The countdown to Christmas is on, and Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring you another fantastic programme of festive events, family entertainment and community celebrations throughout November and December!
From our Christmas Lights Switch-On to festive markets, live performances, Santa visits and our much-loved community panto, there’s plenty happening in Hamilton town centre this Christmas.
And best of all, our main community events are FREE to attend!
✨ Saturday 21st November – Hamilton Christmas Lights Switch-On
📍 Quarry Street, Hamilton
🕙 10am – 5.30pm
We’re kicking off Christmas in style with one of Hamilton’s biggest community celebrations!
Enjoy a fantastic outdoor Christmas market, live music, dance and entertainment from 11.30am, alongside plenty of festive family fun. Smiths Family Funfair will also be joining us on Townhead Street.
The day builds towards the big moment when our Hamilton Hero 2026 joins us to switch on the town’s Christmas lights!
🌟 Nominate your Hamilton Hero!
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for the Hamilton community? Help us recognise their contribution by nominating them for this year’s award.
👉 Nominate your Hamilton Hero here
🎅 Saturday 5th December – COVEY Christmas Gala
📍 Regent Centre, Hamilton
🕙 10am – 4pm
Join us for another wonderful day of festive celebrations in partnership with local charity COVEY!
Featuring Hamilton Market, live entertainment, community performances and plenty of Christmas cheer, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some festive family time while supporting our town centre.
🎅 Santa will be visiting from 12pm until 3.30pm!
🎭 Saturday 12th December – Wee Jock and the Beanstalk
📍 Low Parks Museum, Hamilton
🕝 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Oh yes it is! Our much-loved Hamilton Our Town Community Panto returns for its third year!
Join us for Wee Jock and the Beanstalk, a magical, laughter-filled family adventure in the beautiful surroundings of Low Parks Museum.
With a running time of just one hour, it’s perfect for younger children and families looking for an affordable festive treat.
🎟️ All tickets are under £7!
👉 Book your panto tickets here
🌈 Saturday 19th December – Lanarkshire Pride Winter Warmer
📍 Low Parks Museum, Hamilton
🕚 11am – 4pm
Join Lanarkshire Pride for its Winter Warmer, a welcoming and inclusive festive celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, friends, families and allies.
Featuring live music, performances and seasonal entertainment, this free, family-friendly event is all about bringing people together, making connections and spreading a little extra warmth and kindness at Christmas.
The Winter Warmer also aims to help tackle loneliness and isolation during the festive season, creating a friendly space where everyone can feel welcome.
🌈 Everyone is welcome – come along and celebrate!
🎶 Saturday 19th December – Our Town Our Christmas
📍 Regent Centre, Hamilton
We’re rounding off our festive programme with another fantastic celebration of music, performance and community spirit!
Produced by Drama Kirk, Our Town Our Christmas promises a wonderful day of seasonal entertainment, featuring music, Christmas performances and festive fun for the whole family.
A lovely way to celebrate together as Christmas approaches!
❤️ Shop Local, Celebrate Local This Christmas!
Our festive programme is about more than Christmas entertainment. It’s about bringing our community together, celebrating local talent and supporting the fantastic businesses that make Hamilton town centre special.
Hamilton Our Town is a small, not-for-profit Business Improvement District, and our events are made possible through the contributions of our town centre businesses, alongside the support of our partners, volunteers and community organisations.
Huge thank you to Juniors Play Cafe, COVEY, HIPY, The Regent Centre, Drama Kirk, Lanarkshire Pride CIC, David Johnstone Stall Hire, Halo Arts, SLLC, South Lanarkshire Council and the wonderful Hamilton Business Community for making these community events possible.
This Christmas, we’d love you to join us, enjoy the celebrations and shop, eat and support local whenever you can!
🎄 Discover more about Christmas in Hamilton, including festive events, activities and local businesses, on our dedicated Christmas website:
👉 Explore Christmas in Hamilton
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you! 🎅🎄✨
