Christmas in Loughborough

Loughborough's Christmas lights will be switched-on in front of thousands of people on Friday 29 November, 2024.

The event, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, will be an evening of fun with a variety of market stalls, food and drink stalls, stage entertainment and children’s fairground rides.

Local radio station Fosse 107 will once again be hosting the event.

The Christmas lights will be switched-on at approximately 6.30pm (exact time to be confirmed) by the winner of this year's Light up Loughborough competition.

Find out more about the Light up Loughborough competition

The Christmas lights switch on event is part of a full festive weekend taking place in Loughborough's town centre.

Below is a rundown for Christmas in Loughborough this year.

More details will be published on this webpage as they are confirmed.

Friday 29 November, 4-8pm - Christmas lights switch-on

From 4-8pm, the Market Place will host a wide range of stalls, food and drink stands and rides, and a host of talented performers will be appearing on the main stage to entertain the crowd. The lights will be switched on approximately 6.30pm.

Saturday 30 November, 11am until 1pm

Family friendly activities and rides in the Market Place from 11am until 1pm, including stalls, Christmas characters meeting and greeting visitors and a special performance from carol singers around the Christmas tree.

Sunday 1 December, from 9am

Santa Fun Run for Rainbows Hospice starts in the Market Place from 9am. From 2pm, the big screen will be showing two Christmas films, which will be chosen based on the results of a poll conducted on the Council’s Facebook page. There will be stalls serving food and hot drinks for anyone feeling the cold.

Stay in the loop

You can keep up to date about the Council’s events including the Christmas lights switch-on by signing up for our email alerts and by following the Council’s social media channels @CharnwoodBC and searching for the hashtag #LboroLights24.