# Event Details - **Event Name**: Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: One night. Thousands of lights. Ilford switches on Christmas. · Free entry · No ticket required · Simply turn upAbout this EventChristmas inIlford 2026 FREE Community EventNo ticket required. Simply turn up and enjoy. Everyone welcome. When the countdown hits zero, the High Road lights up and Christmas officially begins in Ilford.Join thousands of neighbours for the moment of the year.What's on, all day, all free:• A fireworks display lighting up the High Road• A Christmas food and beverage market• Live music and dance performances • Fairground rides for all ages• A snow fall experience and confetti blast• Santa's Grotto for the little ones (booking required limited spaces)• The official Light Switch OnSaturday 21 November 2026 · High Road, IlfordWant reminders, programme updates and first access to Santa's Grotto bookings?Register NowAgenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 06:30 PMChristmas Food and Beverage Market🕑: 09:00 AM - 06:30 PMFair Rides🕑: 11:30 AM - 05:00 PMMusical & Dance Performances🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PMSanta Grotto🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:30 PMSnow Fall Experience🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:30 PMLight Switch & Tree Switch On🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMFire Works 🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMConfetti Blast - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ilford/christmas-inilford-2026-free-light-switch-on/100001983769803885 - **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, fireworks, funfairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 7 hours - Location: High Road - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ilford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: High Road - **lat**: 51.5646853 - **long**: 0.1005181 - **full address**: High Road, High Road, Ilford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/54a18e7913da803e4cbc9ceb1a740763fcc244f0274c44dc15ff9230ab2b6eaf-rimg-w1200-h800-dc191b17-gmir.jpg?v=1772884126 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On being held? - **A:** Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On takes place on Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm at High Road, High Road, Ilford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On? - **A:** Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On is organized by Ilford BID & London Borough of Redbridge. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Christmas inIlford 2026 FREE Light Switch On 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 Ilford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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