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Festivals, concerts, markets and shows around the island.

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October 2026

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Mon 19 Oct – Wed 28 Oct

Eutopia: Art Exhibition by Jason Butler

Jason Butler Studio, St. Helier

Free entry

Step into Eutopia, the latest exhibition by Jason Butler, presented in his stunning harbourside studio and gallery. Bringing together 50 paintings ranging from intimate miniatures to striking large-scale works, Eutopia continues Butler’s exploration of solitary figures set within ambiguous landscapes and mysterious, otherworldly environments.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • History & Heritage

Mon 19 Oct – Sun 1 Nov

Vraiqu’sie

Elizabeth Castle, St. Helier

£11.45 - £24.50

A charming and fascinating art exhibition celebrating the humble seaweed known as ‘vraic’ that festoons the rocks around our island.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Tue 20 Oct

Make Your Mark – An Artist Takeover by The Stoodio

ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House, St. Helier

Free entry

This is an exhibition you’re invited to touch, change, add to and help create. For ArtHouse Jersey’s first Capital House Artist Takeover, The Stoodio is taking over the gallery and turning some of the usual rules of an exhibition on their head.

  • Family friendly
  • History & Heritage

Tue 20 Oct

Meet Albert: The Retired Gunner

Elizabeth Castle, St. Helier

£11.45 - £24.50

Step into the past and meet Albert, the Retired Gunner, a fascinating living history character bringing the experiences of a former Royal Artillery soldier to life at the Military Hospital in the Castle. Take a seat, share a conversation, and hear Albert’s story as he reflects on a life shaped by military service, discipline and duty.

Elizabeth Castle Living History Gunner fires shot
  • Family friendly
  • Outdoor

Wed 21 Oct

Meet the Master Gunner at Elizabeth Castle

Elizabeth Castle, St. Helier

£11.45 - £24.50

Walk into the Parade Ground at Elizabeth Castle and you could find yourself standing to attention under the watchful eye of the Master Gunner. His sharp gaze ensures that posture is impeccable, backs are straight, chins are high, and bellies are tucked in, ready for the lunchtime parade.

  • Family friendly

Thu 22 Oct

Let's Communicate

Jersey Child Care Trust, St. Helier

Free entry

Practical tips and activities for parents, childminders and nannies helping children aged 0-3 years build confident communication skills.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • Seasonal

Sat 24 Oct – Sat 31 Oct

TambaBowl Fright-fest

Tamba Bowl, St. Peter

£7.00 - £14.00

As the nights get darker, TambaBowl gets a whole lot scarier. This Halloween half term, get ready for spooks, scares, thrills and seriously good fun as TambaBowl welcomes you to Fright Fest, bringing the return of a live scare maze to Jersey for the first time in over 10 years.

  • Family friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Seasonal

Sun 25 Oct – Sat 31 Oct

Seven Days of Scares at Jersey Zoo

Jersey Zoo, Trinity

£21.00

Join us for a terror-ific time at Jersey Zoo this Halloween! Enjoy a scarily good time following our Trick or Treat trail during the day, or if you’re feeling brave, stay for Halloween Evenings and take a ride in the Hellevator!

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • Talks & learning

Mon 26 Oct – Wed 28 Oct

Course: Half Term Drama Mornings - 8-13 Years

Jersey Arts Centre, St. Helier

Half-term drama mornings for 8 to 13-year-olds, with games, improvisation and character work to build confidence, and no experience needed

  • Sports
  • Family friendly

Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct

Junior Tennis Camp

Caesarean Tennis Club, St. Saviour

£40.00 - £180.00

A tennis camp for junior players in Jersey, offering young visitors a chance to get on court during their stay.

  • Family friendly
  • History & Heritage
  • Seasonal

Mon 26 Oct

Your Ghost Stories at Hamptonne

Hamptonne Country Life Museum, St. Lawrence

£10.25 - £15.50

Step into the spooky world of Hamptonne this half term and let your imagination run wild as you create your very own ghost story.

  • Family friendly
  • Seasonal

Tue 27 Oct

Halloween Family Fun Day

Watersplash Beach Bar & Diner, St. Peter

Free entry

Ocean-themed Halloween day for families at The Watersplash, with a book reading, clay, colouring, crafts and fancy dress prizes.

  • Family friendly
  • Talks & learning
  • Seasonal

Tue 27 Oct

Halloween Workshop + short movie

Alliance Francaise Jersey, St. Helier

£16.96

A magical Halloween workshop for children aged 4–8, with enchanting activities and fun, followed by a short film.

  • Family friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Seasonal

Thu 29 Oct

Family Spooky Bat-Spotting Saunter

Le Moulin de Quetivel, St. Peter

£5.00 - £10.00

A Hallowe'en walk through St Peter's Valley woods with an ecologist, looking for bats along the way.

  • Family friendly
  • Seasonal

Thu 29 Oct

Family Spooky Halloween Crafts at The Mill

Le Moulin de Quetivel, St. Peter

£10.00

A family craft session at Le Quétivel Mill where children and adults make spooky decorations together for Halloween.

  • Family friendly
  • Seasonal

Fri 30 Oct

Family Spooky Halloween craft at The Mill

Le Moulin de Quetivel, St. Peter

£10.00

A family Halloween craft session at Le Quetivel Mill, where children and parents make spooky decorations together.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov

The Spooktastic Halloween Show

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£13.00 - £15.00

The Dantastic team are back for a frightfully fun, all-new Halloween adventure packed with music, magical mayhem and non-stop laughs. Expect catchy songs, high-energy dance routines, outrageous comedy and spooky surprises. It’s fully interactive with plenty of panto-style silliness, perfect for kids (and big kids!) of all ages.

November 2026

  • Family friendly

Thu 5 Nov

Talking Teens Parent Group

THE BRIDGE, St. Saviour

Free entry

A friendly four-week course helping parents understand, communicate with and support their teenagers through the ups and downs of adolescence.

  • Family friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Health & wellbeing

Sat 7 Nov

Wild & Coastal Food Foraging Experiences

Meet: Kempt Tower Carpark (Opposite), St. Ouen

£5.92 - £11.25

Join Kazz from Wild Adventures for an immersive wild food foraging experience in the beautiful landscapes of St. Ouen. Discover the remarkable variety of edible and medicinal foods found across the island’s countryside and coastline.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Food & drink

Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 Nov

National Trust for Jersey Winter Market

Seaside Café, Grève de Lecq, St. Mary

Free entry

Join us for a cozy day by the seaside with a hand-picked selection of local stalls, seasonal produce, arts and crafts, perfect for finding those special Christmas gifts.

  • Family friendly
  • Food & drink
  • Seasonal

Tue 17 Nov

Bohemia’s Christmas Fair

Bohemia Restaurant, The Club Hotel & Spa, St. Helier

Free entry

Bohemia and The Club Hotel & Spa will be holding their popular Christmas Fair again this year. With many local artists and skilled craftsmen showcasing their talent and Bohemia offering mulled wine and mince pies.

  • Family friendly
  • Food & drink
  • Arts & cultural

Thu 19 Nov – Sat 21 Nov

The Trading Point Christmas Market

The Trading Point and David Hick Interiors, St. Lawrence

£5.00 - £80.00

In the stunning surroundings of David Hick Interiors, you'll find all you want for Christmas at The Trading Point Christmas Market! In addition to our beautiful artisan products, we'll be showcasing over thirty wonderful local stallholders. With refreshments in the lovely courtyard, join the festivities on what will be a truly magic few days.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Fri 20 Nov – Sat 21 Nov

The Magic of The Bee Gees

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£29.00 - £35.00

Direct from London’s West End. . .Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov

Collins Pop Up Exhibition Series: Radcliffe & Bonn

ArtHouse Jersey Studios at Grève de Lecq Barracks, St. Mary

Free entry

Collins Pop Up Exhibition Series: Elizabeth Radcliffe and Miranda Bonn. The theme of this exhibition is ‘Behind the scenes’ showcasing the process behind the artists' practices from the initial textile design, through the textile print process, pattern cutting and then garment construction.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Wed 25 Nov

Give it a Whirl! with Jersey Lilies Mixed Morris

ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House, St. Helier

£5.00

Why not spend an evening dancing around, clashing sticks, waving hankies, and having a good time? If that sounds fun, then come along to this event hosted by the Jersey Lilies Mixed Morris where you can have a go at morris dancing.

  • Family friendly

Thu 26 Nov

First Aid Essentials for Babies & Children

2 Britannia Place, Bath Street, St Helier

£50.00

A first aid course for parents, carers and anyone who spends time with children, building confidence in handling accidents.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Food & drink

Thu 26 Nov

Genuine Jersey – Simply Christmas Markets

Royal Square, St. Helier

Free entry

Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in Christmas cheer at this year’s Genuine Jersey Simply Christmas market in St. Helier’s Royal Square. Showcasing over 70 of Jersey’s finest artisans, Simply Christmas brings you a labyrinth of stalls oozing with festive magic, beautiful gifts and tasty treats.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Fri 27 Nov – Sun 29 Nov

The Nutcracker

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£10.00 - £80.00

Ballet d’Jèrri presents Lé Craque-nouaix (The Nutcracker), choreographed by Katya Bourvis. Inspired by the dark imagination of ETA Hoffmann's 1816 story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and paying loving homage to the countless re-imaginings of Marius Petipa's iconic 1892 ballet.

December 2026

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Thu 3 Dec

Gilbert O’Sullivan: Celebrating 60 Years of Music

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£40.00

Don’t miss this special Jersey show – celebrating 60 years of music with one of Britain’s most enduring and celebrated singer-songwriters.

  • Family friendly
  • Charity
  • Seasonal

Thu 3 Dec

Santa dash

A festive fundraising dash in aid of Jersey Hospice Care, worth saving the date for.

  • Family friendly

Fri 4 Dec

Level 2 Safeguarding Combined Adult and Children

Britannia Place, St. Helier

Free entry

Safeguarding training covering both adults and children, led by Safeguarding Partnership Jersey trainers in line with current SPJ guidance and procedures.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Sat 5 Dec

Wendy & Peter Pan

Jersey Arts Centre, St. Helier

£23.00

To the Neverland! Join Wendy, Peter, Tink, Captain Hook and the Croc for this awfully big adventure! Wendy, Tink and Tiger Lily must work together as they lead the Lost Boys to battle with the dastardly Captain Hook and his pitiful Pirates.

  • Family friendly
  • Food & drink
  • Outdoor

Tue 8 Dec – Sun 13 Dec

Norman Christmas Market

Weighbridge Place, St. Helier

Free entry

Get into the festive spirit with a taste of France, the beloved Norman Market is coming back to the Weighbridge! From Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 December, you’ll be able to browse, shop, and sample delicious French produce such as cheese, cider, fruit, jumpers... just in time for Christmas. Open daily from 9am to 6pm (late opening possible). A bientôt!

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • History & Heritage

Sat 12 Dec

Family Day: Christmas Crafts

Jersey Museum, St. Helier

£10.25 - £15.45

Kick off the festive season with our Christmas-themed ‘Family Day’ at Jersey Museum! Create beautiful cards, decorations and handmade gifts to celebrate this special time of year.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • Outdoor

Fri 18 Dec

Garden Railway Winter Wonderland

Exact Location Disclosed with Booking, St. Mary

£3.00 - £5.00

Step into a magical winter wonderland as we transform our garden into a festive railway scene. For the fourth year in a row, we invite you to experience the enchanting world of G Scale model trains surrounded by beautifully detailed buildings, charming figures, and twinkling Christmas lights.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Fri 18 Dec

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£18.00 - £36.00

This Christmas, something GIANT is coming to Jersey Opera House! For the very first time, we are staging a fully professional pantomime — and we’re going all out with the ultimate festive adventure, Jack and the Beanstalk.

  • Family friendly
  • Food & drink
  • Seasonal

Sat 26 Dec

Boxing Day Lunch

Bohemia Restaurant | The Club Hotel & Spa, St. Helier

£95.00

Keep the festive celebrations going with a Michelin Starred Boxing Day Lunch at Bohemia. Join us for Tom Earnshaw’s Signature Boxing Day Menu, where exceptional seasonal produce meets refined culinary creativity.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Food & drink

Thu 31 Dec

New Year’s Eve at Bohemia

Bohemia Restaurant x The Club Hotel & Spa, St. Helier

£39.00 - £189.00

Make your final night of 2026 one to remember at Bohemia. Join us for one unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, with three ways to experience the night - from an exceptional Michelin-starred tasting menu to late-night drinks and dancing.

January 2027

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Sun 3 Jan 2027

Jack and the Beanstalk – Relaxed Performance

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£22.00 - £28.00

Enjoy all the fun and magic of Jack and the Beanstalk in a more relaxed theatre environment.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Wed 6 Jan 2027

JADC: Cinderella

Jersey Arts Centre, St. Helier

A traditional family pantomime with local jokes, toe-tapping music, magic and sparkle, and plenty of chances to boo the baddies this January.

  • Family friendly

Wed 13 Jan 2027

Babies & Children: First Aid Emergencies

2 Britannia Place, Bath Street, St Helier

£25.00

An interactive two-hour session on handling choking, croup, sepsis and CPR in babies and children, useful for parents and carers.

February 2027

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Thu 4 Feb 2027 – Sat 6 Feb 2027

Arrival – The Hits of Abba

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£32.00 - £38.00

The award-winning Arrival – The Hits of ABBA returns in 2027 with a dazzling tour, bringing audiences closer than ever to the sound, style and spirit of ABBA.

  • Family friendly

Sat 6 Feb 2027

Facing Now: The Family Portrait Session

ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House, St. Helier

Free entry

A relaxed drop-in art session where families and groups of all ages can draw, paint and collage together.

  • Family friendly
  • History & Heritage

Mon 8 Feb 2027 – Fri 12 Feb 2027

Norman Invasion!

Maritime Museum, St. Helier

£10.50 - £16.00

Step back in time this February half-term as the Stormin’ Normans take over the Maritime Museum, bringing the drama, spectacle and stories of 1066 to life as part of MILLENIUM – 2027 European Year of the Normans.

March 2027

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • History & Heritage

Sat 20 Mar 2027 – Sun 21 Mar 2027

The Language Event 2027 – Jersey

Jersey Museum and Art Gallery, St. Helier

Free entry

Celebrate Jersey’s unique linguistic heritage at a two-day conference exploring the varieties of the Norman language as part of MILLENIUM 2027 – European Year of the Normans. Bringing together speakers, language enthusiasts and experts, the event celebrates Jèrriais and the shared Norman languages of the Channel Islands and beyond.

April 2027

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Fri 2 Apr 2027

Russell Watson

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£46.50 - £52.50

Russell Watson, known the world over as "The Voice" comes to the iconic Jersey Opera House on 2 April 2027 for what promises to be a truly unforgettable evening.

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Thu 22 Apr 2027

Ensemble Baroque de Rennes: Filles du Roy

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£27.00

Join Ensemble Baroque de Rennes on a journey to the New World. Follow in the musical footsteps of the ‘Les Filles du Roy’ or ‘The Kings' Princesses’: the orphans of Brittany who, in the seventeenth century, were married to men across the ocean.

May 2027

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • History & Heritage

Sun 9 May 2027

Liberation Day

Liberation Square, St. Helier

Free entry

This year marks the 82nd anniversary of Jersey's Liberation, commemorating the island's freedom from German occupation during World War II on May 9, 1945. Through events, exhibitions, and reflections, this momentous occasion offers a unique opportunity to connect generations and remember the significance of peace and freedom in Jersey.

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Fri 28 May 2027 – Sat 29 May 2027

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£26.00 - £32.00

Olivier Award Winners - Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest - direct from the West End and now returning to the Jersey Opera House!

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Sat 29 May 2027

Showstopper! The Kids Show

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£12.00 - £15.00

They're back! The Showstoppers burst back on to the Jersey Opera House stage with their interactive musical comedy for kids!

June 2027

Ford Anglia racecar demonstrating in front of the fans
  • Festivals
  • Music
  • Sports

Wed 2 Jun 2027 – Sun 6 Jun 2027

Jersey International Motoring Festival

West Park, St. Helier

Free entry

The Jersey International Motoring Festival is a 5-day, family friendly celebration of Jersey's motoring history and future! One of Jersey's largest free events there's food, drink, music, vehicle displays and motorsports for everyone to enjoy, right in the heart of the island!

July 2027

  • Festivals
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Sat 10 Jul 2027

Medieval Festival

People's Park, St. Helier

£1.00

Travel back in time and experience the sights, sounds and stories of the Middle Ages at the Medieval Festival 2027, a spectacular celebration of Jersey’s Norman heritage as part of MILLENIUM 2027 – European Year of the Normans.

August 2027

  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural
  • History & Heritage

Fri 13 Aug 2027 – Sat 14 Aug 2027

The Jersey Battle of Flowers 2027

Victoria Avenue, St. Helier

Free entry

A dazzling celebration of colour, creativity and community returns to Jersey in 2027 as the Battle of Flowers Parades form part of MILLENIUM 2027 – European Year of the Normans. The 2027 parades will offer a unique opportunity to experience this much-loved event while celebrating Jersey’s rich heritage and its connections to the wider Norman world.

September 2027

  • Family friendly
  • Charity

Sat 18 Sep 2027

It's a Knockout & Family Fun Weekend 2027

Royal Jersey Showground

A weekend of knockout challenges, team games and family entertainment for all ages, raising money for Friends of Jersey Neonatal Unit.

November 2027

  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Arts & cultural

Thu 4 Nov 2027

Lee Mead: The Colours of My Life Tour

Jersey Opera House, St. Helier

£33.50 - £77.50

It’s been 20 years since Lee Mead’s ground-breaking victory on the BBC series Any Dream Will Do. And now it’s time to tell his own story. With a new book and new tour, Mead will be joined by a pianist as he takes us on a remarkable musical journey through his starry career on stage and screen.

December 2027

  • Family friendly
  • Charity
  • Seasonal

Thu 2 Dec 2027

Santa dash

West Centre

A festive charity dash raising money for Jersey Hospice Care, with full details still to be announced.