Christmas Lights, Live Music and Festive Magic Across South West London

South West London is switching on the sparkle once again and Riverside Radio will be right at the heart of the celebrations! From Battersea to Balham, Twickenham to Wandsworth Town, our communities are coming alive with Christmas lights, live performances, markets, and magical family fun. Here’s your full guide to all the festive events lighting up SW London this Christmas.

🎄 Battersea High Street Christmas Lights – Saturday 15th November

1pm – 4pm

Battersea High Street kicks off the season with a festive afternoon featuring a special Christmas gift market and the official lights switch-on by the Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth. Browse local stalls, pick up unique presents, and soak in the seasonal cheer.

🎄 Twickenham Christmas Lights – Friday 21st November

Twickenham is planning a full day of community celebration, live music and festive magic.

Twickenham Green

From 4.30pm – Carols from Twickenham Primary Academy and Twickenham Green Baptist Church Choir
5pm – Christmas tree switch-on by Deputy Mayor of Richmond, Cllr Clare Vollum
London Square will also be giving away 100 free children’s gift bags.

King Street – Main Event

From 3pm–7pm – Live music and entertainment, with Riverside Radio broadcasting live. Acts include Powerjam Band Project, Step on Stage children’s choir, Richmond Brass Band and the 606 Gospel Group.
6pm – King Street tree and town lights switched on by Cllr Clare Vollum.

Plus:

Free face painting at Patch (3.30pm–6.30pm)

Makers Market at Patch (2pm–8pm)

Event organised by Discover Twickenham BID

🎄 Richmond Christmas Light Switch On – Thursday 27th November

Richmond promises one of its biggest celebrations yet.

From 4pm – George Street opens for Be Festive celebrations
From 5pm – Riverside Radio hosts live performances on the main stage
Acts include the ever-popular Wickedly Witches and a whole cast of seasonal roaming characters such as The Grinch, Cindy Lou, Candy Cane Stilt Walkers and giant Nutcrackers.

5:45pm – Official switch-on by the Mayor of Richmond
6pm – Bells ring out from St Mary Magdalene Church for the perfect magical moment.

Plus: 🎁 The much-loved 12 Days of Christmas Competition returns from 1st December, with prizes from Be Richmond’s local businesses.

🎄 Putney Christmas Light Switch On – Friday 28th November

Putney is ready to shine!

From 3pm – St Mary’s Church Square

Festive performances and choirs.

Mulled wine, mince pies and a Christmas market

Extra Black Friday shopping opportunities.

Join the countdown as the lights officially illuminate Putney for the season!

❄️ Wimbledon WinterFest – Saturday 29th November & all weekend

Saturday features live community performances, broadcast live on Riverside Radio, plus appearances from panto performers Lauren Hampton and Amelia Walker.

All weekend long:

Santa’s Grotto

Ice skating on the real-ice rink

Roaming Christmas characters

Face painting

Festive food & drink

Workshops and children’s activities

Endless selfie spots

Book ice skating in advance to secure your slot!

🎄 Balham Christmas Lights – Bedford Hill Place

Lights on at 5pm

Balham’s switch-on event features:

Performances from Trinity St Mary’s School and The White House School

The Mayor of Wandsworth switching on the lights

Support from Samuel Estate Agents raising money for Sarcoma UK

Free pizza from The Exhibit

Free face painting

New vets Creature Comforts joining the celebrations

🎶 Carols in the Square – Battersea Square

Tuesday 2 December – 6.30pm

Join the sing-along choirs, grab a Christmas hat, and get crafty with children’s workshops before the Christmas tree lights switch-on in the heart of SW11.

🎄 Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival – Saturday 6th December

Ram Quarter

Huge festive market

Unique gifts

Delicious food

A mobile city farm

Giant games including chess, shuffleboard and curling

Southside Shopping Centre – The Piazza

Riverside Radio will be broadcasting live with performances from local artists, schools and musicians. Inside the centre, enjoy:

Santa’s Festive Grotto

Spotting The Grinch & the life-size polar bear

Charity raffle supporting Wandsworth Foodbank

Around Wandsworth Town

Festive menus across Young’s pubs

Angelic Hell Tattoo indoor Christmas market (Sat 6pm–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm)

Wandsworth Town Library crafts for kids (10am–12pm)

Festive Embroidery Café for adults (1pm–3pm)

All-day drop-in quiz

Lights Switch-On

Make sure you're at the Riverside Radio stage on Southside’s Piazza by 5pm for the big moment.

Delivered by Wandsworth Town BID, Southside Wandsworth and Ram Quarter, the festival raises money for Wandsworth Foodbank with donation points throughout the area.

Join Riverside Radio Across South West London This Christmas

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Keep listening to Riverside Radio for live coverage, festive music and everything you need to know about Christmas across the boroughs.

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