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Christmas Tree Light Switch Ons

A series of free community Christmas tree light switch-on events in Swindon, with performances, festive crafts and visits from Santa at Broadgreen, Cavendish Square and Badbury Park.

The annual Christmas Tree Light Switch On events take place across three Swindon communities: Broadgreen, Cavendish Square and Badbury Park. The events are free to attend and include local performers, festive crafts and visits from Santa.

Times (each date):
5.00pm – 7.00pm
Switch-on: 6.15pm

Broadgreen – Monday 17 November 2026
Performers include Sizzling Stars of Swindon, Dance with Darilyn and Rhythmix Goa. Free samosas and hot drinks are available while stocks last, alongside crafts and Santa visits.
Address: Broadgreen Community Hub, Salisbury Street, Swindon, SN1 2AN

Cavendish Square – Tuesday 18 November 2026
Performances from Emma Doupe, South Swindon’s Youth Clubs and Rhythmix Goa. Food and drink traders are available to purchase from throughout the evening, plus walkabout entertainers, Santa visits and crafts.
Address: Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon, SN3 2LZ

Badbury Park – Wednesday 19 November 2026
Performances from Emma Doupe, Badbury Park Primary School and Just Sing Choir. Food and drink traders are available to purchase from throughout the evening, plus Santa visits, Christmas crafting and festive stilt walkers.
Address: Badbury Park Community Hub, Homington Avenue, Badbury Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6FX

For accessibility or accommodation queries, contact [email protected].

Daily - from Tuesday 17 November 2026 to Thursday 19 November 2026

Broadgreen Community Hub, Salisbury Street, Swindon; Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon; Badbury Park Community Hub, Homington Avenue, Badbury Park, Swindon, Wiltshire

Price: Free

From 5.00pm Until 7.00pm

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