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Christmas 2025
Melksham at Christmas
Christmas Lights Switch-On and Christmas Market
Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
Location: Market Place and Assembly Hall
Time: 2pm (lights switch-on 6pm)
Join us for a festive afternoon and evening in Melksham! Explore the Christmas Market with seasonal stalls, enjoy live music, visit Santa’s Grotto, hop on funfair rides, and celebrate the magical lights switch-on at 6pm, complete with fireworks. Fun for all the family!
Carols by the tree
Date: 11 or 12 December 2025 TBC
Location: Market Place
Time: 5pm – 6pm
We are delighted to invite you to be part of Carols by the Tree, a cherished seasonal event held in the heart of the town in Melksham’s Market Place. Set against the backdrop of the town’s beautifully illuminated Christmas tree, this festive gathering brings the community together for an evening of traditional carols, joyful songs, and festive spirit.
Guests will enjoy the warm, inviting atmosphere while sipping on mulled wine or hot chocolate and singing along to timeless Christmas favourites. It is an occasion that captures the essence of the season – connection, celebration, and goodwill.
You can join us in making this event truly unforgettable for families, friends, and residents across Melksham. Together, we can share the festive cheer and create lasting memories.
If you are part of a choir or school who would like to perform as part of Carols by the Tree or perhaps you are a local business who would like to support the event through sponsorship please contact the Events and Community Development Officer for further details.