# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come into the city as we celebrate the start of Festive Derby

Join us in Derby City Centre, as we switch on Derby’s Christmas Lights and get Festive Derby open! 

Before the switch on takes place you can be one of the first to take to the Cathedral Quarter ice rink, with skating available from 5pm. Enjoy a programme of free live entertainment in the Cathedral Quarter, followed by a stage show full of local and community acts and presented by Smooth Radio.

You will see lantern makers from across the city come together as apart of the Lantern Parade which includes local primary schools and members from various community groups who will proudly parade with the sustainable lanterns that they have made.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/derby/christmas-lights-switch-on-and-festive-derby-opening-2025/200028567281144
- **Event Categories**: christmas-lights, christmas, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 952

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Derby
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Derby Market Place
- **lat**: 52.923252067122
- **long**: -1.476235882883
- **full address**: Derby Market Place, Derby, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e440855296faeb8b006d327f7050ba455edffdd7ce84c0db27c77e3d0b2213cc-rimg-w605-h315-dcf2eeed-gmir?v=1763449751

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening 2025 being held?
  - **A:** Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening 2025 takes place on Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Derby Market Place, Derby, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening 2025?
  - **A:** Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening 2025 is organized by Derby LIVE.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby opening 2025 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Derby, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 950+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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