See our town sparkle with fantastic entertainment and shop for unique treasures as Chesterfield’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On and Market returns on Sunday 22nd November 2026.
What to expect
The Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On brings festive fun to the town centre with entertainment and activities for all ages.
Browse the new Christmas Market and discover artisan gifts, crafts and seasonal products. You can also enjoy festive food and drink as you explore the market.
There will be plenty happening throughout the event too. Look out for walkabout entertainment, fairground rides and an Après Ski-style bar.
You can even meet The Grinch at intervals throughout the day.
Meanwhile, the Town Hall will host the main stage show. Becky Measures will host the entertainment before a special guest switches on the Christmas lights from 4:30pm, with the lights being switched on at 5:30pm
The stage will return to the Town Hall following the success of its new location in 2025. This allows more entertainment and traders to take part across the town centre.
You will find live entertainment throughout the day in our town centre, featuring local musicians, choirs, dance groups, community performers and seasonal entertainers. The full entertainment schedule will be announced closer to the event.
Keep an eye on this page and our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Find details of where you can park in Chesterfield here
Chesterfield town centre is accessible by bus and train
Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On and Market is organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, thanks to support from by the Chesterfield Town Board Pride in Place programme, which is funded by the UK Government.
