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Buckingham Christmas Lights Switch On
Thursday 27th November 2025 (past)
4pm-7pm
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Event Description:
The Christmas Lights Switch On will be taking place on Thursday 27th November from 4pm to 7pm outside The Old Gaol. Expect carols, festive activities, local food vendors, an abundance of local stalls and live entertainment. The lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Buckingham. A digital copy of the event programme will be available nearer the time.
4PM – A warm welcome from the Mayor of Buckingham.
Guests are invited to browse the festive market and charity stalls, enjoy the street entertainment including the Buckingham Table Santa Van and a free children’s craft activity at the Chantry Chapel. A number of shops remain open until 7pm this evening including shops based in Cornwall’s Meadow and Buckingham Hidden Quarter. Pop by to meet our friendly shop keepers, purchase presents, and warm up!
5PM – A performance by The Bucks Gospel Fellowship Choir.
6PM – Christmas Lights Switch On! The Mayor of Buckingham will be joined by the Town Crier, Patrick Laws, and the Mayor’s Christmas Card contest winners to turn on the lights.
6.15PM – Songs performed by Buckingham Stagecoach.
7PM – Closing words from the Mayor
Accessibility Information:
If you are a wheelchair user there will be a limited accessible viewing area to the right of the main stage in Market Hill. Do look out for the signage or ask a Town Council marshal for directions. A SEN friendly Quiet Zone Gazebo will also be in situ. Ear defenders and sensory borrow bags will be available along with colouring sheets.
* Event details accurate at the time of publishing; please check the organiser's website for the latest updates.
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