Christmas Lights BIG Switch On!
Get ready for a magical evening as Kettering lights up for Christmas!
Thursday 27 November 2025
4pm to 7:30pm, lights on at 6:30pm
Kettering Market Place, Sheep Street and High Street
Enjoy live music from No Angels, festive performances by ISM Music Academy Show Choir, St Peter's School Choir, and stars from the Lighthouse Theatre pantomime.
The winner of the Seb Factor will also be performing
Meet Santa, dance with Wicky Bear, and party with DJ Bill Burton at the ultimate Christmas disco.
Explore more than 30 local stalls featuring hot street food, artisan crafts, and mobile bars.
Check out the Festive Fair which will be on during the event at St Peter and St Paul's Church
Join the light-up table football tournament, snap a pic with the Lions' selfie sleigh, and enjoy roaming street entertainment.
Soak in the sounds of Kettering Town Silver Band playing traditional brass tunes.
A stunning 30ft Christmas tree from Welford Christmas Tree Farm will take centre stage in the Market Place.
Surrounding roads will be closed from 12pm to prepare for the festivities.