The festive season is about to kick off and the number of events are bound to treble. With all the commotion, you may need a little guidance as to what’s on this winter.

It’s been a hard job choosing, but we’ve collected ten events on in December that are well worth a look. From comedy to gigs, take a look at our list of events this festive season.

British Comedy God: Russell Brand

He’s been dubbed the new British God of Comedy by The Daily Telegraph and now he’s available non stop in your living room, with the release of his debut DVD ‘Russell Brand Doing Life’.

Sex, drugs and rock’n’ roll are common associations with the comedian and we can’t wait to see his antics released 26th of November.

Air@Cargo

The first night of the month sees the 28 piece London Breakbeat Orchestra (LBO) live at Cargo, London alongside resident Air DJs.

This unique event proves orchestral instruments can be use to make much more than classical grooves providing a concert at the foreground of the underground electro-acoustic dance scene. Read more: click here

Kaiser Chiefs Tour

They are selling fast but tickets to see indie favs, Kaiser Chiefs play live are still available for Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Earl's Court London, from the 1st to the 7th of December.

For tickets check out seetickets.co.uk www.seetickets.com

Visit: www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk

Mario live at the Jazz Café

For R&B lovers you’ll be pleased to here Mario will be playing live at the renowned Jazz Café for three dates, from the 4th to the 6th of December.

For more info visit: www.meanfiddler.com

Liverpool Music Week

Imagine 50 gigs, 16 venues, 270 bands, 11 days of industry experts giving you top tips and advice and you’ve got Liverpool music week.

The event commences on the 29th of November to the 9th of December.

To view the whole line up, click here

Gig for Grown Ups

For all those who feel alienated by super younger teens, banging their heads to tunes you like, Rage is hosting a gig for grown ups with acts such as the young knives.

All inclusive tickets are available and include entry to see all the acts, drinks on tap and free flowing food.

For more info: click here

Spend New Year with Hed Kandi

Hed Kandi put on a ‘Showgirls’ theme for this New Years Eve. The party will be held at club Indigo in the O2 from 10pm-5am.

Expect a glitzy ball with sexy dancers and a combination of funky and soulful Hed Kandi classics alongside Stereo Sushi.

Radiohead 7 CD Box Set Release

Fans of Radiohead may want to stay in this Christmas with the release of the Radiohead 7 CD box set.

For the first time all six of studio albums – Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac and Hail To The Thief – plus their live album I Might Be Wrong will be released 10th of December.

Jimmy Carr Live

King of Sarcasm, Jimmy Carr, is performing his live stand up set throughout December and well into the New Year.

Dates for the show, Repeat Offender, can be found on his site. Click here to visit. www.jimmycarr.com

Odeon Cinema

Lastly, if you fancy getting out the house but clubbing, gigging and stand up comedy are too much for you, the Odeon is showing loads of new flicks throughout December.

The film schedule includes,

Fred Clause with Vince Vaughn,
Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium starring Dustin Hoffman,
P.S. I Love You with Hilary Swank,
Bee Movie starring the voices of Renée Zellweger and Matthew Broderick,
I Am Legend, starring Will Smith and
St Trinian’s, starring Colin Firth, Mischa Barton and a special appearance by Girls Aloud