for Mum to finish work at the little bookshop where she spends her days surrounded by stories.
But when they hear a mysterious noise coming from amongst the shelves, they discover someone they never expected… Father Christmas!
But Santa isn’t supposed to be there - he has a problem!
A few very special books he was planning to deliver as Christmas presents have gone missing from his sack, and with Christmas Eve already underway, he needs to find them quickly!
Luckily, he knows just the place to look… The bookshop!
With the children’s help, Father Christmas sets out to find the missing books. But there’s a slight problem - the books belong to the shop, and Santa was planning to borrow them!
Join us for a heartwarming, interactive festive adventure filled with songs, games, storytelling, surprises and plenty of Christmas magic. Help Santa search the shelves, solve puzzles, bring stories to life and get his Christmas Eve mission back on track.
Kemps General Store & Bookshop, Market Place, Malton
21st, 22nd, 23rd December
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Ticket for 1 child + 1 accompanying adult £18 (includes a book gift from Father Christmas)
Christmas in the Little Bookshop - A Christmas show and Santa experience in one!
Christmas in the Little Bookshop - A Christmas show and Santa experience in one!
For all believers aged 3-10 years
It’s Christmas Eve, and two children are waiting for Mum to finish work at the little bookshop where she spends her days surrounded by stories.
But when they hear a mysterious noise coming from amongst the shelves, they discover someone they never expected… Father Christmas!
But Santa isn’t supposed to be there - he has a problem!
A few very special books he was planning to deliver as Christmas presents have gone missing from his sack, and with Christmas Eve already underway, he needs to find them quickly!
Luckily, he knows just the place to look… The bookshop!
With the children’s help, Father Christmas sets out to find the missing books. But there’s a slight problem - the books belong to the shop, and Santa was planning to borrow them!
Join us for a heartwarming, interactive festive adventure filled with songs, games, storytelling, surprises and plenty of Christmas magic. Help Santa search the shelves, solve puzzles, bring stories to life and get his Christmas Eve mission back on track.
Kemps General Store & Bookshop, Market Place, Malton
21st, 22nd, 23rd December
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Ticket for 1 child + 1 accompanying adult £18 (includes a book gift from Father Christmas)
Sunday Open Mic Sessions at The Milton Rooms
Sunday Open Mic Sessions
Informal music sessions held in the Studio Bar. Open to all-comers – and performers get a free drink from the bar!
The last Sunday of every month from 3pm-6pm.
Bring your own instrument (or borrow one).
PA and mics are provided so no need to bring your own and tech staff will be on hand.
Admission free.
Find out more on The Milton Rooms website: Sunday Open Mic Sessions - The Milton Rooms
