Wrexham Christmas lights switch-on

Wrexham's Christmas lights switch-on, Saturday 14 November 2026: an artisan market and festive fun in Queen's Square, the switch-on at Eagles Meadow and the Nightingale lantern procession.

Fireworks over the Tŷ Pawb tower at night, Wrexham

Wrexham switches on its Christmas lights on Saturday 14 November 2026, with an afternoon of festive fun in Queen's Square from midday and the countdown and switch-on at Eagles Meadow. It is one of the busiest days of the year in the city centre.

WHAT IS ON

From 10am: an artisan market in Queen's Square run by Fair Event, with local makers, handmade gifts and hot food and drink. It is the last Wrexham Artisan Market of 2026.
From 12pm: festive entertainment in Queen's Square.
From 2pm: a lantern workshop for the Nightingale House Hospice Lantern Procession.
4pm to 7pm: the switch-on event at Eagles Meadow, with the lights going on at around 4.30pm.
After the switch-on: the glowing one mile lantern procession through the city centre, from Queen's Square to Eagles Meadow.

Details are from Wrexham Council and the organisers, and timings can change on the day.

THE LANTERN PROCESSION

The Nightingale Lantern Procession raises money for Nightingale House Hospice. Children register for £6 to decorate a lantern and join in, and adults go free. Register in advance on the hospice website.

TIPS FOR THE DAY

Arrive early to find a good spot, as the city centre gets very busy.
Come by train if you can: Wrexham General and Wrexham Central are both a short walk away.
If you drive, allow extra time and see our guide to parking in Wrexham.
Wrap up warm, as most of the day is outdoors.

EAT AND DRINK

Queens Square Social in the Old Library is right on the square for coffee and sandwiches, and there are plenty more ideas in our where to eat guide and lunch in the city centre.

MORE CHRISTMAS IN WREXHAM

For grottos, markets, pantos and festive days out across the county, see Christmas in Wrexham and what's on.