Folkestone Christmas Lights Switch On

Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch

Type:Christmas

Folkestone Town Hall, Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DY
Folkestone Christmas Lights Switch On

About

The Folkestone Town Council Christmas Light Switch on will take place on Friday 13th November 2026.

Festivities start at 2pm with the big light switch on taking place at 6pm. 

Head to the Folkestone Town Hall and celebrate the start of the festive season.

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Free to visit

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Opening Times

Season (13 Nov 2026)
DayTimes
Friday14:00 - 19:00

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