# Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market) 2026

> Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market) runs 28 November 2026 in Colne. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the council on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/colne/

Colne, [Lancashire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/lancashire/)

One day only: Saturday 28 November 2026

| Dates | Saturday 28 November 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Saturday: **noon to 7pm** |
| Where | Market Street and the town centre, Colne [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.8574,-2.169) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Colne Town Council. [Official page](https://www.colnetowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/colne-christmas-light-switch-on/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the council's own page, not from another guide.

- [Colne Town Council](https://www.colnetowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/colne-christmas-light-switch-on/), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.colnetowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/colne-christmas-light-switch-on/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Christmas in Colne: Quick Answers

### When is Christmas in Colne in 2026?

It is on Saturday 28 November 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Christmas in Colne open and close?

Saturday noon to 7pm.

### Is Christmas in Colne free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Christmas in Colne?

Market Street and the town centre, Colne, Colne.

## About Christmas in Colne (lights switch-on and festive market)

A one-day town centre event run by Colne Town Council with a market of more than 50 traders, live music, a free Santa's grotto and children's activities, ending with the lights switch-on and fireworks.

## Where Is Christmas in Colne?

Market Street and the town centre, Colne, Colne. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Santa's Grotto at Christmas in Colne

| Called | Santa's Grotto |
| --- | --- |
| When | 28 Nov 2026. Saturday 28 November only, the day of the event |
| Where | At the Christmas in Colne event in the town centre, around Market Street |
| Price | Free |

Source: [Colne Town Council](https://www.colnetowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/colne-christmas-light-switch-on/), checked 12 October 2026. [All markets with a grotto](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santas-grotto/).

## Where to Stay Near Christmas in Colne

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November.

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See all [Christmas markets near Preston](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/preston/). More in [North West](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/north-west/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).