# The Big Greene King Christmas Lights Switch-On

The Big Greene King Christmas Lights Switch-On at The Shakespeare, Thursday 12 November 2026.

- Price: Free
- Venue: The Shakespeare, Buckingham Palace Road 91 - 99, London
- Go to programme: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/shakespeare

The Big Greene King Christmas Lights Switch-On is a Christmas lights switch-on and festive celebration at a London pub. It is run by Greene King, whose pubs across the country switch on their Christmas lights, and hosted at The Shakespeare. The evening brings festive fun and Christmas cheer with the launch of a new Festive drink range. Once the lights go on, guests can raise a glass with a brand-new festive drinks menu of seasonal favourites and Christmas-inspired cocktails, and find a new favourite winter warmer.

## Dates

- Thursday 12 November — The Shakespeare

Written by a model, sources: [greeneking.co.uk](https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/shakespeare)

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