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Christmas is nearly here, and what better way to start the festive season than with our annual Christmas Carols and Torchlight Procession?
On Friday 27 November, The Square will come alive from 7 pm to 8.30 pm with Christmas music, singing, entertainment and festive fun for all the family.
The evening will begin with children making their way from Priory Church to The Square in our wonderful Torchlight Procession. It is always a magical sight as the children carry their lights through Priory Gardens.
As the procession arrives at The Square, local schools will gather on the steps of the Methodist Church to fill the town centre with Christmas carols. Accompanied by the Dunstable Salvation Army Band.
We hope you will join in and sing along too! There is nothing quite like singing together and getting into the festive spirit.
There will also be a special visit from Father Christmas, along with the cast of the Grove Theatre Dunstable pantomime, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, adding even more excitement to the evening.
New for 2026, a large screen will be in The Square, giving everyone a clearer view of the performances and the fantastic light show.
If all that singing makes you hungry, our food traders will be ready to serve from 5.30 pm and will stay in Middle Row until 9 pm. Choose from chimney cakes, pancakes, doughnuts, BBQ food, Greek food, samosas, bhajis, cakes, Turkey baps and roast potatoes.
Priory House Gift Shop will also be staying open late, offering hot food, drinks and Christmas gifts.
One of the highlights will be the switching on of Dunstable’s magnificent 30-foot Norway Spruce Christmas tree. As the lights sparkle across The Square, the evening will finish with a spectacular Christmas light show.
So, wrap up warm, bring your family and friends, grab some food, join in with the singing and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
A huge thank you to Penrose Estate Agents for kindly sponsoring the event and Christmas tree.
Come along and help us make Christmas 2026 in Dunstable one to remember
