Taking place from 16 to 30 November, Kenilworth, Leamington, Warwick, Whitnash and surrounding villages will each host their light switch-on events with a fantastic selection of entertainment, music, food, and seasonal stalls.

The fun begins in Leamington on Sunday 16 November for the Big Lights Switch On, with a Christmas market from 10am. The stage outside the Town Hall will feature music from 1pm and live entertainment from 2pm to 6pm.

Leamington’s lights will be switched on at 5.30pm by the Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa Councillor Ruggy Singh and Father Christmas himself.

Parking will be free in all Warwick District Council off-street car parks in Leamington from 8am on Sunday 16 November to support the event. On-street parking charges will still apply.

Warwick’s popular Victorian Evening returns on Thursday 27 November, offering visitors the chance to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas. Starting from 3pm with a Victorian market in the Square and rides and entertainment around the town centre, the performances get underway on the stage at 5pm, with the lights being switched on at 7pm by the Mayor of Warwick, Councillor Jackie D’Arcy.

Parking will be free in all Warwick District Council off-street car parks in Warwick from 12pm on Thursday 27 November to support the event. On-street parking charges will still apply.

Kenilworth will once again be spreading its celebrations across two days, with the High Street in Kenilworth switching theirs on first on Friday 28 November. The traditional event has been organised this year by Kenilworth Town Council, Old Town Community Events and the High Street Illuminations Committee, and will have entertainment, food, drink and real Reindeers from 5pm to 8pm, and the lights will be switched on at 6pm.

The celebrations continue in Kenilworth on Sunday 30 November on Warwick Road, with market stalls, food, drink and fairground rides starting at 1pm. The music will start on the stage at 4pm to 8pm, with the lights being switched on at 6pm by the Mayor of Kenilworth, Councillor James Kennedy.

Parking will be free in all Warwick District Council off-street car parks in Kenilworth from 8am on Sunday 30 November to support the event. On-street parking charges will still apply.

Sunday 30 November also sees the return of the Whitnash Christmas lights switch on, taking place in a brand-new location at Acre Close from 3pm to 6:30pm. It’s set to be a fun afternoon of merriment and fun with funfair rides, crafts, treats and a chance to meet Father Christmas. The lights will be switched on at 5:30pm by the Mayor of Whitnash, Councillor Adrian Barton.

And there’s so much more happening across the District this festive season including the Cubbington Christmas lights switch on from 2pm on Saturday 29 November, plus many lights adorning towns and villages, local carols, school nativities, tractor runs, Christmas lights trails and visits from Santa courtesy of the local Rotary Clubs.

Councillor Ella Billiald, Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture and Economy said:

“We’re delighted to deliver these events on behalf of the District’s towns, providing an entertaining space for friends and families to come together and celebrate the festive season. I would like to thank our Business Support and Events team, the Town Councils and our many partners that work tirelessly each year to make these events a great success.

"Not only do these events provide a sense of community and belonging, they are also a great support for our local businesses throughout the Christmas period. We look forward to welcoming you to our town centres for a season of celebration."

Parking will also be free in all Warwick District Council off-street car parks from 8am on Saturday 6 December 2025 in Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth for Small Business Saturday. On-street parking charges will still apply.