Luton Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Luton and surrounding areas
Luton kicks off the Christmas season with Holiday activities and lights across the town centre, from Stockwood Park to the gardens at Luton Hoo. Seasonal highlights include Stockwood Illuminated, Winter Wonderland Christmas Parties at The Conservatory and Christmas at The Culture Trust, offering Santa visits, family fun and community performances. Whether you're exploring light trails, browsing festive markets or attending a pantomime, Luton offers plenty of things to do and welcoming holiday activities for all ages.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsFestive street market with 100 traders and family entertainment.
Christmas Parties
19 eventsCreate personalized loose leaf tea blends and enjoy tea-infused treats.
Christmas Shows
13 eventsCharles Dickens portrays all characters in a solo performance.
Christmas Lights
9 eventsSpectacular lantern festival with dazzling light displays
Christmas Activities
32 eventsIconic Harry Potter sets transformed for Christmas.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Watford Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Watford)
Annual Christmas lights switch-on and Winterfest
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Hogwarts in the Snow
(Leavesden)
Iconic Harry Potter sets transformed for Christmas.
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A Christmas Carol at Norman Bragg Studio
(Aylesbury)
Charles Dickens portrays all characters in a solo performance.
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Land of Lights
(Milton Keynes)
Spectacular lantern festival with dazzling light displays
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2025 Christmas Lunches
(St Albans)
Festive Christmas lunches with optional champagne reception.
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St Albans Christmas Cracker
(St Albans)
Festive street market with 100 traders and family entertainment.
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Luton Christmas Events Map
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Luton Christmas FAQ
The Luton Christmas lights switch-on in the town centre and Stockwood Illuminated at Stockwood Discovery Centre are the largest annual events, featuring live entertainment, light displays, and family activities.
Luton’s festive season is marked by community-focused events like the town centre switch-on with Paddington™ appearances and the chance for children to post letters to Santa at special festive post boxes. The introduction of Stockwood Illuminated’s light trail and Christmas Market also adds a new local tradition.
The town centre is the main hub for Christmas lights, especially around the Town Hall and Market Hill during the switch-on event. Neighborhood displays also appear across Luton, so it’s worth exploring local areas for more holiday cheer.
Stockwood Discovery Centre hosts a new Christmas Market alongside its light trail, showcasing local crafts and food. Additional pop-up markets and craft fairs often appear in the town centre and other venues throughout December.
The town centre lights switch-on, street performances, and many neighborhood displays are free to enjoy. Writing letters to Santa and visiting festive post boxes are also charming, cost-free activities for families.
Families will enjoy the town centre switch-on with Paddington™, Santa’s Sleigh at Market Hill, and Stockwood Illuminated’s interactive light trail and Santa experience. These events offer plenty of photo opportunities, crafts, and festive fun for children.