The Annual Burning the Clocks Lantern Parade in Brighton

Burning the Clocks, Brighton

21st December 24

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Christmas Light Switch On & Lantern Processions

Many of the towns and villages across South East England turn on their festive lights in November to mark the start of the Christmas shopping season. Head out with family and friends to a town centre Christmas light switch on near you and enjoy a sparkly night out! These events bring light and the festive feeling to high streets, market squares, and city centres throughout the South East. Many include a countdown to the light switch on, often by a local celebrity or guest, often with entertainment, music and traditional Christmas market and fireworks. Grab you hat and scarf and head along to one of these free events and take the chance to enjoy what's on the doorstep. A number of towns and cities also hold winter lantern processions, these heart-warming celebrations of the festive season are filled with light, music and community spirit, these include Winchester, Reading, Dover, and Brighton.

Sparkling Festive Town Centre Light Switch On

Our featured events list is shown in date order, you'll also discover more Christmas lights switch on events happening across the South East at the bottom of the page.  You can also find a host of colourful Christmas Light Trails many of which take place in visitor attractions, woods and gardens across the region.

Winter Lantern Processions

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  1. Christmas Lights Switch On Parties

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    Christmas

    Portsmouth, Southsea and Cosham

    The countdown for a magical Christmas in Portsmouth begins with a dazzling party.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2024to23 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on & Christmas Market

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    Type:

    Christmas

    Maidenhead

    Bustling Festive Market with a fabulous selection of stalls, a bar and street food as well as children’s funfair rides. Live entertainment followed by Christmas Lights switch-on and firework display.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 11:00 -
  3. Chichester Light Switch on & Afterparty

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    Type:

    Christmas

    Chichester

    Its the Chichester Christmas Lights Switch - taking place on Saturday 23rd November 2024. Bringing together family-friendly fun, live performances, and festive celebrations, culminating in the brand-new Light Up Chichester: The Afterparty.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 22:00
  4. Haywards Heath Christmas Festival

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    Type:

    Christmas

    Haywards Heath

    Bringing together some fantastic Christmas shopping opportunities mixed with a fun-filled afternoon of family entertainment at this year's Christmas Light switch-on event in Haywards Heath.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 16:30
  5. Late Night Shopping in Rye

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    Shopping

    Rye

    See the Christmas tree light switch on and start your Christmas shopping in Rye.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024
  6. Deal Christmas Lights Switch On

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    Christmas

    Deal

    Start your Christmas celebrations with a visit to the family-friendly Deal Annual Christmas Lights Switch On. 

    Head along to Deal town centre on Saturday 25th November, from 4.30pm including music, a visit from Father Christmas and ends with the…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 16:00 - 20:00
  7. Fareham Town Centre Lights Switch On Indoor Christmas Market

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    Christmas

    Fareham

    Come to celebrate Fareham Town Centre Lights Switch On and visit the Indoor Christmas Market taking place inside the previous Clarks shop in Fareham Shopping Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. Ramsgate Lumiere

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    Christmas

    Ramsgate

    A new festival in Ramsgate will bring a vibrant, six week long celebration, illuminating the town from November 24.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2024to31 Dec 2024
  9. Lantern Parade

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    Community

    Winchester

    Fun for all the family, Winchester Cathedral's popular Winter event returns and everyone is welcome to join in.
    The annual lantern parade returns to Winchester Cathedral, and this year the theme is Christmas Creatures.

    Join Winchester Cathedral in…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2024Open 17:30 - 19:20
  10. Henley Christmas Light Switch on & Festive Market

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    Christmas

    Henley-on-Thames

    Henley on Thames will be getting into the festive spirt on the 29th November, with the Henley Christmas Festival.  The town square will come alive with festive stalls offering seasonal delights, unique crafts and seasonal goodies.  There will be…

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    From:
    29 Nov 2024Open 15:00 - 20:00
  11. Arundel at Christmas

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    Christmas

    Arundel

    Visit one of the South's most beautiful Christmas Towns Arundel in West Sussex

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2024to31 Dec 2024
  12. Bognor Regis Town Council Switch on Event

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    Christmas

    Bognor Regis

    THE BIG SWITCH AT 6!!!

    WHAT? The Switch on of the NEW Bognor Regis Christmas lights

    WHERE? Bognor Regis Town Centre – High Street

    WHEN? 30th November 4PM – 7PM Lights on at 6PM 

    WHATS ON? well, read on ......

    The Mirror Men…

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    30 Nov 2024Open 16:00 - 19:00
  13. Faringdon Light Switch On

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    Christmas

    Faringdon

    Its the Farringdon Christmas Light Switch on Saturday 30th November

    With a Christmas market, music around the Christmas tree, a Santa Grotto, festive light switch on at 5pm, and craft activities in the Corn Exchange

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00
  14. Sandwich Christmas Light Switch On

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    Christmas

    Sandwich

    The annual Christmas lights switch on event in Sandwich will be coming to The Guildhall Square on the 30th November.

    With stalls, face painting from 10am, live music from 12 - 6.30pm and a colourful lights parade at 5pm. The count down the Sandwich…

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    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 20:00
  15. Christmas Lights Switch On (Princes Risborough)

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    Christmas

    Princes Risborough

    Mark the start of the festive season and join Princes Risborough Town Council on Saturday 30th November for Princes Risborough's annual Christmas Lights Switch On event!

    Princes Risborough High Street will once again come alive with Christmas…

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    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 15:00 - 18:00
  16. Gosport Christmas Light switch on

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    Christmas

    Gosport

    Lots to see and do, with entertainment throughout the day presented by Hampshire Cultural Trust.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 20:00
  17. Eastbourne Christmas Lights Switch On

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    Shopping

    Eastbourne

    See Eastbourne's Christmas lights and giant interactive LED tree switch on with late night shopping, entertainment and market.

    Christmas lights to be turned on at 6pm.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 19:00
  18. Battle Christmas Lights Switch On

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    Family

    Battle

    Santa's Amazing Parade starts the event, heading down the High Street at 1.45pm with Santa's Sleigh, elves, reindeer and friends

    Dates

    From:
    30 Nov 2024Open 01:45 - 17:30
  19. Midhurst Christmas Party & Light Switch on

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    Christmas

    Midhurst

    The annual Midhurst Christmas Street Party and Christmas Tree Light Switch will be lighting the way on Friday 6th December 2024 between 5pm and 8pm.

    With a stage in the Market Square, entertainment, Christmas lights countdown along with Santa's…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 20:00
  20. Dover light up procession

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    Christmas

    Dover

    Head along to Dover Market Square this December, and discover a range of stalls for Christmas gifts, food and drink and entertainment to enjoy on the 7th December 24.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 19:00