Christmas in Fareham
West Street, Fareham · 21 November 2026
Photo of Fareham: Mack McLane, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Fareham: Mack McLane, CC BY-SA 2.0
Christmas in Fareham is a free town centre event on West Street, Fareham, on Saturday 21 November 2026. The lights are switched on at 5:30pm under the bandstand, and free children's activities run from 10am to 4pm. It suits families, with an outdoor market, festive food and drink, and funfair rides and games.
Highlights
- Lights switched on at 5:30pm under the bandstand
- Free children's activities from 10am to 4pm
- Free face painting and mini golf inside Fareham Shopping Centre
Getting there
West Street, PO16 0PW
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