Christmas Lights Switch-On · London
Greenwich Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: Date, Time & What's On
Reported by dollondco.com; not yet confirmed by the council or organiser.
Christmas lights switch-on dates, times and locations across the UK, taken from council, Business Improvement District and organiser announcements. Every value shows its source and the date we last checked it.
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday 18 November 2026
Source: dollondco.comreported by press· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Switch-on time
- 5pm
Source: dollondco.comreported by press· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Event starts
- 4pm
Source: dollondco.comreported by press· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Where
- Greenwich Market, Old Royal Naval College Grounds, Cutty Sark Gardens
Source: dollondco.comreported by press· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Free or ticketed
- Free
Source: dollondco.comreported by press· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Performers
- Local school children with handmade lanterns
Source: dollondco.comreported by press· checked 2 Sep 2026 - Fireworks
- Not yet announced — checked 2 Sep 2026
- Road closures
- Not yet announced — checked 2 Sep 2026
- Parking
- Not yet announced — checked 2 Sep 2026
“Greenwich's 2026 festive season begins with its annual Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On on Wednesday 18 November 2026.” — dollondco.com
Where: Greenwich Market, Old Royal Naval College Grounds, Cutty Sark Gardens
Getting there and getting home
- Nearest station
- Greenwich · place record
- Road closures
- Not yet announced — checked 2 Sep 2026
- Parking
- Not yet announced — checked 2 Sep 2026
Last year: 2025
No 2025 record on file.
Nearby Christmas lights switch-ons
- Covent GardenWed 11 Nov9 km
- IlfordSat 21 Nov11.30am10 km
- WimbledonTBC15 km
- DartfordTBC16 km
- HertfordFri 27 Nov6pm35 km
Sources
- https://dollondco.com/blogs/blog/best-london-christmas-markets-2026 (press) — checked 2 Sep 2026
- royalgreenwich.gov.uk (council)
Source: dollondco.com· checked 2 Sep 2026 · Last updated 2 Sep 2026