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Corsham Christmas Lights Switch On

Visitors can browse stalls at a Christmas market lining the High Street and enjoy live music performances on the stage outside the Town Hall. Younger children can enjoy fairground rides alongside fun, games, and music near the High Street Christmas tree. Families can also gather for a special appearance by Father Christmas.

What to Expect

Christmas market, live music, fairground rides, and Father Christmas visit.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Corsham Town Council

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with younger children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Corsham High Street
Corsham, Wiltshire

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free.
  • Hours: 3:00pm–7:30pm; Christmas Market starts at 3pm; live music from 5pm; the Switch On is at 6pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Head to the stage outside the Town Hall ahead of the Switch On, because that's where the crowds gather to watch the lights come on.
  • Browse the Christmas Market along the High Street first, since it opens before the live music starts on the Town Hall stage.
  • Bring younger children in time to enjoy the fairground rides and games by the High Street Christmas tree before the main Switch On.
  • Keep the kids near the Town Hall stage as the Switch On gets close, because Father Christmas makes his special appearance in time for it.
  • Dress warmly, since the market, the music and the Switch On all take place outdoors along Corsham High Street on a December evening.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the switch-on good for young children?

Yes. It's a family-friendly evening with fairground rides for younger children, plus fun and games and music by the High Street Christmas tree.

What is there to do besides the switch-on?

The High Street becomes a Christmas Market. There's live music on the stage outside the Town Hall, more music by the High Street Christmas tree, fairground rides, and fun and games.

Will Father Christmas be there?

Yes. Father Christmas makes a special appearance in time for the Switch On.

Where's the best place to watch the lights go on?

The crowds gather at the stage outside the Town Hall for the Switch On.

Where can we hear live music?

On the stage outside the Town Hall, and there's more music by the High Street Christmas tree.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team