November 13-15 2026
Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2026
A festival of Arts, Culture and Community
Oxford's Christmas Light Festival is back for 2026 from 13th-15th November
With new events and experiences for the whole family, bookmark this page for updates on how you can get involved in the weeks before and during the festival.
Starting on 14th October, IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival are holding the first of a series of online workshops, to guide you through building your own LED light display!
Look out for...
The Victorian
Christmas Market
The traditional Victorian Christmas Market will be back on Broad Street from Thursday 12th November.
The Christmas
Light Bus
The Christmas Light Bus will be bringing illuminated cheer around the city during the festival weekend.
The Rose Hill
Light Parade
The Rose Hill Light Parade is back for another year as is the festive Light Trail in Cutteslowe Park.
Plus crafts, sing-alongs, immersive performances, light shows and more.
see you in november!
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The 2026 festival is led by Oxford City Council with a partnership of cultural organisations.
The festival was funded by Oxford City Council.
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