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Christmas Lights Switch-On · East of England

Bishop's Stortford Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: Date, Time & What's On

Reported by bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk; not yet confirmed by the council or organiser.

Christmas lights switch-on dates, times and locations across the UK, taken from council, Business Improvement District and organiser announcements. Every value shows its source and the date we last checked it.

Key facts

Date
Monday 16 November 2026
Source: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Switch-on time
3.45pm
Source: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Event starts
12pm
Source: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Where
Market Square, Bishop's Stortford Town Centre
Source: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Free or ticketed
Free
Source: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Performers
Somewhere 2 Sing, Forte Performing Arts School, Kelsey Crowley, Rock Choir, Bishop's Stortford Musical Theatre Company, Snow White
Source: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Fireworks
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026
Road closures
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026
Parking
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026
“Tree lights switch on at 3.45pm with Snow White from this year's Christmas pantomime” — bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk

Date history: TBC → Mon 16 Nov (18 Sep 2026)

Where: Market Square, Bishop's Stortford Town Centre

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Getting there and getting home

Nearest station
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Road closures
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026
Parking
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026

Last year: 2025

No 2025 record on file.

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Sources

Source: bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk· checked 26 Oct 2026 · Last updated 26 Oct 2026