Weymouth Yuletide Steampunk Weekend
Visitors can experience a fantasy-infused holiday celebration featuring steampunks, pirates, elves, and sci-fi characters. The weekend features an alternative market, seafront promenades, town centre make-and-upcycle workshops, and fashion displays by Weymouth College students. Entertainment options include ghost tours led by a local historian, a steampunk cabaret, pub performances, and the Annual Dolmen Yule Ball.
See more Christmas markets near Weymouth
Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Cream teas and Sunday roasts are mentioned across town during the weekend; no specific event food or drink vendors are identified.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Come in costume or come as you are, because visitors can join in or just watch, and the steampunks welcome questions.
- Get there on Friday to catch the ghost tours led by a local historian and the Steampunk Cabaret, which both run that night.
- Plan your Saturday evening around the Annual Dolmen Yule Ball or the convivial, with live acts playing in many of the pubs.
- Head into the town centre to upcycle and make your own at one of the two workshops held over the weekend.
- Wrap up warm for Sunday's promenade along the seafront, which is followed by the second day of the Alternative Market.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday night: ghost tours led by a local historian, plus a Steampunk Cabaret.
- Saturday night: the Annual Dolmen Yule Ball or the convivial, with live acts in many of the pubs.
- Sunday: a promenade along the seafront, followed by the second day of the Alternative Market.
Links & Contact
Run by We Are Weymouth
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yuletide Weekend suitable for families?
Yes. There are events for the whole family, and performers entertain all ages on Saturday and Sunday.
Do I have to dress up to take part?
No. You can join in or just watch. Steampunks, pirates, elves, faeries and sci-fi fans all come, and you're welcome to ask them questions.
What's on during the evenings?
On Friday night there are ghost tours led by a local historian and a Steampunk Cabaret. On Saturday night there's the Annual Dolmen Yule Ball or the convivial, plus live acts in many of the pubs.
Are there hands-on activities?
Yes. Two workshops in the town centre let you upcycle and make your own. Weymouth College students also have steampunk fashion on display.
What happens on Sunday?
There's a promenade along the seafront, then the second day of the Alternative Market. Cream teas and Sunday roasts are on offer across town.
Browse Christmas in Weymouth
Always check the official website for the most current information.
We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.