The next Candles on the Cobb event is on Sunday 24th August 2025 at 8pm. The spectacular and profoundly moving event sees thousands of candles light up the iconic Cobb harbour in memory of loved ones.

Founded by friends Phil Street and Mike Higgs, the Cobb was first covered with thousands of tea lights in 2000. Following their decision to stand down in 2015, running of the event was taken on by The Rotary Club of Lyme Regis.

Candles on the Cobb shines a light on those we have lost and its immense popularity draws huge crowds to the town with onlookers lining the seafront and viewing from Langmoor and Lister Gardens above.

Members of the public are invited to sponsor candles in memory of loved ones with over £162,000 raised for local groups and national charities since the event’s inception.

For the 2025 event, proceeds will be split equally between local good causes (50%), Prostate Cancer UK (25%) and Macmillan Cancer Support (25%).

For more details of the event visit candleonthecobb.com