Christmas Lights Insurance

Specialist cover for a Christmas light switch-ons.

  • Insurance for one-off & single day events
  • Public Liability for light switch-ons
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What does Christmas light insurance cover?

This policy can offer cover you for a Christmas event including a light switch-on. You can choose our popular one-off event cover or opt for annual multi-event cover, if you hold other events throughout the year.

You’ll get essential public liability insurance included and have the option to add cancellation cover, employers’ liability cover to suit the requirements of your event. Select Get a Quote for a Light Switch-On.

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Public Liability

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Event Cancellation

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Employers’ Liability 

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Event Money

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Event Equipment

Why do you need Christmas light insurance?

Our Christmas lights event insurance is designed to protect those organising a city, town or village Christmas Light switch-on event.

We aim to support event organisers with their event responsibilities offering comprehensive cover and avoiding financial setbacks that may affect the success of your event. Take a look at these scenarios to help explain why you need Christmas Light Insurance:

 

Protection against claims should a member of the public get injured.

For Christmas light switch-on events there are risks that participants and members of the public could get injured or have property damaged from the event.

Having public liability insurance in place is crucial protection from unexpected incidents. Your local authority will also likely need proof of public liability cover as a minimum, to give permission for your Christmas light event.

You are forced to cancel, abandon or postpone your event.

Organising an event carries the possibility of having it cancelled due to circumstances beyond your control.

Cancellation insurance could protect you against financial losses associated with non-refundable deposits, venue fees, and other expenses that may arise when events cannot proceed as planned.

An employee, temporary worker or volunteer suffers a workplace accident.

Event employees you hire may be at risk of accidents or injuries during their work. If employees or volunteers are involved in your event, employers’ liability is a legal obligation with fines of £2500 per day for failing to comply.

Your event equipment gets accidentally damaged.

During a Christmas light event, equipment is likely exposed to a number of risks to damages that could be expensive to repair.

Event equipment cover can provide protection, allowing you to replace or repair items you’ve hired, leased, loaned, or own yourself.

Our experts explain why...

“Securing Christmas Light Insurance is crucial in safeguarding your investment and mitigating unforeseen risks. Whether organising a Christmas event, concert, or corporate function, unexpected incidents can jeopardise your financial situation. Event insurance provides a safety net, covering liabilities, cancellations, or property damage, offering peace of mind and allowing you to focus on creating memorable experiences rather than worrying about potential setbacks. It’s a wise investment that ensures your special occasion remains a joyous and stress-free affair.”

Chris Trotman, Protectivity Underwriting Manager

Making claims clear and simple

We work with our claims handling partners to make the process of making a claim as easy as possible.

Claims data as of 01.12.2025

£5.6million

paid in claims

£188081

largest claim paid

How much does Christmas light insurance cost?

Investing in Christmas light insurance is a small price to pay to take the weight off the risks and responsibilities holding the event.

Various factors will influence the exact amount you pay for Christmas light cover. For example, if you have employees or volunteers you will need to add employers’ liability insurance, which will increase the amount of the premium.

At Protectivity, policies start at just £46.46*, for event organisers of a one-day Christmas light switch-on event.

For organisers looking for a Christmas light display cover, prices start from £253.67, which includes installation and the duration of the display. The price is the same for 1 day cover as it is for 10 weeks.

Prices from

£46.46*

Explainer Quote

Policy cost

£46.46*

Policy type

One-Off event insurance

Event type

Christmas light switch-on

Event duration

1 day

Number of attendees

Up to 50

Public Liability

£1,000,000

Money cover

£2,500

Event equipment

£2,500

This example is based on a real quote from our website on 02/03/2026. If your circumstances and cover needs differ, your quote may be more or less expensive than the above example. The quote you receive will reflect the information you share about your event. The quoted price may vary from those displayed here.

Have a question?

For further information on your policy, renewals, making a claim and contacting us, you’ll find an extensive list of FAQs on our Help & Support page.

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Why choose Protectivity for your christmas lights insurance policy?

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This page content has been created for general information and should not be taken as advice.

*Prices quoted refer to a quote raised from our website on 02/03/2026. Prices will differ depending on requirements. Make sure you have the correct level of cover for what you need. For the most accurate pricing, please get a quote and for full details on what is covered refer to our policy documentation with your quote.

** Based on Protectivity sales data from 2007 to present

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