Summer, fun, entertainment, festivals, markets, beach days, performances, family time, shopping, sun, sand and sea are all words synonymous with December in Nelson Mandela Bay.

December is only one week away; the schools are almost closing their doors for the holidays, employees are counting down the days till the start of their vacation, Christmas trees and lights are going up everywhere and friends and families are planning to get together here and there for some summer fun.

Every year, Nelson Mandela Bay is buzzing during December with locals and visitors roaming the streets, filling the malls and enjoying the beaches… 2016 will be no different, in fact it will be better and there are more and some new things to look forward to this holiday season in the Bay.

Grab your calendar and pencil in a few dates to remember this December.

Don't forget to get a Nelson Mandela Bay Pass to enjoy everything the Bay has to offer!

Don’t miss out on this in December

29 November to 3 December - Uitenhage North Christmas Market

1-4 December - Christmas in the Home

1-17 December - Puss in Boots - The Pantomime

1-11 December - Uncle Jumbos Christmas Party

2, 9, 16, 19, 23, 30 December - Horseracing at Fairview Racecourse

2 December - Planet Ireland Irish Dance Show

2 December - Luna Paige Live at the Music Kitchen in PE

2 December - 5th Annual Drumboss Experience

3 December - Chippa United vs. Kaizer Chiefs

3 December - Valley Market

3 December - Alliance Française's Congolese Christmas Dinner

4 December - Clubfeet Market

4 December - Ulagh & Two Tone Band

4 December - Rest a while farmstall Country Market

10 December - Shake the Bay

11 December - aQuelle Ocean Racing Series

11 December - Dolphin Challenge

11 December - Carols in the Park

12-15 December - Kings Beach Holiday Club

12-14, 19-23, 27-30  December - Holiday Art Workshops

15 December - Loyisa Gold Live

16-17 December - Craft Brew and Food Fest

16 December - Opening of the Season

17 December - ChapterThree #Krismisfeelings

17 December - The Valley Christmas Market

18 December - The Port Elizabeth Christmas Expo

18 December - Ocean Rock presents Rocking the PEtunias 6

18 December - ADAM in Port Elizabeth

18 December - Christmas Carols in PE

20 December - Jay en Die Weiveld Toer

21 December - Valiant Swart en Abel Kraamsaal

21 December - SPAR Sizzling Sessions at Tramways

22 December - Radio Raps

22 December - SPAR Outdoor Cinema and Christmas Carols by Candlelight

23 December - Baakens Food Truck Friday

23 December - 4th Annual Uitenhage Picnic - Uitenhage

24 Decemer - Weird Boy Showcase Part 1

26-30 December - Sunfoil Test Match, SA vs Sri Lanka

26 December - Bobby van Jaarsveld

27 December - The Parlotones

27 December - SPAR Springs Fiesta

29 December - SPAR Sundowner at Hobie Beach

30 December - 5th Annual Ebubeleni Music Festival

31 December - SPAR New Year's Eve at Hobie Beach & Wells Estate