# The Big Greene King Christmas Lights Switch-On

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

- Price: Free
- Venue: The New Explorer, Great Castle Street 23, W1G 0JA London
- Go to programme: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/Greater-London/new-explorer

The Big Greene King Christmas Lights Switch-On is a Christmas lights switch-on party at The New Explorer. It is run by Greene King, whose pubs across the country switch on their Christmas lights at the same time for one big festive celebration. The evening brings a live DJ, a brand-new festive drinks menu with seasonal favourites and Christmas-inspired cocktails, and a festive atmosphere to celebrate the start of the season with friends.

## Dates

- Thursday 12 November — The New Explorer

Written by a model, sources: [greeneking.co.uk](https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/Greater-London/new-explorer)

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