Our free annual Christmas lights switch-on event, sponsored by Luton Rising, Luton Lights Up for Christmas is taking place on Saturday 22 November 2025, with a day of live music and entertainment across the town centre.
Delivered in collaboration with our partners, Luton BID and Luton Point, the seasonal line-up celebrates community, creativity and Christmas cheer.
This year’s special guest is Paddington™, appearing courtesy of Luton BID. Festivities begin at 11am, with the official lights switch-on scheduled for around 6pm.
Times and locations
- Live music and entertainment from 2pm.
- Meet Paddington at intervals from 2 to 6.30pm outside the town hall.
- Luton Point’s countdown to Christmas bauble decorating from 11am to 5pm in Central Square.
- Light switch on from 6pm outside the town hall.
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Step Forward Luton is not affiliated with the event organisers and disclaims any liability for inaccuracies or discrepancies in the provided information. Please contact the event organisers for more information. If you spot any errors email hello@stepforwardluton.co.uk.


