Discover the best places to watch Warwickshire’s popular light switch-on events this Christmas 2024. From festive markets, to Victorian evenings here’s our pick of the events.

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Events in date order:

Saturday 16th November 2024 – Stratford upon Avon Light Switch On

Event begins at 2:00pm and light switch on is at 5:30pm

More details: https://stratforduponavonbid.co.uk/christmas-lights-switch-on/

Sunday 17th November 2024 – Leamington Spa Light Switch On

The Christmas Market along the Parade starts at 10am. The Myton Hospices Tree of Light will be switched on at 4:00pm, and the main lights will be switched on at 5.30pm on the stage outside the Town Hall.

More details: https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/events/event/200/royal_leamington_spas_big_lights_switch_on

Sunday 17th November 2024 – Rugby Town

I can’t find an exact switch on time, however the event is running between 12pm and 6pm.

More details: https://rugbyfirstevents.org.uk/christmaslights/

Sunday 24th November 2024 – Southam Christmas Light Switch on

Event begins at 3:00pm with light switch on at 5:00pm. Expect music, stalls and a funfair.

Thursday 28th November 2024 – Warwick Victorian Evening and Christmas Lights Switch On

Victorian market from 3:00pm in the Market Square with themed rides and fun for all the family. Christmas lights will be switched on at 7:00pm.

Friday 29th November 2024 – Kenilworth Old Town, High St, Christmas Lights Switch On

A traditional lights switch on with entertainment, food and drink and children’s rides. Event starts at 5:00pm, Christmas lights will be switched on at 6:00pm.

Friday 29th November 2024 – Nuneaton Christmas Light Switch On

Event takes place from 3:00-8:00pm

More details: https://www.cjseventswarwickshire.co.uk/events/b1698de42575984b/

Sunday 1st December 2024 – Kenilworth, Warwick Road, Christmas Lights Switch On

Event begins at 1:00pm with a Christmas market for you to browse and buy, and fun fair rides available to keep the kids entertained. At 4:00pm the entertainment starts with performances on the main stage. Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm.

Sunday 1st December 2024 – Leamington Lantern Parade

Click here for more details.

Whitnash Town Council have announced that there will be no switch-on event for Whitnash, Leamington Spa this year.