Winchester Christmas Lights Switch On
The Broadway, outside the Guildhall, Winchester · 19 November 2026
Winchester BID's annual switch-on fills The Broadway with an evening of choirs, dance and school performances before local heroes press the button to light up the city. It is hosted by Jonny Meah from Heart Radio.
Highlights
- Live stage with local school choirs, dance groups and the Theatre Royal Winchester panto cast
- Winchester Cathedral Choristers on the line-up
- Local heroes chosen by public nomination switch on the lights
- Giant inflatable snow globe and the Round Table's Santa sleigh in Middle Brook Street from 3pm to 8pm
Good to know
- The Broadway closes to traffic for the event
- The snow globe raises money for two Winchester homelessness charities
- Arrive before 6.30pm to see the countdown
Getting there
The Broadway, outside the Guildhall, The Broadway, Winchester, SO23 9GH
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