Feel the sparkle of Christmas in Shrewsbury!
The Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Wednesday 19 November 2025, with festivities starting from 4.30pm in The Square. The big switch-on happens at 6.30pm, lighting up the town with Christmas cheer.
Extend the magic with late-night shopping at The Darwin, open every Wednesday in the run-up to Christmas:
- 19 Nov (Light Switch-On) — 9am–8pm
- 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec — 9am–7pm
- 17 Dec (Carols in the Square) — 9am–7pm
Make an evening of it — enjoy the lights, grab a warm drink, and find perfect gifts from your favourite brands right here in the heart of Shrewsbury.