Nailsworth Goodwill Evening
Friday 27 November 2026
Nailsworth Goodwill Evening marks the start of the festive season in the heart of Nailsworth. Organised by the town’s traders for the local community and businesses, this much-loved annual event invites everyone to come together on Friday 27 November 2026 for an evening filled with festive cheer.
Nailsworth Goodwill Evening returns on 27 November 2027, filling the town with twinkling lights, Christmas music and festive family fun.
From Christmas market shopping and a visit to Santa’s Grotto to funfair rides and interactive circus entertainment with The Magnificent Mr Kai, there’s plenty to keep families smiling. Children can meet the donkeys, enjoy festive activities and get creative with quiet-area crafts.
The Christmas lights switch-on at the Clock Tower takes place at 5.30pm, while local choirs and musicians provide a joyful soundtrack throughout the evening. Market stalls and shops open late offer the chance to find thoughtful Christmas gifts, with food trailers in Mortimer Gardens adding to the festive atmosphere.
Event highlights
- Market Street Market – 3pm–8pm on Market Street.
- Funfair – 4pm–9pm at the Bus Station.
- Santa’s Grotto – 4.30pm–8.30pm at the Mortimer Room.
- Acorn School Choir – 4.30pm–5pm in Cossack Square.
- Interactive Circus Fun with The Magnificent Mr Kai – 4.30pm–8.30pm outside the Mortimer Room.
- Stalls and activities – 5pm–8pm at the Clock Tower.
- Donkeys – 5pm–7pm in Cossack Square.
- Food trailers and Fresh Standard – 5pm–9pm in Mortimer Gardens.
- Quiet-area crafts – 5pm–8pm outside This House, Market Street.
- Christmas Lights Switch-On – 5.30pm at the Clock Tower.
- Nailsworth School Choir – 5.30pm in Cossack Square.
- The Common Voices – 6pm–6.30pm in Cossack Square.
- Nailsworth Community Choir – 6.30pm–7.15pm in Cossack Square.
- Nailsworth Silver Band – 7pm–8.30pm in Market Gardens.
- Stuart Singers – 7.30pm–8.15pm in Cossack Square.
Timings are approximate and may be subject to change.
With music, Christmas treats and community spirit around every corner, Nailsworth Goodwill Evening promises a magical start to the festive season in the Cotswolds.
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