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Christmas Lights Switch-On · South East

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

Reported by ultimatechristmasmarkets.com; 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
Thursday 19 November 2026
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Switch-on time
5pm
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Event starts
5pm
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Where
Southsea, Palmerston Road
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Free or ticketed
Free
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Performers
Stars of panto, Local performers, Father Christmas
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Fireworks
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026
Road closures
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026
Parking
Please take public transport to help limit congestion
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
“Lights switch-on dates: Southsea, Palmerston Road: 19th November, 5pm to 7pm” — ultimatechristmasmarkets.com

Where: Southsea, Palmerston Road

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Getting there and getting home

Nearest station
Portsmouth & Southsea · place record
Road closures
Not yet announced — checked 26 Oct 2026
Parking
Please take public transport to help limit congestion
Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026

Last year: 2025

No 2025 record on file.

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Sources

Source: ultimatechristmasmarkets.com· checked 26 Oct 2026 · Last updated 26 Oct 2026