Medway Christmas Lights Switch-Ons 2026
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The Medway Christmas lights switch-ons are back!
We're so pleased to let you know that one of your favourite Christmas traditions is returning this year, and we'll be there to start the countdown with Medway Council, and our friends at Specsavers, Medway stores.
You can expect a whole host of festive fun and entertainment. See you there!
Here is where the Medway Christmas lights switch-ons are for 2026
Strood | Friday 20th November 4-6pm
With kmfm Breakfast's Rob and Numi in Strood High Street
Christmas carols from All Saints C of E School, entertainment from Dance Alley and Street Academy of Dance. Plus a Frozen Princess and music from Taylor Swift tribute artist, Forever Swift
Alongside, Santa and kids’ favourite characters, Bluey, Olaf and Pikachu
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Gillingham | Friday 27th November | 4-6pm
With kmfm Breakfast's Rob Wills in Gillingham High Street
Christmas carols from a Medway school choir, entertainment from Dance 2 Enhance and Street Academy of Dance. Plus a Frozen Princess and music from Forever Swift
Alongside, Santa and kids’ favourite characters, Bluey, Olaf and Pikachu
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Chatham | Saturday 28th November | 4-6pm
With Rob Wills in Chatham High Street
Christmas carols from All Saints C of E School, entertainment from Dance Alley. Plus a Frozen Princess and music from singer/songwriter, Ebonie G
Alongside, Santa and kids’ favourite characters, Bluey, Olaf and Pikachu
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Rainham | Friday 4th December | 4-6pm
kmfm Breakfast's Rob and Numi at Rainham Precinct
Christmas carols from a Medway school choir, Dance 2 Enhance and Street Academy of Dance. Plus a Frozen Princess and music from Forever Swift.
Alongside, Santa and kids’ favourite characters, Bluey, Olaf and Pikachu
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Medway Christmas Lights Switch-On Entertainment
Forever Swift will be live on stage to start the countdown in Strood, Gillingham and Rainham
Singer/songwriter Ebonie G will be live on stage ahead of the countdown in Chatham
Medway Christmas lights switch-ons, proudly sponsored by
Visit your nearest Specsavers: Chatham Gillingham Strood Hempstead Valley
Each Specsaver store offers you great services, including:
Eye and hearing tests, contact lense appointments, home visits
Plus 2-for-1 offers on glasses. You can mix styles, switch looks and choose sunnies, safety specs or even contacts as one of your two. A pair for work, a pair for play. One for nightlife, one for the everyday.
Find out more and book an appointment here
