Christmas Activities
Saturday 28th November 2026
The Lights Before Christmas – Swadlincote Christmas Light Switch On.
Celebrate the start of Christmas in Swadlincote with the festive Christmas Lights Switch-On and an evening full of entertainment on the Delph. Enjoy live music from the Rolls Royce Brass Band, Idle Hive and upbeat festive rock from Backsteat Driver.
Around the town, roaming performers will light up the night with fun and festive acts including a illuminating christmas presents, glowing angels and roaming baubles bringing sparkle and joy to the streets of Swad.
The fairground will return taking over the bus station car park and Midland Road Car park.
The event is taking place from 4pm – 7pm and the lights to be scheduled to be turned on at 6:30pm.
Curly Magpie announced as Main Sponsor for Lights Before Christmas Event
South Derbyshire District Council is delighted to announce Curly Magpie as the main sponsor for this year’s christmas light switch on celebration in Swadlincote.
Curly Magpie is a wonderful Events and Shop that hosts artisan and farmers markets in the local area and on Swadlincote High Street. They champion small businesses by giving them a platform to showcase their talents and products.
Curly Magpie would like to thank the people of Swadlincote that have supported them over the past 15 years at their events or on the High Street.
To find out more about Curly Magpie and thier events please visit their website here.
There are so many exciting events and activities taking place all over South Derbyshire this festive period. to find out more visit the Visit South Derbyshire website.
