Big switch on

Date: 15th November 2025.

Location: Southend High Street and seafront

Cost: Free

Time: 13:00

Crowds at the Christmas lights switch on in the city centre.

Southend High Street is set to dazzle once again as Christmas in the City returns for a full day of festive fun.

From 1pm, the city centre will burst into life with a festive market, live entertainment, and magical moments for the whole family to enjoy. Brought to you by Southend City BID, this year's event will be bigger and brighter than ever, finishing with the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On at 6pm, followed by the fireworks finale on the seafront at 7.30pm.

Find out more on the Southend City BID website.

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