Fareham Borough Council will once again be welcoming guests to its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 22 November 2025.

Taking place on the pedestrianised area of West Street from 10am-7pm, there will be something for everyone including fun fair rides and festive gift stalls, stage and walkabout performers, and delicious festive food and drink.

There will be plenty of free children’s activities at the event, including writing a letter to Santa, Christingle making, Christmas-themed Lego building and more. Also confirmed for this year is a visit from Santa himself!

There will also be a community stage, and the Council is currently looking for performers for timed slots throughout the day. Spaces are limited, so if you are interested in performing, please contact leisure@fareham.gov.uk.

The Christmas market will once again be brought to you by Funyard Events and if you are interested in being a stallholder, please find more information at: www.funyardevents.com.

The countdown to the lights switch on will be at 5:30pm under the town centre band stand and the Mayor of Fareham, Councillor Mrs Louise Clubley, and her Mayor’s Consort, Mr Jonathan Clubley, will do the honours this year, alongside Father Christmas and some of Fareham Live’s Beauty and the Beast pantomime cast.

Sponsorship options are still available for the event and to find out more visit: www.fareham.gov.uk/sponsorship.

Executive Member for Leisure and Community, Cllr Connie Hockley, said: “The Fareham Christmas Lights switch on event attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a real treat for everyone. There is so much to see and do, and I really encourage Fareham residents to come along. You can get some Christmas shopping at our indoor market and festive stalls or indulge in some delicious food and drink, all while being entertained and amazed by our stage and street performers. The Christmas lights countdown is a real spectacle and I for one cannot wait.”

Further details about this event and more can be found at www.fareham.gov.uk/events.