Thame Christmas Lights Switch On 2026

Get ready for the holidays and join Thame Town Council for the annual Christmas Lights event on Friday 27 November from 4pm, as the town is lit up for Christmas.Thanks to Lightfoots Solicitors, there will be a stage with musical performances, activities to join in with and the lighting ceremony!This year's theme is Robins. From the wonderful Dwina Gibb - artist, author, playwright and patron of Thame Museum turning on the lights, to a following headline performance by Bootleg Bee Gees at the Switch On, you won't want to miss it!A 29ft Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree has kindly been donated again by ASM and will be lit up at 6:30pm. The Town Centre will be full of festive fun, tasty treats and a treasure trove of goodies!Treat your taste buds to a global feast with cuisines from around the world thanks to StrEat Meet. Sip on some warm mulled wine courtesy of the Rotary Club of Thame or grab a crepe from the Thame and District Twinning Association.Join in the festive fun with a FREE Helter Skelter and Chair-o-Plane rides thanks to Thame Cars and 3B Vehicle Hire!The fun doesn't stop there, with the annual Christmas Charities Fair and Santa's Grotto making its return on Saturday 28 November!Thame Town Hall will proudly host charities and local community groups for the annual Christmas Charities Fair in the Upper Chamber. This free event offers local charity organisations a wonderful chance to raise both awareness and funds for their causes.Whilst you're there, why not pop down and visit Santa and his elves from 10am to 2pm, ready to meet children of all ages who want to come and pay him a visit.Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, pop down to let Santa know what you’d like for Christmas, listen to some music while you wait, and receive a small present, all thanks to Lucy Electric.The fun continues throughout the festive period with the popular selfie station making its return, all thanks to RCP Service Centre. Take some festive snapshots and strike a pose!