Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch-On
Sevenoaks High Street, Sevenoaks · 28 November 2026
Photo of Sevenoaks: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Sevenoaks: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Sevenoaks Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026 from 3pm to 5.30pm on Sevenoaks High Street. The Mayor of Sevenoaks switches on the lights at 4.30pm, and the High Street and part of Akehurst Lane close from 1.30pm to 7pm. It is free and suits families and visitors of all ages.
Highlights
- Mayor of Sevenoaks switches on the lights at 4.30pm
- Stage entertainment, including Frozen characters, and street entertainment
- Fairground rides, Santa's Grotto, gift stalls and food and drink
Getting there
Sevenoaks High Street, TN13 1UX
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