Henley Town Council has unveiled the final details of this year’s Christmas Festival and Late-Night Shopping Evening, taking place on Friday, 29th November 2024.

This year’s centrepiece will be the Christmas Lights Switch On at 7pm, performed by The Mayor of Henley, The Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition winner Clemmie O’Hanlon from Trinity School, and special guest, Dame Mary Berry.  

Dame Mary Berry says, “I’m delighted to be switching on Henley’s Christmas lights. We moved here 4 years ago and love the pretty riverside town of Henley. The Christmas Festival is a fantastic event that really gets everyone into the Christmas spirit.”  

Stage Entertainment

– 5:00pm: Henley Children’s Theatre  

– 5:15pm: Diva’s & Dudes  

– 5:30pm: Stageworks  

– 5:45pm: Stagecoach Henley  

– 6:00pm Blue Mic Choir  

– 6:30pm: Lantern Parade arrives  

– 6:40pm: Kenton Theatre Pantomime Cast  

– 7:00pm: Lights Turn On  

– 7:10pm: Carols with Woodley Concert Band  

– 7:30pm: Reading Operatic Society  

– 8:00pm: 8 Ray Music  

– 8:30pm: JBMAC  

The council promises over 80 stalls, food vendors, and fairground rides plus many of Henley’s shops will remain open until 9pm.

Santa’s Grotto at the King’s Arms Barn will be open from 4.30pm to 7:30pm, with a dedicated sensory session (4-4.30pm) for those who need a calmer environment. Plus roaming entertainment from the Enchanted Players Theatre Company.

Henley Town Council would like to thank this year’s generous festival sponsors: Wilkins, Peppard Building Supplies, Medlocks, Invesco, Zzoomm, Blanchards Law, The Argyll, Aviron Associates, Party Planners, Pratts Pods, Facy, Tigers n Tiaras, Ridgefield Consulting, Mercers, Amber Galleries, Magoos, Henley Menswear, Rupert House School, Tim Peers Estate Agents, The Catherine Wheel, Anthony Paul Jewellery and Keep in Touch (Part of Fidelity)

The festival will run from 5pm to 9pm, with road closures from 3pm, reopening by 11pm.  

Image: Henley Town Council