From markets, concerts, exhibitions, gigs, get-togethers and festivals to social sports and wellness, seasonal family fun and friendly community events, Halesworth is full of opportunities to get out, meet up, experience and enjoy.
Don’t forget to view the full programme of theatre, films, concerts, comedy, dance, clubs and classes at Halesworth’s vibrant arts centre, The Cut, or the overview of Halesworth’s regular markets and annual festivals. Why not check out what’s on each day at Halesworth Library too, where there’s everything from ‘baby & toddler’ groups to author talks?

Join us for one of Halesworth’s most popular events, the Christmas Lights Switch on! Food, drink, mulled wine, mince pies, stalls, live music, carol singing, a grotto in the church and Father Christmas and his reindeers. Bring the family and soak up the festive atmosphere of this magical event as the Christmas Lights come on and sparkle in the Thoroughfare and the Market Place.
Timetable:
2.30pm Halesworth Harmony -in St Mary’s church
2.30pm-3.30pm Father Christmas in his grotto in the church
2.30pm Ukulele Band – outside Tap Room
3.00pm OxBlood Molly by Christmas Tree in Thoroughfare
3.30pm Grand Raffle draw in the church
4.00pm Pop Chorus outside bridge area
5:00pm British Legion band lead procession from library
5:15pm Switch on outside the White Hart then up to Market Place
5.30pm Live music from Backtrackin’ in the Market Place/Father Christmas in his grotto in the church