*UPDATED FOR 2025*
Across Nottinghamshire, towns and villages will be hosting community light switch on events during November and December. These are normally FREE events that bring local groups together and sometimes hold performances, markets and activities for children.
While the Old Market Square hasn’t seen a ‘switch on event’ in many years, Winter Wonderland will be returning from November 12th 2025
Check out the details of your town below (listed alphabetically):
NOTE: INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF POSTING. I DO NOT SEE ALL UPDATES TO EVENTS, PLEASE CHECK DETAILS WITH ORGANISERS BEFORE TRAVELLING.
ARNOLD
Date: Friday 21st November 2025, 12-7.30pm
About: Arnold Christmas Light Switch-On at AMP! 
Join us at Arnold Market Place on Friday 21st November, 12 noon – 7:30pm for a full day of festive fun, community spirit and Christmas cheer
What to expect:
20 incredible local traders with beautiful handmade gifts
Cakes, bakes and sweet treats to delight every tastebud
Authentic street food to keep you warm and happy
Festive lights, music and atmosphere to kick off the Christmas season!
Bring your friends, your family, and your festive spirit — let’s make this year’s Arnold Christmas Light Switch-On one to remember!
BEESTON
Date: Saturday 15th November 2025, 12-7pm
About:
o 12:00pm – 7:00pm – Christmas Market & Festive Fairground
o 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Santa’s Grotto at Beeston Library; 1:00pm – 2:00pm pre-booked accessible session, book here (Opens in a new window); 2:00 – 5:00pm general admission
o 4:30pm – 7:00pm – Live Entertainment
o 5:30pm – Lights Switch On
o 6:30pm – Fireworks!
BINGHAM
Date: Friday 28th November 2025, 5-8pm
About: Entertainment for all the family from local dance groups, schools, and choir
CARLTON HILL
Date: Friday 28th November 2025, 4-7pm (switch on at 6pm)
About: Street performances, Santa, food stalls, tombola, late night shopping
EASTWOOD
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025 3.30-7pm
About:
3:30pm – 7:00pm – Christmas Market
o 4:30pm – 7:00pm Festive Fairground
o 3.30pm – 6:30pm – Santa’s Grotto at The D.H Lawrence Birthplace Museum; 3:30pm – 4:30pm pre-booked accessible session, book here (Opens in a new window); 4:30 – 6:30pm general admission
o 4;30pm – 7:00pm – Live Entertainment
o 5:30pm – Lights Switch On
o 6:30pm – Fireworks!
Harworth and Bircotes
Date: Friday 28 November 3-6pm and Saturday 29 November 2025 10-3pm
About:
HUCKNALL
Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
About: Christmas Market stalls, hot food and drinks, entertainment and Santa on his sleigh
ILKESTON
Date: Friday 28th November 2025
About:
KIRKBY
Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
About: Christmas Market stalls, hot food and drinks, entertainment and Santa on his sleigh
KIMBERLEY
Date: Friday 21st November 2025, 4.30-9pm
About:
LONG EATON
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
About:
MANSFIELD
NO CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENT
MAPPERLEY
Date: Sunday 30th November 2025
About: An afternoon of singing from local schools, dancing, stalls, offers from local businesses
NEWARK
Date: Sunday 30th November 2025, 10-5.30pm
About:
RETFORD
Date: Sunday 23 November 2025, 10-6pm
About:
SOUTHWELL
Date: Thursday 27th November
About: Southwell’s annual late night shopping event is back on Thursday 27th November from 4pm-9pm.
Our Market Place will be full of a wide range of Christmas stalls selling everything needed for Christmas, along with a selection of catering stalls and trucks offering a variety of foods and drinks. Our local shops and traders will be open, and will have special offers and products on the evening.
We will have music provided by the Whitwell Brass Band from 6pm to 8pm, and the local school children will be singing at the switch on of the Christmas lights from 4.25pm to 6.20pm. Santa Claus will be joining us and switching on the lights at 4.50pm. He will be in his grotto at Kings Court Community Centre from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Tickets cost £3 per child.
STAPLEFORD
Date: Saturday 29 November 2025 1-7pm
About: o 1:00pm – 6:30pm – Christmas Market & Festive Fairground
o 1:00pm – 4:30pm – Santa’s Grotto at Conservative Club; 1:00pm – 2:00pm pre-booked accessible session, book here (Opens in a new window); 2:00pm – 4:30pm general admission
o 4:30pm – 7:00pm – Live Entertainment at Derby Road Central Car Park
o 5:30pm – Lights Switch On (Walter Parker Square V.C Memorial Square)
o 7:00pm – Finale Fireworks (Walter Parker Square V.C Memorial Square)
SUTTON
Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
About: Christmas Market stalls, hot food and drinks, entertainment and Santa on his sleigh
TUXFORD
Date: Sunday 30 November 2025, 2.30-6pm
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WEST BRIDGFORD
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025
About: West Bridgford’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event will return on Saturday November 22 from 11am to 6pm, bringing a full day of free festive fun with music, entertainment and a new indoor Christmas market!
Sponsored by The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop | Costa Coffee , visitors can enjoy the seasonal festivities along Central Avenue from midday and browse a wide range of delicious food and drink stalls. The day will feature live entertainment and performances from local choirs, schools, and community groups, creating a wonderful atmosphere for all ages.
The indoor festive market will take place at Lutterell Hall on Church Drive NG2 6AY from 11am to 4pm and showcase a variety of stalls from local and regional businesses, offering a chance to buy a range of seasonal treats to put a smile on the face of a friend or loved one.
The celebrations will continue with the big countdown to the lights switch on at 5pm by Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr John Cottee, accompanied by festive illuminations and entertainment.
WORSKOP
Date: Saturday 22 November 2025, 12-6.30pm
About:
Individual Houses Events
NUTHALL
Date: Sunday 16th November 2025, 6pm
Location: 1 Laurel Crescent, Nuthall, NG16 1EW
About: In their final year, the Nuthall Christmas Lights will be unveiled by the one and only Torvill and Dean!
Christmas at Number 75
Date: Saturday 29 November 2025, 5.30pm
Location: 75 Netherfield Road, Sawley, NG10 3FW
About: In support of Mission Christmas
Paid/Ticketed Events
NATIONAL ICE CENTRE
Date: TBA
Price:
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Nottingham Central Library
Date: Friday 21 November 2025 6.30pm
Price: Free, booking essential
About: expect an evening of live music, stalls and more, featuring classic Christmas songs sung by performance artist Ro De La Monja, and a festive orchestral showcase from the Peak Wind Orchestra.
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