Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening 2026

Schedule

Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Derby Market Place | Derby, EN

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Join us and celebrate the start of Festive Derby
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!
Further details to be announced!
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Derby Market Place, Derby, United Kingdom

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