With big, bright bulbs and a warm, inviting glow, festoon lights are a sure-fire way to make Christmas displays sparkle all year round.

Why choose festoon lights?

Make a bigger impact with larger bulbs

Festoon lights are made to be noticed. Their larger bulbs create a bold, atmospheric look that works particularly well when you want your lighting to become part of the display rather than simply blend into the background.

Use them to frame an entrance, illuminate a garden, highlight an outdoor space or add extra impact to a Christmas event.

Perfect for homes, businesses and events

Festoon lights work beautifully across all kinds of spaces. Create a welcoming glow around your home, add atmosphere to a garden or terrace, or give a business, venue or event space a more impressive finish.

They're particularly effective for Christmas markets, hospitality spaces, retail displays, outdoor events and festive installations where you want people to notice the lighting.

Christmas lighting that works beyond December

Festoon lights aren't just for Christmas. Their timeless design makes them a great choice for outdoor lighting throughout the year, from summer evenings in the garden to outdoor dining, events and entertainment spaces.

With a long-lasting design and low-maintenance appeal, they can keep your space looking inviting long after the Christmas decorations have been packed away.

Create your festive display with festoon lights

Festoon lighting can be used on its own or combined with other Christmas lights to build a more complete display. Hang them along rooflines, entrances, fences, pergolas, trees or across outdoor spaces to create a warm, atmospheric backdrop.

For larger displays, look for connectable Christmas lights that allow you to link multiple sets together and extend your lighting scheme.

You can also explore our outdoor Christmas lights for more ways to light up your outdoor space.

Festoon lights for commercial spaces

Festoon lights are a popular choice for businesses and venues that want their Christmas displays to stand out after dark. The larger bulbs provide plenty of visual impact, helping entrances, terraces, pathways and event spaces feel more welcoming and atmospheric.

For commercial installations, our Crownvine festoon lights are designed with larger displays in mind, with connectable options available in different lengths.

Frequently asked questions

What are festoon lights?

Festoon lights are strings of lights featuring larger bulbs spaced along a cable. Their distinctive design creates a bold, warm glow that's particularly effective for outdoor spaces, events and statement Christmas displays.

Can festoon lights be used outdoors?

Yes, our festoon lights are designed for outdoor lighting applications. Always check the individual product's IP rating and suitability before installation.

Are festoon lights suitable for Christmas?

Absolutely. Their larger bulbs make them ideal for creating a statement Christmas display around gardens, businesses, event spaces, entrances and outdoor areas.

Can I use festoon lights all year round?

Yes. Festoon lighting has a timeless look that works beyond Christmas, making it useful for gardens, hospitality spaces, events and outdoor entertaining throughout the year.

Can festoon lights be connected together?

Many of our festoon lights are connectable, making them suitable for creating longer lighting runs and larger displays. Check the individual product specifications for connection details.

Shop festoon lights

Explore our range of festoon lights to create a warm, atmospheric display at home, in your garden, around your business or across a larger event space. For more ways to make your display sparkle, browse our Christmas lights, outdoor Christmas lights and connectable Christmas lights.