Shepton Mallet Christmas market to bring traders and live music to lights switch-on

By Laura Linham 10th Nov 2026

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Market Place event will run from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, 29 November, with the town’s Christmas lights due to be switched on at 5pm.

Shepton Mallet's Christmas Lights Spectacular will bring the Sunday market back to Market Place, with local traders, food, live music and children's entertainment.

The market will run from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, 29 November. Its organisers say visitors can expect local producers, street food, vintage and antiques, designer-makers, homewares and fashion, alongside music and family entertainment.

The event coincides with the town's Christmas lights switch-on, scheduled for 5pm. Shepton Mallet Town Council has also announced children's workshops at the Library during the event.

The Sunday market is organised by Black Sheep Events CIC, a volunteer-run not-for-profit company based in Shepton Mallet.

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