Mansfield events are back in 2022!
There is a lot to look forward to in Mansfield this year with the return of a full events programme – including the much-loved Christmas Lights Switch On.Mansfield District Council, in conjunction with its partners, has a whole host of free events and activities planned for 2022 – all aimed at helping to put Mansfield district on the map as a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

The biggest event of the year will be the Christmas Lights Switch On, which is expected to attract thousands of people to Mansfield town centre on Sunday 27 November. Plans are underway for a stage show with live music, prizes and plenty of festive entertainment for all the family.

In addition to the main events, there will be a flower show, street entertainment and brass bands in the park – all aimed at making Mansfield a better and more enjoyable place to live and visit.

Executive Mayor of Mansfield Andy Abrahams said: “After everything we’ve missed out on over the past couple of years with family and friends, we are looking forward to being able to get together once again to have some fun.

“A lot of hard work by MDC and partners goes into planning a wide range of events suitable for all the family. This year we’re putting the local community, health and wellbeing and the environment at the heart of our events programme. With the exception of theatre events, they are all free and we hope to see as many of you there as possible.”

Jay Rowlinson, CEO of Mansfield BID, said: “The Mansfield BID is working closely with partners to attract more people into the town through the coming warmer months and leading up to the Christmas Market in November/December. There is a vast array of different events this year to suit all people and all age groups. These events will certainly increase footfall into the town and assist our hospitality, shops, and other businesses. After such a long period of Covid-19 affecting the town and its people in so many negative and difficult ways, the partnership of Mansfield District Council and Mansfield BID are doing their very best to bring the “feel good factor” back into our fabulous town. I really hope you enjoy the events we have planned and laid on for you this year.”

Key dates for your diary:

Saturday 8 October – Mansfield BID’s Men in Black featuring Titan the Giant Robot.
Wednesday 9 October to Friday 11 November – Cool Choirs at Mansfield Museum.
Throughout November and December – support local communities by donating gifts to the Secret Santa Appeal.
Sunday 13 November – Remembrance Day parade from Civic Centre.
Saturday 26 November to Wednesday 21 December – BID’s Christmas market on Westgate.
Sunday 27 November – Christmas Lights Switch On in Mansfield town centre.
Friday 2 December to Sunday 4 December – Mansfield Museum’s Christmas market.

To find out what’s on at the Palace Theatre or book tickets, www.Mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call 01623 633133.

Promote your own event by submitting details to our free online calendar on our events page.

Find out how to organise your own event on our new and improved event planning webpage.

To book your own event with us, please fill in our online booking form.