With the run-up to Christmas on its way, here are a few dates for your diary you won’t want to miss!

Christmas Lights Switch On – Exeter will become ‘a glow’ with the lights of the city being switched on from Friday 14th November.

Late-Night Shopping until 8pm

• Thursday 20th November PLUS Spark Drummers will perform at 5pm, 6pm & 7pm
• Thursday 27th November
• Thursday 4th December
• Thursday 11th December
• Thursday 18th December

Christmashay Village

We are extending the local Christmas Market activation for 2025 with market stalls across the centre including Bedford Street, Eastgate, Princesshay mall and Square.

Santa Sundays

• This year, Santa will be situated in his golden sleigh under the glass canopy of the mall outside Space NK for the 4 Sundays prior to the big day, between 10.30am – 4.30pm, on 30th November, 7th December, 14th December & 21st December.
• Families will be able to pose with Father Christmas and his Elf for a festive photo before taking home a little keepsake for the tree.
• Our charity partner Vranch House will be accepting donations (£2.50) from families queuing up to meet Father Christmas.

Festive Entertainment

A magnificent mix of festive entertainment for late-night Thursdays and weekends post the Christmas lights switch on. Further details to follow!