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FESTIVE FSQ LIGHT SWITCH ONS 2026

JOIN US TO SEE THE LUMINATIONS

Wednesday 10th November 2026 – Friday 15th January 2027

The countdown to Christmas is on! Festive Fleet Street Quarter returns this November with a series of light switch-ons across the Quarter, lighting up our streets and bringing the community together.


CHANCERY LANE LIGHT SWITCH-ON

Tuesday 10TH NOV, 5PM – 7PM
CORNER OF CHANCERY LANE & CURSITOR STREET
NO BOOKING NECESSARY

Join us for an evening of festive cheer, twinkling lights and Christmas celebrations as we switch on the lights at Chancery Lane.

 

CARTER LANE LIGHT SWITCH-ON

THURS 12TH NOVEMBER 5PM – 7PM
NO BOOKING NECCESSARY

Join us as Carter Lane lights up for Christmas! Expect festive cheer, seasonal sparkle and a magical start to the Christmas season.

LUDGATE CIRCUS LIGHT SWITCH-ON

WEDS 18TH NOVEMBER, 5PM – 8PM
 LUDGATE CIRCUS / ST BRIDE STREET
NO BOOKING NECESSARY

Join us at Ludgate Circus as we switch on the Christmas lights and launch Festive Fleet Street Quarter 2026. Get ready to explore the Dennis & Gnasher Mega Mischief Trail, bringing 12 larger-than-life Beano-inspired sculptures to Fleet Street Quarter.

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