Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On: When and where all the events are taking place
Sunday, November 23 sees the Christmas Lights Switch On taking place in Lancaster to formally launch the festive season in the city centre.
The Switch On Stage Show in Market Square will feature a packed line up of local bands.
Headliners Swift and Styles scheduled to perform Taylor Swift and Harry Styles songs at 4.45pm promise a great start to the festive season with supporting acts The Deadbeats, Razzamataz, The
Beets, C & C Entertainments as well as Lancaster Grand, Laura Sandham School of Dance, Ludus Dance and The Performance Studios taking to the stage from 2pm onwards.
CancerCare's Santa Dash also returns to the city centre at 1.30pm with Samba Espirito drumming band and Northern Heights stilt walkers.
The weekend also marks the launch of Lancaster On Ice with Dalton Square transformed into a magical winter wonderland.
Love Lancaster BID said on their Facebook page: “Watch the town sparkle as we light up the streets and officially welcome Christmas 2025!
“We’ve got a fantastic line-up this year, starting with performances from our amazing local performance groups and community acts — the perfect way to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!
“Then, get ready for some incredible tribute performances from Swift and Styles and fantastic local bands that will have you singing and dancing along before the big moment.
“The Christmas Lights Switch-On will also be joined by the Cancercare SantaDash, stilt walkers, and a visit from the big man himself.
"There’ll be festive fun, great entertainment, and plenty of cheer for the whole family — don’t miss it!”
Visit Love Lancaster BID on Facebook for more information.