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Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on & Christmas Market

Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1RF
Aerial view of Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on
  • Aerial view of Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on
  • Maidenhead fireworks
  • Maidenhead Christmas Light switch on event
  • Maidenhead Christmas Light switch on event

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Maidenhead's Christmas Lights Switch-On is the town's big festive kick-off!  Get ready to light up your holiday season with a full day of festive fun and all-day live music in Maidenhead town centre! 

What's on in Maidenhead town centre

From 11am, the town comes alive with: 

•    A cosy Christmas market packed with unique stalls, delicious street food and a festive bar 
•    Children’s funfair rides by Traylen's Funfair
•    A cracking line-up of live music and entertainment, in collaboration with Maidenhead Festival! 
•    New for 2025!  Pitch up and get ready to putt with Charlie’s Mini Golf who are taking over Library Square with 9 holes of fun! 

Live in the Desborough Theatre

11:15am Arts by Noaa
12:00pm Rock Choir
12:45pm Helena
1:30pm Avenue A Cappella Choir
2:15pm Vandy Trio
2:40pm Tuneless Choir
3:15pm Dance Inspired
3:40pm Sing4You Choir

Live in Library Square and live on stage

1:00pm Shining Star Performing Arts Workshop
2:00pm Shining Star Performing Arts on stage
2:40pm Millennium
3:20pm The Courtland Stories
4:05pm Tara Dean & Co
4:50pm Battle of the Band winners: Something Stupid
5:30pm Hudson's Choice
5:50pm Stars of the stage and countdown
6:00pm Lights on!
6:05pm Hudson's Choice

Christmas Lights switch-on and fireworks display!

Countdown to Christmas starts just before 6pm, followed by a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting). 

Fun for all ages – free to attend – festive vibes guaranteed! 

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Opening Times

Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on & Christmas Market (22 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 19:00

* Live entertainment from community groups from 11am. The main stage kicks off at 3pm with performances from live bands, community choirs and dance groups! The countdown begins just before 6pm.

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