Nadelik Lyskerrys brings lanterns and fireworks back to Liskeard

There are still two chances to make a lantern before the streets of Liskeard fill with light at the end of the month.

Nadelik Lyskerrys, the town’s Cornish Christmas celebration, returns on Saturday 28 November with a full day of festive entertainment, a community lantern parade, live music, the Christmas tree lights switch-on and fireworks to finish.

The event is organised by Liskeard Town Council in partnership with local community groups, businesses and volunteers, and it is free to attend.

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys lantern parade. Credit: Jon Harris

A daytime trail, then the lanterns come out

Things get going during the day with a free, family-friendly Cornish Christmas Trail, plus festive activities and entertainment around the town centre.

As evening draws in, crowds gather for the lantern parade, which organisers describe as the heart of Nadelik Lyskerrys. It is organised by volunteers from Liskerrett Community Centre, and the lanterns carried through the streets are made at free community workshops led by local artists.

Schools, community groups, families and residents of all ages take part, and the parade has become one of the town’s best-loved festive traditions.

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys lanterns. Credit: Keir Beeson

Music, tree lights and fireworks

After the parade, local artists, choirs and community groups take to the stage for live music and performances. Then comes the switch-on of Liskeard’s Christmas tree lights.

The night closes with a fireworks display organised by the Liskeard Traders Association.

📷Cattle Market canopy at Nadelik Lyskerrys. Credit: Keir Beeson

Food and drink under the Cattle Market canopy

The Cattle Market canopy will host food and drink vendors serving seasonal refreshments. There will be live music there too, as the lantern parade musters before setting off through the town.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and make a day of it, with time to look around Liskeard’s independent shops and cafés between activities.

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys lanterns. Credit: Keir Beeson

“One of the highlights of the year”

Liskeard’s Mayor, Cllr David Braithwaite, said: “Nadelik Lyskerrys is one of the highlights of the year for our community. It brings together residents, schools, businesses, performers and volunteers to celebrate the festive season and everything that makes Liskeard special.

“We are looking forward to welcoming people of all ages to enjoy a wonderful day of entertainment, community spirit and Christmas magic.”

The event stays free thanks to the volunteers, performers, sponsors and partner organisations who support it each year.

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys lanterns. Credit: Keir Beeson

Make a lantern in time for the parade

Anyone who wants to carry their own lantern can still join in. Two more free lantern-making workshops are being held at Liskerrett Community Centre this month:

• Saturday 14 November, 10am to 3pm
• Sunday 22 November, 10am to 3pm

Everyone is welcome and no experience is needed.

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys lanterns. Credit: Keir Beeson

Event details

• Event: Nadelik Lyskerrys, Liskeard’s Cornish Christmas 2026
• Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
• Location: Liskeard town centre
• Admission: Free

The full Nadelik Lyskerrys programme is on the Visit Liskeard website, and updates will be shared on the Visit Liskeard and Nadelik Lyskerrys social media pages.

Liskeard Town Council has also thanked Wildanet, which is sponsoring this year’s town Christmas tree.

📷Liskeard Museum staff and volunteers

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys lanterns. Credit: Keir Beeson

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys lanterns. Credit: Keir Beeson

📷Cattle Market canopy at Nadelik Lyskerrys. Credit: Keir Beeson

📷Nadelik Lyskerrys fireworks over Liskeard. Credit: Jon Harris