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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.
Winchester Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 13 November 2025
Christmas in Winchester officially begins on Thursday 13 November 2025 with the Christmas lights countdown taking place in The Broadway at 6.30pm before local heroes help to switch on the lights.
Southampton Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 13 November 2025
Southampton’s Christmas lights switch on event will coincide with the opening of the Southampton Christmas Market, all kicking off with a launch party at the Bargate from 4pm hosted by DJ Flash - tour DJ for Southampton’s Craig David.
Aldershot Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 15 November 2025
The Aldershot Christmas Cracker event on 15 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 from 5.10pm.
Eastleigh Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 15 November 2025
Eastleigh kicks off its town centre celebrations with a full festive day on Saturday 15 November finishing with the Christmas lights switch on and a grand fireworks finale.
Southsea Christmas lights switch on
Thursday 20 November 2025
Palmerston Road will light up on 20 November with an evening of live music and local acts, including local panto and Portsmouth Football Club stars.
Andover Christmas lights switch on
Friday 21 November 2025
The Andover Christmas Lights Switch On will happen at the 2025 Andover Christmas Festival on 21 November from 4pm to 7pm. Taking place in the town centre, the event will also feature a Christmas market, live music, fairground rides, and entertainment.
Alton Christmas lights switch on
Friday 21 November 2025
Alton will have a Christmas market from 3pm on 21 November where visitors can stock up on gifts before the town’s Christmas lights are turned on at 5pm at the Assembly Rooms and 5.45pm at the Market Square. Families can also visit Father Christmas and post their Christmas wishes, for free at 16 Market Square.
Portsmouth Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 22 November 2025
Portsmouth city centre’s Christmas lights on Commercial Road will be switched on at a special event featuring live music and special guests including the stars from the Theatre Royal’s panto Snow White and a special appearance from Shaun Williamson (Barry from Eastenders) from the Kings Theatre’s panto, Aladdin.
Romsey Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 22 November 2025
From 2pm on 22 November Romsey Christmas Lights and Festive Delights will bring Christmassy market stalls and entertainment to the town centre before the magical moment when the lights will come on at 5pm.
Fareham Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 22 November 2025
Fareham’s festive event will take place in the town centre on 22 November from 10am to 7pm with fun fair rides, food stalls, crafts, activities, street performers, photos with Santa's sleigh, and the big light switch on at 5.30pm under the bandstand.
Fleet Christmas lights switch on
Wednesday 26 November 2025
The Fleet Christmas lights switch on will take place on 26 November during the Fleet Christmas Festival, which runs from 2pm to 9pm with the switch on scheduled for 6.30pm at Gurkha Square.
Petersfield Christmas lights switch on
Friday 28 November 2025
Petersfield will light up for Christmas on 28 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 at 7pm.
Gosport Christmas lights switch on
Saturday 29 November 2025
On 29 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 30 November 2025
Ringwood celebrates Christmas with Winter Wanderland, a series of festive events and activities in the town starting on 30 November with a Christmas market, live music, grotto, entertainment, and the lights switch on.
Stockbridge Christmas lights switch on
Friday 5 December 2025
The pretty High Street of Stockbridge will become even more dazzling on 5 December when the Christmas lights are officially turned on at 6pm. There will also be late-night shopping, live music, and a Christmas grotto.
