Lanterns, Lights and ‘Luminations

22 November 2025 at 11:00 — ends 22 November 2025 at 19:00

The event promises an enchanting lantern parade, a breathtaking firework display, live music, captivating street entertainment, and a bustling street market.

What to expect at Lanterns, Lights and ‘Luminations

(Tap for full details) Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 market will once again span Middle Street, The Strand, The Old Fish Market, and The Quay, creating a vibrant hub of activity. Please see the full schedule below for times and locations of all the events taking place:

FRIDAY – Middle Street, The Strand, The Old Fish Market, & The Quay
11:00 – 22:00 – Roads closed
16:00 – 19:00 – Street food & market
16:00 – 19:00 – Stiltwalkers

FRIDAY – The Quay Stage, sponsored by Costa Coffee
16:00 – Eden Park Primary School Choir
16:15 – Emma Pick Music
17:30 – Sam Rida
18:30 – Lantern Parade arrives
followed by Christmas Light Switch On

FRIDAY – The Strand
17:45 – Lantern Parade Assembles
18:00 – Lantern Parade Leaves route: The Strand > Fore Street > Union Lane > Middle Street > The Quay

SATURDAY – Middle Street, The Strand, The Old Fish Market, & The Quay
07:00 – 22:00 – Roads closed
10:00 – 19:00 – Street food & market
10:00 – 19:00 – Stiltwalkers
14:00 – Dog Show (Middle Street)

SATURDAY – The Quay Stage, sponsored by Costa Coffee
10:20 – Fishtown Handbells
12:15 – Elle Miles
13:15 – Spencer Hobson Music
14:15 – Emma Pick Music
15:15 – Millie Bowden
16:15 – Tom Hannigan
17:20 – Manuka
18:30 – Fireworks from The Breakwater