Event
21st November 2026
Ashbourne Christmas Lights Switch On
See Ashbourne light up with sparkling Christmas illuminations, street entertainers & craft fair.
About
21st November 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
See Ashbourne come to life with sparkling Christmas illuminations as special guest drawn from public nominations accompanies the Mayor of Ashbourne Cllr. Phil Chell to turn on the Christmas lights at 5:30pm on Saturday 21st November in the Market Place.
Festive music and entertainment commence from 4.30pm.Costumed acrobats and elves will be on the Market Place and the man himself, Santa and Mrs Claus will make a special visit.
A Christmas Craft Fair will be in the upper ballroom of the Town Hall from 11am till 6pm purveying hand-made Christmas themed gifts. The Ashbourne Historical Centre will remain open till 6.00pm and will provide live festive music by Forte.
Master of Ceremonies for the event will be former World Toe Wrestling Champion Cllr Ben Woodroffe.
All are invited to assemble around the Christmas tree on the Market Place ready for the big light up at 5.30pm but are welcome to savour the festive atmosphere in the Market Place from 4.30pm.
This year's proceedings will be transmitted from a large video screen so everyone will get a good view of the proceedings!.
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