East Yorkshire's Christmas lights events 2026
Hull City CouncilThe countdown to the festive season is now on, with Christmas lights across the region due to be switched on over the next few weeks.
The Christmas lights in Hull will be switched on on Thursday 19 November with an event which runs from 17:30 GMT in Queen Victoria Square.
There will be a Christmas tree, live entertainment and fireworks as well as a small market on King Edward Street. The lights are expected to be switched on at about 18:45.
The city will also host a weekend of festive activities on 21 and 22 November, including a Christmas market, funfair rides, food and drink and live entertainment.
Across East Yorkshire there are lots more events on to help everyone get into the spirit of the season.
Beverley
The Flemingate Shopping Centre Christmas lights switch-on event will take place on Friday 13 November at 17:00 with entertainment and a fireworks display. Hosted by Gemma Oaten, the lights will be switched on at 18:00.
The town's Festival of Christmas will take place on Sunday 13 December between 10:00 and 16:00, with over 120 stalls, a parade, Santa and his reindeer and live music.
East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilPocklington
The town's Christmas lights will be switched on as part of the town council's Christmas Festival on Sunday 22 November.
Held across the town centre, the event starts at 13:00 and includes a funfair, grotto, entertainment and market. The lights switch on will happen at 16:30.
Goole
Taking place on Friday 4 December in the town centre, the lights switch-on event will feature local band Soul Revolver, songs from the cast of Junction Goole's Christmas pantomime and a visit from Santa.
The festivities continue after the switch-on with more live music at the newly-renovated Goole Market Hall.
Driffield
On Friday 27 November the town will host its festive market and Christmas lights switch-on. As well as stalls, there will be a funfair, free face painting, grotto, and festive characters. The lights will be switched on at approximately 19:00.
Hessle
On Friday 27 November, the town will host its annual event which includes staged performances, a Christmas market, street food, rides and entertainment. Father Christmas joins the Hessle Town Mayor to switch on the lights at 18:30.
Kazim Yildirimli/GettyHornsea
Hornsea Lights Night takes place on Friday 27 November. The event includes a market in St Nicholas Parish Hall between 17:30 and 20:30.
Bridlington
Taking place on Friday 27 November between 16:00 and 19:00, the event will include stilt walkers and special guest Mr Bubbles, who will be making free balloon models.
Cottingham
Cottingham Christmas Festival will run from 10:00 until16:00 on Sunday 29 November. The event will include around 70 outdoor market stalls, craft stalls in the civic hall and food and drink as well as entertainment and activities for children.
There will also be a late night shopping event on Thursday 10 December, with shops open until 20:00.
Howden
Howden's late night Christmas shopping event will take place on Thursday 3 December from 16:00 to 20:00. The event includes 30 stalls in the Shire Hall and a shopping event at Howden Social Club.
Withernsea
The town's Dickensian Christmas event with lights switch-on takes place on Saturday 5 December between 10:00 and 17:00 in the Valley Gardens.
Market Weighton
Market Weighton's Christmas tree switch-on will take place on the High Street on Sunday 6 December between 16:00 and 19:00.
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