Totnes Christmas Events

What's on When and Where
Community Christmas Lights Switch On

Tuesday 26 November
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Children's crafts and entertainment including stilt-walkers, carol singing and more.
  • Christmas light official switch on at 5:30 p.m.

Location: Totnes Civic Hall and Market Square

Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping

Tuesday 3, 10 and 17 December
3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Annual late night shopping event to get you into the festive spirit with free music and entertainment with 70+ market stalls and street food available to shop at.
  • Free bus shuttle to and from the train station, as well as free park and ride from Follaton House. You can find out more about sustainable travel to the Totnes Christmas Market here.

Location: Totnes Town Centre

Totnes Market

Thursday 12 December
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • This is a rescheduling of the market that was cancelled 7 December 2024 due to adverse weather conditions.

Location: Totnes Town Square

Free Parking

Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 December

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 December
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Free parking in Council-run car parks in Totnes in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Council-run car parks in Totnes

Carnival Lantern Procession

Tuesday 17 December
4.30 p.m.

  • Join the lantern procession as part of Totnes Town Council's final late night shopping evening.
  • The procession starts at Rotherfold Square, walking gently down Totnes High Street. Bring instruments and join anywhere along the route.

Location: Totnes Town Centre (starts at Rotherfold Square)

Big Christmas Market

Friday 20 to Monday 23 December
8.30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  • Big Christmas Market in Totnes happening the weekend before Christmas.

Location: Totnes Town Centre