Event
22nd November 2025
Buxton Christmas Lights Switch On
This is the BIG Buxton Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch On event!
About
22nd November 2025
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Throughout Spring gardens, The Crescent and the Square there will be lots of Christmas stalls, Various Hot food vendors including Greek Food, Crepes, Pizza, Curry, Burgers and hot dogs.
Doughnuts & Sweets
Lubens Bar with mulled wine & beer
Barista Coffee & Hot Chocolate
Santa's Reindeer from 3pm until 7pm near the Pump room
Family entertainment all day for all to enjoy
Back again this year!! FREE Santa's grotto with Santa and his elves, this will be situated near St Annes Well in the Crescent from midday until 7pm, every child will receive a free gift.
Family funfair
Don't miss our festive illuminated stilt walkers.
Buxton Community Choir
Fairfield Brass Band
Live Bands, featuring 21st Amendment, The Hard Stuff, Rockin Red Rocket and Long in the Tooth.
The lights will be switched on at 7pm in the Crescent by Buxton Opera House Aladdin Pantomime stars alongside the Mayor, Councillor Dom Elliot-Starkey
Come and enjoy this fabulous FREE Christmas event.
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