Ilkeston’s Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Friday 27 November, with the town preparing to welcome the festive season.
We’ll keep this page updated with the entertainment line-up, timings and practical information as details are announced.
The full programme is still to come, including details of any live performances, family activities and who will lead the countdown.
The switch-on is an opportunity to enjoy Ilkeston’s town centre as it lights up for Christmas, meet friends and family, and support local businesses in the run-up to the festive season.
We’ll add confirmed attractions and participating businesses to this guide as they are announced.
Christmas fair at the Flamsteed Centre
Every One Eats will hold its annual Christmas Fair at the Flamsteed Centre on Albert Street from 5.30pm to 8pm.
The organisers are inviting stallholders to take part, with pitches costing £10 each, payable in advance. Spaces are limited.
Anyone interested in booking a stall can contact Every One Eats through its Facebook page or email events@everyoneeats.co.uk.
The fair is a separate event from the town centre lights switch-on.
Travel and parking
Details of any road closures, parking arrangements or bus diversions associated with the switch-on have not yet been published. We’ll add these when they are available to help visitors plan their evening.
Keep this page bookmarked for updates as Ilkeston’s Christmas celebrations take shape.
Last updated: 20 October 2026.