- Beeston Christmas Lights Switch On
Beeston Christmas Lights Switch On
Beeston's Christmas Lights Switch On 2026 will take place on Saturday 5 December from 12:00pm - 7:00pm.
This fun filled festive event will feature a Christmas Market on Foster Avenue and Chilwell Road from 12:00pm, along with live entertainment throughout the day:
Beeston Square
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 4:35pm | Red Dance Group |
| 5:00pm | The University of Nottingham Brass Band |
| 5:30pm | Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony by Mayor of the Broxtowe, Mrs Santa Claus, Inspire Urself Carnival Troupe dancers |
| 5:45pm |
The Lanes Primary School Choir |
| 6:05pm | The Four Kicks Band Set 1 |
| 6:30pm | Firework Display |
| 6:35pm | The Four Kicks Band Set 2 |
Near the Christmas Market
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00pm – 1:40pm | Two piece brass band by Mishmash Production |
| 2:00pm – 2:30pm | Magic Voices |
| 2:45pm – 3:45pm | University of Nottingham Brass Band |
On Foster Avenue
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 4:45pm- 5:20pm | Parade by Inspire Urself Carnival Troupe from Foster Ave to Chilwell Road junction |
| 6:10pm – 6:25pm | Redeemer Church Choir |
Santa’s Grotto will take place in Beeston Library on Foster Avenue.
Santa will be meeting and greeting kids in his grotto for free during the afternoon, and every child will leave with a free gift!
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Accessible Prebooked Sensory Session - book your slot (Opens in a New Window).
2:00pm - 5:00pm - Public Session for Walk in.
Road Closures
Please be aware that some roads will be closed during the event.
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Foster Avenue Car Park will be closed to vehicles all day.
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From 7:00am to 8:00pm, full closures will be in place on Chilwell Road (between the Styring Street junction and Foster Avenue up to the Commercial Avenue junction), Beeston High Road (from Station Road to Derby Street), and Beeston Square.
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From 4:30pm to 8:00pm, Foster Avenue and Commercial Avenue will be closed to traffic.
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From 6:00pm to 7:00pm, the pedestrian footpath from Foster Avenue to Glebe Street will be closed.
Toilets
Public Toilet near the Beeston Square will be opened until 8:00pm.
Sponsors
Thank you to our event sponsors: Boyes, Pizza Hut, and Arc Cinema.