Love Walton’s Festival of Light marks the start of Christmas in Walton-on-Thames. The organiser describes it as its annual community event, with a Christmas market and live performances from local community groups, choirs and schools.
For 2026 the traditional lantern parade and light switch-on return. The event runs on Saturday 28 November 2026 from 11am to 7pm.
Source: the organiser’s Love Walton event listing. Always verify details directly with the organiser before attending.