Name: Luton Lights Up for Christmas
Start: 2025-11-22T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-22T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Luton, Town Centre

This winter, Luton town centre comes alive with a vibrant programme of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Our free annual Christmas lights switch-on event, Luton Lights Up for Christmas, is taking place on Saturday 22 November 2025, with a day of live music and entertainment across the town centre.
With headline sponsor Luton Rising, and delivered in collaboration with our partners Luton BID and Luton Point, our seasonal line-up celebrates community, creativity and Christmas cheer.
This year’s special guest is Paddington™, appearing courtesy of Luton BID. Festivities begin at 11am, with the official lights switch-on scheduled for around 6pm.
Times and locations
- Live music and entertainment from 2pm.
- Meet Paddington at intervals from 2 to 6.30pm outside the town hall.
- Luton Point's 'Countdown to Christmas' bauble decorating from 11am to 5pm in Central Square.
- Light switch on from 6pm outside the town hall.
Visit our website for the full five week programme of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy the build up to Christmas: luton.gov.uk/christmasintown.