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Countdown to Christmas in Southampton
Southampton
Type:Christmas
Southampton City Centre, Southampton, Hampshire
Southampton
The Countdown to Christmas starts on Thursday, 13th November at the Bargate Centre, Southampton. Enjoy music, entertainment, and the Christmas light switch-on to launch the festive season.
Head along to this free event with family and friends and dance along to the festive beats, enjoy the heartwarming choirs, be amazed by the street entertainers, and see the famous Southampton Christmas Market burst into life. Then be dazzled by the big switch-on with a magical laser show which will transport you to the North Pole and see the city welcome the start of Christmas - the magic of Christmas in Southampton begins at the Bargate.
Free to visit
| Season (13 Nov 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 16:00 | - 20:00 |
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