Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On

One night. Thousands of lights. Ilford switches on
Christmas.
· Free entry · No ticket required · Simply turn up
About this Event

Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Community Event

No ticket required. Simply turn up and enjoy. Everyone welcome. When the countdown hits zero, the High Road lights up and Christmas officially begins in Ilford.

Join thousands of neighbours for the moment of the year.

What's on, all day, all free:

• A fireworks display lighting up the High Road

• A Christmas food and beverage market

• Live music and dance performances • Fairground rides for all ages

• A snow fall experience and confetti blast

• Santa's Grotto for the little ones (booking required limited spaces)

• The official Light Switch On

Saturday 21 November 2026 · High Road, Ilford

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Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Christmas Food and Beverage Market
🕑: 09:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Fair Rides
🕑: 11:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Musical & Dance Performances
🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Santa Grotto
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Snow Fall Experience
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Light Switch & Tree Switch On
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Fire Works
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Confetti Blast