*UPDATED FOR 2026*
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: Sat 28 Nov 5.30pm
About: Join Derby City Centre’s Christmas countdown as festive lights illuminate the city. Enjoy free live entertainment, community performances presented by Smooth Radio, and a spectacular lantern parade by Surtal Arts!
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Ashbourne
Date: Saturday 21st November 2026
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Borrowash
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Belper
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Heanor
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Chesterfield
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ILKESTON
Date: Friday 28th November 2025
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LONG EATON
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Melbourne
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Mickleover
Date: Sunday 29th November 2025, 3-6.30pm
About: Fun fair, festive stalls, Santa and characters
Milford
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Ockbrook
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Ripley
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Sawley
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Spondon
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Individual Houses Events
Christmas at Number 75
Date: Saturday 28 November 2026, 5.30pm
Location: 75 Netherfield Road, Sawley, NG10 3FW
About: In support of Mission Christmas
Food Drinks and fun from 5pm, Light Switch on 6pm
Paid/Ticketed Events
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