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What's on in Crewe this pre-Christmas weekend: Huge variety of festive events

By Ryan Parker   18th Dec 2025

Crewe Nub News has you covered for events in the town every weekend (Photo: The Arena).
Crewe Nub News has you covered for events in the town every weekend (Photo: The Arena).

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Here are our top picks of what's happening in Crewe this last weekend before Christmas. You can find a full line-up of events in Crewe in our dedicated What's On section.

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Friday - Crewe Alexandra v Bristol Rovers: Christmas Come Early Part 3

Christmas is coming early yet again for Crewe Alexandra supporters on Friday 19 December (Photo: Crewe Alex).

Christmas is coming early yet again for Crewe Alexandra supporters on Friday 19 December.

Prices are cut to just £10 (adults) and £5 (under 19s) for the game against Bristol Rovers at 7.45pm.

Children aged 11 and under can get in free to see the Reds bid for three more precious points in the quest for promotion.

To make extra room for Alex fans, the Bristol Rovers supporters will be accommodated in the Swansway Family Stand. The Ice Cream Van stand will become the family stand for a very memorable evening.

To purchase your tickets click HERE.

Also on Friday - Christmas with Baxter @ The Arena

Christmas with Baxter is being hosted live at The Arena on Friday 19 December, one of two free festive gigs at the venue (Photo: The Arena).

Christmas with Baxter is being hosted live at The Arena on Friday 19 December, one of two free festive gigs at the venue.

Local band Baxter are one of the best at getting the party going so get yourself down to High Street.

If you're out on your works do and want some seriously good entertainment then you know where you need to be, expect singalongs followed by an incredibly festive afterparty.

Doors open at 7.30pm with the event running until late.

Saturday - Acrylic Indie Anthems @ The Arena

Acrylic are set to perform indie anthems live at The Arena on Saturday 20 December, the second of two free festive gigs (Photo: The Arena).

Acrylic are set to perform indie anthems live at The Arena on Saturday 20 December, the second of two free festive gigs.

The local band will be delivering a festive dose of our favourite indie classics, followed by an indie disco.

Doors open at 7.30pm, with the Christmas music event running until the night.

Sunday - Crewe Christmas Makers Market @ Crewe Town Centre

Crewe Christmas Makers Market takes place in the town centre on Sunday 21 December (Photo: Crewe Makers Market).

Crewe Christmas Makers Market takes place in the town centre on Sunday 21 December.

Running from 10am to 3pm, Crewe Makers Market enjoys one last festive celebration it wraps up an incredible year with a magical Christmas market you won't want to miss.

Expect a joyful day packed with festive fun, delicious food, amazing makers, and live entertainment to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Visitors can enjoy live music from Chris Tavener, festive tunes by Parkin & Heys Musical Entertainment and face painting by Creative Faces By Jess.

For food, expect German Bratwurst and Currywurst buns from Bielebra, as well as fresh wood-fired pizzas from Vincent Vandoughots.

There will also be festive artisan stalls with unique gifts, seasonal treats and handcrafted treasures

Until 4 January - Jack and the Beanstalk @ Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum launches Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 12 December, running until Sunday 4 January (Photo: Crewe Lyceum).

Crewe Lyceum's Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk runs until Sunday 4 January.

Starring the likes of Jennifer Ellison, Malcolm Lord and Set Johnston, Jack and the Beanstalk is a super festive spectacle.

The Trotts are so poor they don't have a bean to their name and what's more, there's an evil and greedy giant terrifying the village. Will they really have to sell their beloved cow Buttercup just to survive? 

Come and see if Jack can defeat the giant, win the heart of the girl he loves and turn the Trotts' fortunes around.

Once again the Lyceum has all the ingredients for a perfect family panto with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and a hilarious panto dame, as well as fabulous musical numbers and bags of slapstick fun.

Check out our five-star review on the panto HERE. For tickets click HERE.

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