Fun, festive & magical activities
Entertainment Schedule
This year, A Very Tasty Christmas is bursting with excitement for the whole family. Enjoy live music from the lively Superhero Second Line Band and talented solo performers, adding a festive soundtrack to your day.
Kids will be enchanted by Christmas clowns, fairies, and elves, captivating them with magical performances. Meet beloved cookbook authors, such as Mark Gregory and Ashia Ismail-Singer, during book signings and Q&As, and join Rachel Clare, author of Play Wild, for a hands-on crafting workshop for kids.
Capture the Christmas spirit at our Santa photo corner, and keep little ones entertained with face painting, balloon twisting, a playdough party, giant games, and festive storytimes.
With so much happening, there’s never a dull moment—A Very Tasty Christmas is where memories are made and magic comes to life!
Get ready for nonstop festive fun at A Very Tasty Christmas! With live music & performances, Santa pictures, and activities for the whole family, there's something to entertain and delight everyone.
Check out the schedule below to plan your perfect day.
Saturday, 30 Nov
Main Stage Entertainment
11:15am-12:15pm
Nel Amore Live Music
12:30pm-1pm
Fun kids Christmas show with singing and dancing featuring a clown, elf and fairy.
1pm-1:15pm
Christmas cooking stories and Q&A with Mark Gregory, author of Christmas at the Castle
1:30pm-2:30pm
Nel Amore Live Music
2:30pm-3:15pm
Crafting workshop - learn to make wristbands and nature wands with Rachel Clare, author of Play Wild. After the crafting workshop, get your book signed by Rachel too.
3:30pm-5pm
Superhero Second Line Live Music
Sunday, 1 Dec
Main Stage Entertainment
11am-11:15pm
Christmas cooking stories and Q&A with Tony Astle and Geraldine Johns, authors of Let Them Eat Tripe
11:15am-12:15pm
Nel Amore Live Music
12:30pm-1pm
Fun kids Christmas show with singing and dancing featuring a Christmas elf, fairy and bubble elf.
1:30pm-2:30pm
Nel Amore Live Music
2:30pm-2:45pm
Christmas cooking stories and Q&A with Mark Gregory, author of Christmas at the Castle
2:45pm-3pm
Christmas cooking stories and Q&A with Ashia Ismail-Singer, author of The Laden Table
3:30pm-5pm
Superhero Second Line Live Music
Santa Photo Corner
Saturday, 30 Nov & Sunday, 1 Dec
12:30pm-4:30pm
Santa photos
Santa's Corner
Kids' Area
Saturday, 30 Nov & Sunday, 1 Dec
All Times
Crafts, Colouring & Book Corner
All Times
Giant Games
11am-2pm
Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
11:30am-11:45am & 3:30pm-3:45pm
Storytime
1pm-2pm
Playdough Party