Here are all the Christmas light switch-ons taking place across the district.placeholder image
Here are all the Christmas light switch-ons taking place across the district.

Christmas in Wakefield: All the festive light switch-on events taking place across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford in 2026

Here are all the Christmas light switch-on events taking place in Wakefield and the Five Towns this year.

If you fancy an illuminating festive evening to get yourself into the Christmas spirit, make sure to get these dates in your diary.

From elves in Castleford to a giant snow globe in Wakefield, each light switch-on event has a variety of activites taking place.

So wrap up warm and head on down to one of these incredible events taking place across the district.

If you’re hosting a Christmas light switch-on this festive season and don't see yourself on the list below – get in touch via [email protected]

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