51st Annual Dickens on The Strand | Festival Admission

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Dec 08 2024 at 06:00 pm UTC-06:00

Dickens On The Strand | Galveston

Galveston Historical Foundation
Publisher/HostGalveston Historical Foundation
51st Annual Dickens on The Strand | Festival Admission
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Galveston's World-Famous Victorian Holiday Festival Returns the First Weekend in December!
About this Event

Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 51st annual Dickens on The Strand. Held the first weekend in December, the annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, live entertainment, special events, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: Discount tickets are available for GHF members.

The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, nonstop entertainment on four stages, new additions like Tiny Tim’s Play Land, Shopkeeper Skills Village, and roaming characters throughout the festival. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items.

E VENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tickets are non-refundable and good for a single day's admission.
  • Admission for Fezziwig's Friday, December 6, from 5-9 p.m., is free to the public.
  • Ticket prices will increase on Friday, November 22, to $25 for adults and $18 for youth.
  • VIP area access closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Attendees in Victorian costume may purchase their half-price ticket at the gate.

VIP & GOLDEN T ICKET DETAILS
Buckingham Palace VIP - VIP tickets include access to the Buckingham Palace VIP area. This space, located inside the festival grounds, features special programming, meet & greets, photo opportunities, food, drink, and more on both days of the festival. VIP ticket holders will also receive a limited edition Dickens on The Strand medallion.

The Dickens Golden Ticket - Holders of this pass will receive a special code that allows redemption of one ticket to every event held during the festival. In addition, Golden Ticket passes will include a #GalvestonHistory guest pass good for one admission to Galveston Historical Foundation sites and attractions, a limited edition Dickens on The Strand medallion, a reserved carriage ride for Golden Ticket holders in the Dickens on the Strand parades, VIP area access, one complimentary membership to Galveston Historical Foundation, and early admission to select events. Please note that reservations for special events must be entered via a promo code sent by Galveston Historical Foundation by Friday, November 15, while supplies last. Golden Ticket holders are required to reserve their tickets for associated special events. Galveston Historical Foundation is not responsible for special events being sold out before Golden Ticket is redeemed. Tickets not reserved by that date will not be allowed access.

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ABOUT DICKENS ON THE STRAND

For 51 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind holiday destination filled with the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens’ work. This year’s event continues that tradition with new entertainers and events, returning favorites, and family-friendly programming. Learn more by clicking here.

For the safety and comfort of our attendees, pets, ice chests, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, Segways, and other recreational “wheels” are forbidden.

The festival is open, rain or shine. GHF is not responsible for independent transactions between visitors and vendors. Parking is available on many streets, lots, and parking garages within easy walking distance of the festival.

We are committed to making Dickens on The Strand special needs accessible. If we can assist with arrangements, we encourage you to contact us at 409-765-3424 in advance of your visit.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dickens On The Strand, 2028 Strand, Galveston, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 1037.95

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