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Get ready to celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Plymouth at the Plymouth city centre Christmas lights switch on on Thursday 14 November! Head to the city centre and marvel at the illuminations set to be switched on by the Lord Mayor, Santa Claus and special guests!
Ahead of the event, check out all you need to know about this year's excitement!
When is it and where?
The Plymouth Christmas Lights Switch On is set to take place on Thursday 14 November on The Piazza.
Entertainment begins at 3pm in the newly-re-opened Old Town Street Square when Manuka perform their Christmas Song Party.
The entertainment continues at the Piazza from 4pm until 8pm on The Piazza. Head there to watch the Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights be turned on at approximately 6:20pm.
Who is turning on the Christmas Lights?
The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Tina Tuohy, with Santa, plus special guest including: players from Plymouth Argyle Football Club Women’s Team and Briana Craig, who is Snow White in the Theatre Royal Plymouth pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Is there any other entertainment before the switch on?
Yes! Head to the Piazza from 4pm for a packed programme of entertainment including singers, street dance acts, performing arts groups and more before the main event! Check out the full entertainment programme for the Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights Switch On.
Is there a charge to attend?
No, this event is free of charge.
Is there an accessible viewing area?
Yes there will be an accessible viewing platform on the Piazza, by House of Fraser. There will also be a BSL interpreter on the stage from 4pm to 8pm.
Find out more accessibility information for the Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights Swtich On
How do I get to there?
Visit how to get to the Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights where you can find information on travel information
What’s happening in Drake Circus?
Drake Circus will have their Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm, on the same day (Thursday 14 November). Head to the shopping centre and watch as the mall glistens with festive glow. They are bringing snow flurries to Old Town Street from 4pm and then every day through to Christmas Eve; ‘Parcel Rascals’ and ‘Elf & Safety’ acts from 3.30pm on Thursday 14 November.
Check out the Drake Circus Christmas Lights event to discover more about what you can expect to see on the day.
When do the shops close?
Many of the shops are open until 9pm, as this is also the start of late-night shopping in the city centre, which will continue every Thursday through to 19 December.
This festive fun is brought to you by Plymouth City Centre Company and sponsored by Morgan Sindall Construction.
The Plymouth Christmas Lights Switch-on event has been part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Looking for more Christmas fun? Check out our Christmas in Plymouth webpage and sign-up to our newsletter to receive more content, plus news, offers and exciting events in Plymouth, straight in your inbox!
In partnership with GWR, Destination Plymouth’s lead travel partner
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