Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event 2026
The start of Christmas in Bury St Edmunds!
- Date
- 19th November 2026
- Time
- 3:00pm - 8:00pm
About this event
Get ready for the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event, taking place on Thursday 19th November 2026, 3-8pm in the town centre!
As dusk falls, the Christmas lights will magically illuminate the town, creating a spectacular backdrop to the evening’s festivities.
This year's entertainment will be announced soon, but you can expect charity and gift stalls, fairground rides and the stage will host performances throughout the afternoon and evening from local groups, choirs, schools and colleges.
The Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event is the start of Christmas in Bury St Edmunds and brought to you by Our Bury St Edmunds BID, supported by Bury St Edmunds Town Council and Shop Safe.
For more information visit the Our Bury St Edmunds BID website.
Parking
There are plenty of parking options available, from short-stay to long-stay. For long stay head to Ram Meadow (£3.50 a day) and Parkway Multi Storey car park (£4 a day) - representing great value and you can stay as long as you wish!
Visit West Suffolk Council's website for more information on parking.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event?
It is free entry.
- Who organises the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event?
The event is brought to you by Our Bury St Edmunds Business Improvement District.
- What time is the 'switch on' of the Christmas lights in Bury St Edmunds?
There has not been a countdown or 'switch on' in the town centre since 2019, The lights gradually come on around dusk.
- What time is the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event?
The event takes place from 3pm to 8pm.
