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Chichester Christmas Light Switch-On

Chichester city centre, Chichester · 21 November 2026

Chichester Christmas Light Switch-On, from Chichester BIDImage: Chichester BID
21 Nov

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Chichester's business improvement district switches on the city's Christmas lights on a Saturday afternoon, with an after party of live music, food and drink at city venues into the evening.

Highlights

  • City Christmas lights switch-on
  • After party with live music at local venues

Good to know

  • Check the BID page nearer the time for the stage location and line-up

Getting there

Chichester city centre

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