# Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market) 2026

> Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market) runs 27 November 2026 in Leighton Buzzard. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/leighton-buzzard/

Leighton Buzzard, [Bedfordshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/bedfordshire/)

One day only: Friday 27 November 2026

| Dates | Friday 27 November 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Friday: **4pm to 8pm** Lights are switched on at 19:00, followed by fireworks. Four further festival Saturdays (28 November, 5, 12 and 19 December) run 10:00 to 15:00 with entertainment in the High Street. |
| Where | Leighton Buzzard High Street [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.9165,-0.6615) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Leighton-Linslade Town Council. [Official page](https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/council_events/christmas-festival/) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Leighton-Linslade Town Council](https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/council_events/christmas-festival/), checked 12 October 2026

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 Spotted something out of date?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

## Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival: Quick Answers

### When is Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival in 2026?

It is on Friday 27 November 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival open and close?

Friday 4pm to 8pm. Lights are switched on at 19:00, followed by fireworks. Four further festival Saturdays (28 November, 5, 12 and 19 December) run 10:00 to 15:00 with entertainment in the High Street.

### Is Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival?

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard.

## About Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival (Light Switch-On market)

The town council's Christmas lights switch-on evening in the High Street, with a festive market, funfair, food court, stage acts and fireworks. It opens a festival of four more Saturdays of music and craft activities in the town centre.

## Where Is Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival?

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Friday 27 November.

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