Christmas Lights Switch Ons!

Get ready to kick off the festive season in style at the Halesworth Christmas Lights Switch On on Saturday 22 November 2025 in the heart of Halesworth town centre and Market Place. 

From 2:30 pm you’ll find a warm and joyous atmosphere with festive stalls, independent shopping, and seasonal treats. At 4:45 pm, join the enchanting parade—led by Father Christmas, his reindeers and the Royal British Legion Band—as it makes its way through the Thoroughfare. 

The lights will be switched on at 5 pm, transforming the town into a sparkling wonderland filled with live music, mulled wine, and family-friendly cheer. With music continuing until 9 pm, it’s set to be an unforgettable evening of community celebration, perfect for all ages.

Find out more at https://halesworthtown.co.uk/event/christmas-lights-switch-on/

Christmas in Aldeburgh kicks off on Saturday 22nd November! Celebrate the season with a festive day full of sparkle, shopping, and seaside cheer.

Start at the annual Craft Fair in Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall from 10am–2pm, where you can browse beautiful handmade gifts and treats from local stallholders — free entry! New this year, Santa’s Grotto runs from 10.30am–1.30pm, offering a magical experience for little ones.

Then head outside the Moot Hall from 12 noon for fairground rides, mulled wine, music, and mince pies from 4pm, leading up to the Christmas Lights Switch-On at 5pm, when Aldeburgh will sparkle in festive style.

For more information visit https://aldeburghsuffolk.com/event/christmas-craft-fair/

Framlingham - Saturday 23 November

The riverside town of Woodbridge will be lighting up on Thursday 28 November, with the Christmas festivities continuing until Sunday 1 December. Enjoy music and street entertainment, mobile projections on the Tide Mill, rides, the annual Christmas Market, art and science workshops, food stalls and a funfair in the Thoroughfare.

At  6pm the lights will be switched, followed by a procession to the Thoroughfare.

Find out more at www.choosewoodbridge.co.uk/activities-events/woodbridge-christmas-lights-switch-on-weekend-2024

Get ready for festive flair in the picturesque seaside town of Southwold as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On returns on Saturday 29 November 2025, from 2pm to 6pm. 

The celebration begins with a vibrant village market along the High Street from 2pm, followed by live entertainment in the Market Place from 2.30pm. At 5pm, the Town Hall balcony will host the official switch-on of Southwold’s spectacular festive lights — including a dazzling curtain-of-lights display. 

After the lights are lit, families can head to the free Santa’s Grotto at the Adnams Tour Centre from 5.30pm. With street food, festive stalls and an atmosphere of seaside sparkle, it’s a joyous way to kick off the holiday season by the coast.

For more information visit https://visitsouthwold.org/events/southwold-christmas-lights-switch-on-2/

Get ready for a festive feast of lights and seasonal joy at the Lowestoft Christmas Light Switch-On, taking place on Saturday 29 November 2025 from 2 pm to 6 pm outside Starbucks on London Road North. 

The event kicks off with live performances by local talent from 2 pm, there will be panto frolics and live music from Uptown Nights, and a special visit from Father Christmas, who will help the Mayor illuminate the town at 5pm. For the grown ups, book tickets for LOW FREQ - a night of live DJ's and VJ's at The Battery on London Road North.

For more information visit https://discoverlowestoft.co.uk/event/christmas-light-switch-on-2025/

Christmas is a magical time of year in Felixstowe, and there's plenty of opportunities to get into the festive spirit. 

Hosted by the Felixstowe Lions Club, events start at 12pm with The Lions famous BBQ, stalls and music and of course, Santa's Grotto! With the lights being switched on at 5pm.

Find out more at visitfelixstowe.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-lights-turn-on-2024-with-felixstowe-lions-club/

Get into the festive spirit at the annual Saxmundham Christmas Fayre 2025 on Saturday 6 December, from 3pm to 7pm, right in the heart of Saxmundham town centre. The event features an extensive street market, an indoor craft fair, and the much-anticipated lights switch-on, plus free activities including the Bubble Fairy, an LED hula-hoop disco, a mini fun-fair, and a free glitter bar. 

Families can also enjoy the circus skills workshop, performances by the Royal British Legion Band, and the chance to visit Santa’s Grotto (booking essential). Plus there will be hot food, children’s entertainment, and festive shopping in the town’s independent shops.

For more information visit https://www.saxmundham.org/event/saxmundham-christmas-fayre/

Framlingham will be brimming with festive magic this December as the town gears up for a joyful two-day Christmas celebration on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December 2025.

The festivities begin on Friday evening with the big Christmas tree and light switch-on, a lantern parade from Framlingham Castle, Santa’s Grotto at Ruby Tyger in The Old Mews, plus live entertainment and street food around Market Hill. The celebrations continue on Saturday with a Christmas Market on the Hill, a Christmas Tree Festival at St Michael’s Church, and a Christmas Fair at the Castle Community Rooms, with seasonal entertainment throughout the day.

The town will also be hosting its Christmas Music Trail from 29 November to 24 December – with trail maps available from Framlingham Library – creating the perfect build-up to a magical festive season in the heart of this historic Suffolk market town.

Leiston will be getting into the festive spirit on Saturday 8 December with a Christmas Evening in the town centre from 3pm - 7pm. 

With live music, Santa in his grotto, an inflatable snow globe, food and drink stalls, face painting, a fair and craft stalls - plus the town's shops will be staying open late for you to get all your Christmas shopping done! 

Find out more at leistonevents.com/leiston-christmas-save-the-date-8th-december-2024-3-7pm/