Ossett Light Switch-On

A free festive light switch-on event in Ossett with a Christmas market, live stage entertainment, funfair rides, street food and the official lights switch-on at 5:30pm.

Wakefield Council's Ossett Light Switch-On runs from midday to 7pm with a festive market of traders including Hickory's Smokehouse Horbury, Yorkshire Candles and Gifts and Hawkins Distillery, alongside community stalls from local groups such as the Scouts and RSPCA. Live entertainment on the main stage features Fanfare Music, Priory Players and Mrs Yorkshire, with funfair rides, a giant snowglobe and street food vendors for visitors. The official light switch-on takes place at 5:30pm.