Lincolnshire's Christmas lights events 2026

Town centre lights switch-ons, markets and festive events will soon kick off across Lincolnshire.

Lincoln's light switch-on will take place on Thursday 26 November, with the event starting at 16:30 GMT and the lights being switched on at 18:50.

From North Lincolnshire to South Holland, a whole host of Christmas events will be taking place across the county.

If you are looking to get into the festive spirit, here's a selection of some of the events taking place:

Gainsborough: A Christmas lights festival will take place on Friday 20 November between 15:00 and 20:00 at Market Place with seasonal shopping, live entertainment and family activities. A separate event at Marshall's Yard takes place on Sunday 15 November between 12:00 and 18:00.

Grimsby: The Great Grimsby Christmas Festival will be held on Saturday 28 November in the town centre. The event will kick off at 12:00 and the festivities run until 19:00 with live entertainment, a Christmas market, food and drink stalls and family-friendly activities across multiple locations. The Christmas tree will be lit in St James' Square at 17:45 followed by festive musical entertainment.

Scunthorpe: The Christmas lights will be switched on on Saturday 21 November in Church Square/Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens. There will be entertainers, stage acts and family-friendly activities.

Lincoln: As well as the city's lights switch-on event, the Lincoln Ice Adventure will also be taking place on 5 and 6 December. Between 12:00 and 18:00 14 sculptures will be on display across the city, as well as a market, festive food and a lantern parade on the Saturday evening.

Cleethorpes: A Christmas tree lighting event will take place on Friday 4 December between 17:00 and 19:30 at St Peter's Avenue. There will be a Christmas craft market in the church hall and performance's from the town's panto stars.

Spalding: Spalding town centre will host its Christmas celebration and lights switch-on event between 16:00 and 20:00 on Friday 20 November. There will be live performances, entertainment, a children's fancy dress competition and the switch-on at 19:30.

Brigg: The Christmas market and lights switch-on will take place on Friday 27 November from 16:00 in Market Place and Wrawby Street, with craft and food stalls. The lights will be switched on at 18:00 in the Market Place, accompanied by festive entertainment.

Epworth: The Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Friday 4 December from 18:00 to 20:00 in the town centre.

Alford: Alford's Christmas Festival takes place on Sunday 29 November, starting at 12:00. Organised by Alford Town Promotions, the event will feature a parade at 16:00, as well as a grotto, reindeer and entertainment for all the family.

Haxey: The Christmas lights will be switched on at 18:00 on Saturday 28 November at Haxey Memorial Hall. An event will start at 17:00 with a fairground, stalls, raffle, Santa post box and an illuminated tractor run.

Winterton: The Christmas lights will be switched on on Saturday 28 November as part of an outdoor festive market between 14:00 and 19:00. The lights will be switched on at 18:00.

Sleaford: The Sleaford Christmas market will take place on Sunday 29 November from 11:00, with the Christmas lights switched on at 16:15. The event will feature free carriage rides, more than 100 stalls and entertainment for children.

Grantham: The Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Sunday 29 November, with events taking place on Market Place and Westgate between 11:00 and 17:00. The lights will be switched on at 16:30. The event will feature a market, pop-up choir and community performances.

Kirton in Lindsey: The Christmas lights switch-on event will take place on Sunday 29 November from 15:00 to 19:00. There will be a craft and gift market in the Town Hall and Market Place, and local food vendors will be open. Sylvester Street will host fairground rides and food stalls.

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