What's On in Leighton Buzzard
Things to do in and around Leighton Buzzard: events, days out and family activities, with the prices checked against the venue.
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Leighton Buzzard Christmas Eve carols: lantern parade 6.15pm
The Rotary lantern parade sets off at 6.15pm on Thursday 24 December, before Carols in the High Street and Santa's send-off. What is confirmed and what is not.
Dates for the diary
- Sat 7 Nov Leighton Buzzard Charter Market
- Sat 7 Nov Stagsden Christmas Trees: shop opens, trees from 21 November
- Sat 7 Nov Rushmere parkrun
- Sat 7 Nov Fireworks and Farm Fun
- Sat 7 Nov Leighton Town v Hitchin Town
- Sat 7 Nov Barnstormers Comedy, November
- Sun 8 Nov Remembrance Sunday
- Wed 11 Nov Schools Remembrance Service
- Wed 11 Nov 55up Film Club: Sense and Sensibility
- Thu 12 Nov The Uprising (screening)
- Fri 13 Nov Town Mayor's Charity Concert
- Sat 14 Nov Leighton Town v Stratford Town
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Ice Rinks Near Leighton Buzzard: 8 Places to Skate This Christmas
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Christmas Shopping in Leighton Buzzard 2026: Local Shops
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Christmas
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree Near Leighton Buzzard 2026
We checked 6 places to buy a real Christmas tree near Leighton Buzzard, from Ringshall to Badger Hill at Maulden, for 2026 dates and prices. Updated November 2026.
Food & Drink
Christmas Dinner in Leighton Buzzard: 8 Pubs That Do the Washing Up
Eight Christmas Day menus around Leighton Buzzard, from £57.99 to £125 a head, with children's prices, deposits and payment dates. Checked November 2026.
Comedy
Ian Stone in Leighton Buzzard 11 December: tickets £21.25
Mock the Week comedian Ian Stone brings Looking for the Wow to the Library Theatre on Friday 11 December at 7.30pm. Tickets £21.25, concessions £18.25.
Halloween
Leighton Buzzard Halloween 2026: 9 events from 16 October
Free Halloween family morning on the market on 27 October, steam trains on 31 October and 1 November, and Freaky Fun Fest at Mead Open Farm for £19.95.
Events
Leighton Buzzard what's on: fireworks 7 Nov, lights 27 Nov
Mead Open Farm fireworks on 7 November, Remembrance Sunday on 8 November, the lights switch-on on 27 November and festival Saturdays to 19 December.
Christmas
Leighton Buzzard Railway Christmas: Santa trains from £10
Santa Specials run on 15 days from 28 November to Christmas Eve: £15 a child, £13 an adult, less on early bird days. Glow in the Dark trains 19 to 23 December.
Christmas
Santa in Leighton Buzzard 2026: steam train, farm or float
Meet Santa by steam train from 28 November (£15 a child), at Mead Open Farm from 5 December, at a theatre show on 19 December, or free on the Rotary float.
Remembrance
Leighton Buzzard Remembrance Sunday: 8 Nov, Church Square
Remembrance Sunday is 8 November: Act of Commemoration at 10.55am in Church Square, with the High Street and Lake Street shut 8am to 1pm. Linslade follows later.
Christmas
Leighton Buzzard lights switch-on 27 Nov: 7pm, line-up out
Lights on at 7pm on Friday 27 November, fireworks after. The 4pm to 8pm line-up, funfair and Santa sleigh are confirmed; the West Street car park shuts at 7pm.
Bonfire Night
Leighton Buzzard fireworks 2026: Mead Open Farm, Saturday 7 November
Mead Open Farm at Billington fires at 6.30pm on Saturday 7 November, last entry 5pm, £20.50, booked tickets only. Free High Street fireworks on 27 November.
Christmas
Leighton Buzzard Christmas market: 27 Nov, then 4 Saturdays
Festive market 4pm to 8pm on Friday 27 November, then four Saturdays of bands and crafts, 10am to 3pm, with free L Route buses. The Sunday market has gone.
Theatre
Leighton Buzzard panto 2027: Aladdin dates and prices
Aladdin runs for 11 performances at Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre from 15 to 30 January 2027. Tickets £20.75, £19.25 concessions, plus a £1.25 booking fee.