15th November 2026
Join us for a magical day of festive entertainment, food stalls, music and family fun, as we get ready to switch on Leamington Spa’s Christmas lights.
The Christmas market opens from 10am, offering a chance to browse a variety of stalls and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Stage entertainment begins at 3pm, leading up to the spectacular Christmas lights switch-on at 5.30pm, lighting up the town and officially kicking off the festive season.
Stage line-up
| Time | Performance |
|---|---|
|
3pm |
Royal Spa Brass Band |
|
3:30pm |
Twin Flames |
|
4:15pm |
Impact Steel Drums |
|
4:45pm |
Amelia Webster and David Bradley |
|
5pm |
Royal Spa Centre Panto cast |
|
5:15pm |
Interviews with Kevin Murphy, Yvonne Mckinnon and Darren Butler |
|
5:25pm |
Royal Leamington Spa's Mayor, Cllr Sarah Boad |
|
5:30pm |
Light switch on |
|
5:35pm |
Vince |
| 6pm |
Event ends |
Road closures
These streets will be closed between the following (approximate) times:
From midnight until 11pm
- Parade, junction with Clarendon Avenue & Regent Grove
- Warwick Street, junction with Guy Street & Tavistock Street
- Regent Street, junction with Bedford Street & Park Street
From 6am to 11pm
- Parade, junction with Town Hall & Dormer Place
Parade will be closed to traffic travelling north only. Vehicles will still be able to exit Hamilton Terrace and turn left only.