Perth Christmas Lights Switch-On
Note: the 2026 date is not yet officially confirmed – please check with the organiser before visiting.
When21–22 November 2026
WhereTay Street, PH1 5TF Perth
TypeTown festival
The Perth Christmas Lights Switch-On is an annual festive weekend in Perth city centre, with stages on Tay Street and King Edward Street, market stalls, live entertainment and a parade through the streets. It marks the start of the city's winter festival season.
Events in the wider area
Perth Farmers' Market
Perth · under 1 km · 3 October 2026
Dundee's Christmas
Dundee · 29 km · 4–31 December 2026
The Dundee Hooley
Dundee · 29 km · 28 November 2026
Sausage and Cider Festival
Dundee · 29 km · 5 September 2026
Bloody Scotland
Stirling · 44 km · 18–20 September 2026
Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On
Stirling · 44 km · 21 November 2026
Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks: Stirling Castle
Stirling · 44 km · 31 December 2026
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Edinburgh · 51 km · 29 December 2026 – 1 January 2027