Full line-up and times announced for Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 13:30

The Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On returns on November 24

The full line-up and stage times have been announced for this year's Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On.

The annual event takes place in Market Square in Lancaster city centre this Sunday (November 24).

It will once again be organised by Lancaster BID (Business Improvement District) and hosted by Beyond Radio, with an appearance from Father Christmas.

The lights are due to be switched on at around 5.15pm.

The day's festivities, as it traditional, will begin with the Santa Dash through the city streets in aid of Cancer Care, beginning at 1.30pm.

Samba drumming band Samba Espirito will perform and the Northern Heights stilt walkers will also appear.

This will be followed by a stage show with more than three hours of live entertainment, including top tribute acts Rule the World (Take That) and The Ultimate Dua Lipa.

Local musicians Tom Woods and The Howling Clowns will also perform, as will stars of The Dukes and Lancaster Grand Christmas shows, the Laura Sandham School of Dance, The Performance Studios, C and C Entertainments, the Priory Choir and Razzamataz Theatre School.

FULL STAGE SHOW LINE-UP (times are approximate and subject to change)

2:00 The Performance Studios

2:15 Grand Theatre

2:30 Razzamataz

2:45 Tom Woods

3:10 Laura Sandham

3:25 The Dukes

3:45 The Howling Clowns

4:20 The Ultimate Dua Lipa

4:50 Rule The World

5:15 Lights Switch On

5.20 Priory Choir

5:30 C and C Entertainments

The Stage Show will be hosted for the fourth year running by Beyond Radio's Greg Lambert, with help from Beyond Bear and the Beyond Radio team.

Beyond Radio will also host a SIX HOUR live radio broadcast from Market Square, starting at noon. This will be hosted by Phill Hayward (12-3) and Gibson Freedman (3-6).

Here are more photos from the 2023 Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On.