The Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On launches Banbury into the festive season. Lighting up and going out with a bang. A festive family focused event in the heart of the town where the community come together as one.

Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On will be take place on Sunday 26th November 2023. Join in front of the Town Hall in Bridge Street for a fun and festive day which will be kicking off at 11:00am with music and dance performances taking place throughout the day, along with fairground rides and attractions, with the Switch On taking place at 5pm, followed by a firework display to mark the start of our festive season.

The Banbury Victorian Christmas Market will be on:

• Friday 24th November 12pm-8pm,
• Saturday 25th November 10am-8pm
• Sunday 26th November 10am-6pm.

The market will be located in Banbury Market Place, OX16 5QB. Head to OX16 5UN for convenient parking.

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What time are the Banbury Christmas Lights Switched On?

• 11:00 – 11:20     North Oxfordshire Academy – Samba Drum Ensemble
• 11:25 – 11:45     North Oxfordshire Academy – Funk Band
• 12:00 – 12:20    Danielle Buick Academy
• 12:30 – 12:50    Stagecoach Banbury
• 13:05 – 13:50    Rebecca Mileham & The October Band
• 14:05 – 14:50    Rock Choir
• 15:05 – 15:50    Voodoo Saloon
• 16:05 – 16:50    Beau Norton
• 16:55 – 17:00    LIGHTS SWITCH ON by The School for Stars
• 17:00 – 17:05    Fireworks display*
• 17:05 – 17:50     J.E.E.P.

If you’re looking for more ideas on where to visit Santa in Oxfordshire this year, check out this handy guide.

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