Long Eaton Christmas Events 2026
Your guide to the best Christmas events in Long Eaton and nearby
Long Eaton truly embraces the Christmas spirit, with the surrounding countryside and nearby towns offering plenty of seasonal cheer. You’ll find everything from bustling Christmas markets brimming with local crafts and gifts to dazzling light displays that twinkle through the evening. Local theatres often put on spectacular pantomimes, and there are opportunities to enjoy festive afternoon teas and creative workshops.
This year, the region is set to host some particularly special events, including a captivating Christmas Experience and the grand Derby Season of Light Festival. For those looking to celebrate the New Year, options range from comedy nights to lively parties at venues like Eastwood Hall.
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Christmas Parties
Interactive bingo party featuring a three-course festive dinner and DJ.
Christmas Shows
Choral performances lit by candlelight under the Light of Stars installation.
Christmas Markets
Over 20 independent stalls set within a Victorian walled garden.
Christmas Lights
Experience an Elizabethan festive season with handcrafted decor and lantern-lit rooms.
Unique & Unusual Christmas Events
Features a lantern parade by Surtal Arts and live entertainment.
Editor's Picks
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Nottingham Winter Wonderland
· Nottingham
Independent artisan market stalls offering global foods, crafts, and festive gifts.
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Light up Loughborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
· Loughborough
Child-selected winner switches on town's Christmas lights.
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Derby Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
· Derby
Features a lantern parade by Surtal Arts and live entertainment.
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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime
· Mansfield
Fairest pantomime with a star-studded cast
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Derby Season of Light
· Derby
Cross-cultural light festival with lantern parade
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Christmas at Hardwick Hall: Wintertide
· nr Chesterfield
Experience an Elizabethan festive season with handcrafted decor and lantern-lit rooms.
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Long Eaton Christmas FAQ
What are the biggest annual Christmas events in Long Eaton?
The Christmas light switch-on in Long Eaton Market Place is the town’s signature event, featuring live music, performances, and the official illumination of the lights. Seasonal markets and family activities also draw crowds throughout December.
What holiday traditions are unique to Long Eaton?
Long Eaton’s festive season is marked by community gatherings at the light switch-on, local choir performances, and a craft market supporting independent makers. These traditions highlight the town’s close-knit, celebratory spirit.
Which neighborhoods are best for Christmas lights in Long Eaton?
The town center around Market Place is the focal point for official light displays, but many residential areas also join in with their own festive decorations. A stroll through the town center and nearby streets will reveal the best of Long Eaton’s holiday lights.
Where can I find Christmas markets and local makers in Long Eaton?
The Long Eaton Chamber of Trade organizes a craft and charity market in the town center, perfect for discovering local crafts and gifts. Additional artisan markets and vendor stalls may appear at various locations during the season.
What are the best free or budget-friendly holiday activities in Long Eaton?
Enjoying the Christmas light displays, browsing the craft market, and attending community performances are all free activities in Long Eaton. Many neighborhood light displays and seasonal events are also accessible without charge.
What are good picks for families with kids in Long Eaton?
Families will enjoy the light switch-on event with its rides, food stalls, and chance to meet Santa. The craft market and festive performances offer plenty of child-friendly entertainment throughout the season.
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