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Buxton by Lamp Light
21 November 2026
Venue: Pavilion Gardens
Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/buxton-by-lamp-light/
A fantastic day of festive entertainment for the whole family. The celebrations begin with the indoor and outdoor Christmas markets, open from 10am until 7pm. The main event will begin at the Palace Hotel, before making its way to the Crescent Heritage Centre, past the Buxton Opera House and finishing at the Pavilion Gardens. High Peak 1 Radio will be entertaining everyone from the bandstand with live music, Christmas party favourites and the official festive light switch-on.