Leicester Christmas Lights Switch-On
Citywide Christmas lights switch-on on Wednesday 18 November 2026, 5pm to 8pm, with music in Town Hall Square, street entertainment and fairground rides. Individual switch-ons are at the Clock Tower…
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When and where
- Date and time
- Ends GMT — local Leicester time
- Location
- Town Hall Square and city centreLeicester
About this event
Citywide Christmas lights switch-on on Wednesday 18 November 2026, 5pm to 8pm, with music in Town Hall Square, street entertainment and fairground rides. Individual switch-ons are at the Clock Tower (6:30pm), Haymarket Shopping Centre (6:45pm) and Highcross (7pm).
Official details
- Organizer:
- Leicester City Council
- Listing source:
- Civic calendar
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