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Step into Christmas with these festive light switch on celebrations and events taking place in Hampshire's cities and towns this November and December.
Southampton Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 12 November 2026
Southampton kick starts the festive season on Thursday 12 November with a 'Magic of Christmas' launch party featuring local choirs, live music, street entertainers and the switch-on of the magical Bargate laser show.
It all starts from 4:30pm when the Christmas Market opens, with the Christmas lights being switched on later in the evening.
Aldershot Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 14 November 2026
The Aldershot Christmas Cracker event on 14 November will see the town centre filled with Christmas cheer, including festive stalls, a Father Christmas grotto, street performers, and live entertainment across two stages. The finale of the celebrations will be the countdown to the Christmas lights switch on in Princes Gardens.
Winchester Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 19 November 2026
Christmas in Winchester officially begins on Thursday 19 November 2026 with the Christmas lights countdown taking place in The Broadway before local heroes help to switch on the lights.
Southsea Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 19 November 2026
Southsea’s Christmas lights switch on event for 2026 takes place on Thursday 19 November, when Palmerston Road will light up with an evening of live music and local acts.
Portsmouth Christmas lights switch on
Friday 20 November 2026
Portsmouth City Centre's Christmas Lights Switch On Party in Commercial Road takes place on Friday 20 November 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00pm, featuring stars from the Theatre Royal’s Mother Goose, a cast of local performers and a special visit from Father Christmas.
Andover Christmas lights switch on
Friday 20 November 2026
The Andover Christmas Lights Switch On usually takes place as part of the Andover Christmas Festival in November. Taking place in the town centre, the event also features a Christmas market, live music, fairground rides, and entertainment.
Petersfield Christmas lights switch on
Friday 20 November 2026
Petersfield will light up for Christmas on 20 November with an event from 5pm featuring live music, stalls, performances by local schools and choirs, carol singing, and music from the Salvation Army before the Christmas lights are switched on.
Romsey Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 21 November 2026
On 21 November there will be Christmassy market stalls and entertainment in the town centre before the magical moment when the lights come on in the evening.
Eastleigh Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 21 November 2026
Eastleigh kicks off its town centre celebrations with a full festive day on Saturday 21 November finishing with the Christmas lights switch on and a grand fireworks finale.
Fareham Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 21 November 2026
Fareham’s festive event will take place in the town centre on 21 November with fun fair rides, food stalls, crafts, activities, street performers, photos with Santa's sleigh, and the big light switch on under the bandstand.
Fleet Christmas lights switch on
Wednesday 25 November 2026
The Fleet Christmas lights switch on will take place on 25 November during the Fleet Christmas Festival, with stalls entertainment and activities to enjoy all afternoon and evening along Fleet Road and in Hart Shopping Centre, and the Christmas Tree lights switch-on taking place in Gurkha Square.
Alton Christmas lights switch on
Friday 27 November 2026
Alton's Christmas lights switch on event, which coincides with a Christmas market in the town centre, takes place on Friday 27 November 2026 with an evening filled with twinkling lights, seasonal treats and Christmas entertainment.
Lymington Christmas lights switch on
Friday 27 November 2026
Lymington will light up on Friday 27 November 2026 with the town's Christmas lights switch on on the High Street.
Gosport Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 28 November 2026
On 28 November Gosport’s High Street Christmas Lights Switch On, bringing a fully festive day to the town centre, complete with a Christmas market, followed by the evening event that will see the turning on of the lights.
Ringwood Christmas lights switch on
Sunday 29 November 2026
Ringwood celebrates Christmas with Winter Wanderland, a series of festive events and activities in the town starting on 29 November with a Christmas market, live music, grotto, entertainment, and the lights switch on.
Stockbridge Christmas lights switch on
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Although the 2026 date is yet to be confirmed, the pretty High Street of Stockbridge usually turns on its Christmas lights at the beginning of December with a special event featuring late-night shopping, live music, and a Christmas grotto.
