People and communities
New event to bring festive fun to Walsall town centre
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This year, there will be festive markets and Christmas lights switch-on event in Walsall town centre, organised by Walsall Council, sponsored by AR Demolitions in partnership with Walsall MakerFest Fringe.
Taking place at three locations across the town centre including, The Crossing at St Paul’s, The Bridge and The New Art Gallery Walsall, it promises to be an afternoon and evening full of festive fun and entertainment.
The event will take place on Saturday 29 November 2025 with festivities starting at 11am and will include a Christmas Makers’ Market, live performances of music and dance, and creative festive workshops.
Illuminate – a projection mapping display on to The Crossing at St Paul’s, will take place at 4:45pm ahead of the 5.30pm festive lights switch-on at The Bridge by the Sister Dora statue.
“ It’s all about bringing people together into the heart of Walsall to celebrate community, creativity and tradition. Our second MakerFest event earlier this month was a huge success, attracting over 45,000 visitors to the town centre, and we want to continue that creative spirit into the festive season. I hope residents will come along and enjoy the entertainment on offer and show their support for our local businesses.
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The full line-up of entertainment and activities will be announced in the coming weeks. The list of events and activities confirmed so far includes:
- The Christmas light switch-on at 5.30pm at The Bridge by the Sister Dora statue.
- Illuminate – A projection mapping display onto The Crossing at St Paul’s, from 4.45pm - 5.30pm, creating a magical prelude to the lights switch-on.
- A Festive Makers’ Market in the square at The Crossing at St Paul’s from 3pm to 8pm. This is a Walsall MakerFest Fringe event, featuring 20 makers, artists and creatives from Walsall and the surrounding area.
- Artist workshops in The Crossing, including creative sessions making upcycled festive decorations.
- A Christmas Market at The New Art Gallery Walsall from 11am to 3pm. Pop along to discover unique and original crafts from local makers and craftspeople. Pick up a Christmas gift or treat yourself to something special.
- Make your own leather Christmas decorations at Walsall Leather Museum from 11am-3pm, £1.50, drop-in.
This 2025 Festive market and Christmas lights switch-on event is delivered by Walsall Council in partnership with Walsall MakerFest Fringe, Urban Hax and The New Art Gallery Walsall.
Walsall MakerFest Fringe is delivered by Walsall Council in partnership with local non-profit Urban Hax CIC, The New Art Gallery Walsall and Walsall Cultural Compact. It has been supported by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)’s Cultural Development Fund: Round Three through Arts Council England.
