*UPDATED FOR 2025*
Across Derbyshire, 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
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.
Derby
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025, 12-7.30pm
About: Join us in Derby City Centre, as we switch on Derby’s Christmas Lights and get Festive Derby open! Don’t miss out on the opening of The Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink and Nordic Bar on Derby Market Place.
Before the switch on takes place you can be one of the first to take to the Cathedral Quarter ice rink, with skating available from 5pm. The festivities begin with the main stage show, hosted by Smooth Radio, taking place outside Riverside Chambers, across the road from QUAD and the Council House, starting at 5pm. The show will culminate with the official Christmas Lights Switch On at 6:30pm, illuminating the city for the festive season.
You will see lantern makers from across the city come together as apart of the Season of Light Lantern Parade from 5pm, which includes local primary schools and members from various community groups who will proudly parade with the sustainable lanterns that they have made.
Ashbourne
Date: Saturday 15th November 2025
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Borrowash
Date: Friday 28th November 2025
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Belper
Date: Sunday 30th November 2025, 5pm
About: Santa’s Grotto from 3.30pm, live music and more
Heanor
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025, from 1pm
About: Market, Reindeers, Santa’s Elves Workshop, Rides
Chesterfield
Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025, from 1pm
About: Market, Reindeers, Santa’s Elves Workshop, Rides, meet Bluey
Light switch on at 5.15pm
ILKESTON
Date: Friday 28th November 2025
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LONG EATON
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
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Melbourne
Date: Friday 5th December 2025 6pm
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Mickleover
Date: Sunday 30th November 2025, 3-6.30pm
About: Fun fair, festive stalls, Santa and characters
Milford
Date: Sunday 30th November 2025, 3-6.30pm
About: Fun fair, festive stalls, Santa and characters
Ockbrook
Date: Friday 21st November 2025
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Ripley
Date: Sunday 23 November 2025, 10-6pm
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Sawley
Date: Saturday 29th November 2025 from 2.30pm
About: Switch on at 4pm
Inside and Outside Sawley Community Hall
Santa’s Grotto, Mulled wine, soft drinks and mince pies, Christmas music and carols, community sing along, fair rides, stalls and food vans
Spondon
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025 from 4-8pm
About: Switch on at 4pm
Inside and Outside Sawley Community Hall
Santa’s Grotto, Mulled wine, soft drinks and mince pies, Christmas music and carols, community sing along, fair rides, stalls and food vans
Individual Houses Events
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
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