Event

Christmas Lights Switch-On

Market Place

Sat 17 Nov, from 3:15pm

Join in with the festivities

Don't miss the Christmas Lights Switch-On sponsored by Smooth! Join a festive parade with your family and then enjoy a variety of entertainment on the Market Place stage, leading up to the big switch-on event around 6pm.

We are delighted to announce that Lawson frontman Andy Brown will be headlining this year's event, which will also feature additional performances, with local acts showcasing their talents for an afternoon that will be sure to put everyone in the festive spirit.

The traditional Christmas celebration will be held on the Market Place from 3.30pm and also includes a festive parade from The Spot to the Market Place.

See updates in the Facebook event

The event will be British Sign Language Interpreted by Sarah Gatford.

Stage Schedule
15:15	Smooth presenters Gareth Evans and Emma Cauldwell open stage show on the Market Place
15:20	Star Generation Music Academy
15:45	The Lapels
16:15	Andy Quinn
16:35	Speeches
16:50	Parade arrives in The Market Place
17:00	Saxophonix
17:15	Dame Trott and Jill from Jack and the Beanstalk. Song from Jill
17.25	Darley Abbey Choir
17.35	Andy Brown
18:00	Lights switch on
This is a live show and all times are estimates

Parade Schedule
15:45	Dance show at The Spot – Nadia Jane Performing Arts
16:00	Parade assembles
16:05	Dance show at The Spot – Upbeat Community Dance UC Dance
16:25	Singing at St Peters Cross - St Benedict’s School
16:30	Parade departs
16:40	Parade rendezvous with singing groups at St Peters Cross
16:50	Parade arrives at The Market Place
All times are estimates