Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening
Thu 27 Nov
Derby City Centre
Prices: Free
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About the Event
Come into the city as we celebrate the start of Festive Derby
Join us in Derby City Centre, as we switch on Derby’s Christmas Lights and get Festive Derby open! Don't miss out on the opening of The Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink and Nordic Bar on Derby Market Place.
Before the switch on takes place you can be one of the first to take to the Cathedral Quarter ice rink, with skating available from 5pm. The festivities begin with the main stage show, hosted by Smooth Radio, taking place outside Riverside Chambers, across the road from QUAD and the Council House, starting at 5pm. The show will culminate with the official Christmas Lights Switch On at 6:30pm, illuminating the city for the festive season.
You will see lantern makers from across the city come together as apart of the Season of Light Lantern Parade from 5pm, which includes local primary schools and members from various community groups who will proudly parade with the sustainable lanterns that they have made.
Programme:
Coming soon, stay tuned!
Dates & Times
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening
Thu 27 Nov 2025, 5pm - 6:30pm
Prices & Offers
Free
Parking Offer
Derby City Council will be offering £3 all-day parking at the following locations for the light switch-on event: (Please note that the other standard tariffs will remain available up to £3.00 — for example, you can still pay for 30 minutes or an hour at the regular rates. However, any tariff over £3.00 will automatically grant all-day parking).
Surface car parks
- Abbey Street Car Park, Derby
- Abbey Street East Car Park, Derby
- Darwin Place Car Park, Derby
- Little City Car Park, Derby
- Wilmot Street Car Park, Derby
On street parking
- Cathedral Road, Derby
- Derwent Street, Derby ( Blue Badge Parking)
- Exeter Place, Derby
- Phoenix Street, Derby
- Queen Street, Derby
- St Mary’s Gate, Derby
- Stuart Street, Derby
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