02/11/2026
Fairground rides including a festive ferris wheel, a Christmas lights installation, and gingerbread-house themed huts offering seasonal gifts from local traders are among the attractions coming to WinterFest at Northampton Market Square this Christmas.
The festivities get underway with Northampton Town Council's Christmas Lights Switch-On, taking place on Saturday 21 November, before a season-long programme of attractions, performances and community events takes over the Market Square.
It's being delivered by our council alongside principal partner Northampton Town Council, together with Northampton Town BID, DelaprΓ© Abbey, the Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and Muse with the aim of driving footfall and spend into the town centre, support local businesses and create memorable experiences for residents and visitors.