Lowestoft’s Christmas Light Switch-On 2026
Saturday, 28 November 2026
- Time
- 14:00 - 18:00
- Venue
- London Road North, Lowestoft
- Price
- Free
When: Saturday 28th November, 2pm to 5pm, with the lights switched on at 5pm
Where: Main Stage, London Road North (outside the Old Post Office)
Cost: Free to attend, with free parking all day in East Suffolk Council car parks*
Wrap up warm and join us as Lowestoft lights up for Christmas! The town centre will be full of festive fun all afternoon, building up to the big moment at 5pm when Santa and the Mayor switch on the Christmas lights.
What’s on
From 2pm: live music on the main stage from BBC Introducing artists
4.30pm: the cast of Snow White from the Marina Theatre
5pm: the big light switch-on with Santa and the Mayor!
Santa at the Marina Theatre, 2pm to 4pm: a free Santa meet and greet. Say hello, hand over your letters and Christmas lists, and don’t forget your camera for a festive snap!
Christmas Food Festival: delicious food, hot drinks and sweet treats all afternoon
The Christmas car and elves
The light-up wings photo spot at the Marina Theatre
Community projects across the town centre
More Information (East Suffolk One is not responsible for external websites)
When: Saturday 28th November, 2pm to 5pm, with the lights switched on at 5pm
Where: Main Stage, London Road North (outside the Old Post Office)
Cost: Free to attend, with free parking all day in East Suffolk Council car parks*
Wrap up warm and join us as Lowestoft lights up for Christmas! The town centre will be full of festive fun all afternoon, building up to the big moment at 5pm when Santa and the Mayor switch on the Christmas lights.
What’s on
- From 2pm: live music on the main stage from BBC Introducing artists
- 4.30pm: the cast of Snow White from the Marina Theatre
- 5pm: the big light switch-on with Santa and the Mayor!
- Santa at the Marina Theatre, 2pm to 4pm: a free Santa meet and greet. Say hello, hand over your letters and Christmas lists, and don’t forget your camera for a festive snap!
- Christmas Food Festival: delicious food, hot drinks and sweet treats all afternoon
- The Christmas car and elves
- The light-up wings photo spot at the Marina Theatre
- Community projects across the town centre
Venue
London Road North
London Road North
Lowestoft
Dates
The event runs from 14:00 to 18:00 on the following dates.
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