Christmas In Rugby

Saturday 21 November

Christmas Light Switch On

Join us on Saturday 21 November from 3pm  – 8pm for a festive feast of family fun in the heart of Rugby town centre. Enjoy music, dance, fair rides, and a selection of seasonal food and drink on offer.

A spectacular interactive drone and light show will take to the skies to kick off Rugby’s festive celebrations. Displays lift off from The Close at Rugby School at 5pm and 7pm. 

At 6pm, Father Christmas joins the Mayor of Rugby, Cllr Nooria Sayani, in North Street to switch on Rugby’s Christmas lights. The event also features free children’s arts and crafts, storytelling, face painting, fire pits, a Teenage Market, silent disco and, of course, Santa welcoming guests to his grotto.

 

Rugby Presents

Rugby Town Drone and Light Shows

Join us for a magical evening at Rugby’s Christmas light switch-on as Rugby’s night sky becomes a spectacular canvas of light, colour and imagination.

This enchanting immersive drone light show will take the whole family on an adventure through Rugby’s stories, celebrating the town’s heritage, remarkable ideas and community spirit.

Bring your family, share the wonder and look up.

Tickets for premium viewing from The Close at Rugby School are available to purchase for £5 per person, and under 2s go free. Tickets are limited so book now!

Book tickets

Saturday 28 November

Rugby Christmas Market

Join us on Saturday 28 November, from 2pm to 8pm, beneath Rugby’s Christmas lights for a festive evening of shopping, food and family fun.

Browse Christmas gifts, enjoy festive food and drink, toast marshmallows, ride the Big Wheel and listen to traditional Christmas music as you explore Rugby’s Christmas Market.

A number of  town centre businesses will be open late, giving you the perfect opportunity to get your Christmas shopping wrapped up early.

Saturday 19 December

Rugby Lights and Lantern Parade

Join us for our festive finale full of Christmas magic at Rugby’s Lights and Lantern Parade.

Enjoy music, crafts, lantern making, and storytelling for all ages in the beautiful surroundings of St Andrew’s Church, between 3-8pm. Take part in a spectacular lantern parade through the town centre, accompanied by music and ending with hot chocolate and traditional carols.

Before you head home, look out for the Archers Festive Tractor Run as a procession of brightly decorated tractors bring festive cheer to the streets of Rugby.

Hand painted shop window

Saturday 21 November - Thursday 31 December

Festive Window Trail

The Festive Window Trail is a free self-guided activity running from 21 November to 31 December.

Take a wander across Rugby town centre between 21 November and 31 December to find clues hidden within a series of beautifully illustrated festive windows. Pop into participating businesses to collect a unique stamp, solve the mystery and complete the trail. Take your stamped trail map to Rugby Visitor Centre to receive a festive sticker!

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Little Elborow St, Rugby, CV21 3BZ
Opening times
Tue–Fri 10am–5pm
Sat 10am–4pm
Sun & Mon closed

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Images courtesy of Visit Warwickshire, helping bring the county's stories to life. Explore itineraries and inspiration for things to do at visit.warwickshire.gov.uk.