Charity Teddington Together, which organises the town's annual Christmas Lights Up event, has officially announced the date for this year's light switch on.

Teddington Lights Up 2026 will run from 4.30pm - 8pm on Thursday, 26 November with the Christmas light switch on at 6pm.

Speaking about the event, Teddington Together said: "Join us on Thursday, 26 November, 4:30pm–8pm for a magical evening of Christmas celebrations, community spirit and festive fun for all the family."

This year's event will include:

• Broad Street Lantern Parade – 4:30pm
• Christmas Lights Switch-On – 6pm
• Elf Hunt
• Santa's Grotto at The Builders Arms
• Indoor Christmas Market at Teddington Constitutional Club
• Late night shopping
• Special offers and festive activities in our local shops
• Food, drink & local traders
• Carriage rides with The Anglers
• Choirs & carol singing



Teddington Lights Up is returning on Thursday, 26 November (Credit: Teddington Togeter)

As with every year, this year's event has again been sponsored by a bunch of local businesses to help keep it running.

This year's sponsors are:

• Chase Buchanan
• Morr & Co Solicitors
• The Anglers
• Lyes Electrical
• Holmes & Daughters
• Landmark Art Centre
• Coversure Teddington
• The Builders Arms
• Kindred Nurseries
• Callaghan Interiors
• Better Gym Teddington
• LEYF Nurseries (which owns Bushy Tails Nursery in Teddington)
• Teddington Constitutional Club
• Ruba

Teddington Together added: "There's something for everyone so wrap up warm, bring yourfamily and friends and join us as we kick off the Christmas season inTeddington!

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"A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors for helping make this event possible. We're so grateful for your support and for everything you do for our community."

Thousands attended last year's Teddington Lights Up event.