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NEWBURY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 2024

Jingle All The Way to the Newbury Christmas Lights Switch On
Saturday 16 November 2024

Get ready to kick off your holiday season at the Newbury Christmas Lights Switch On!

Join us for an entire day of festive fun, and don’t forget it’s much more than just a quick ceremony, it’s a full day of live music, entertainment, and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Stay tuned as we’ll be adding exciting updates and new surprises in the coming weeks too!

What’s On?

The Newbury Christmas Lights Switch On is a full-day event for all the family!
 

Kicking off at 10am, our friends at Renartgades bring a special all-day Artisan Christmas Market to Northbrook Street, with over 60 stalls featuring local creators and sellers offering unique, handmade gifts and treats.

Local musicians will be performing throughout the town centre in three different performance areas, with the line ups very kindly organised by the team at Good Vibes Music Academy.

And while you shop, don’t forget to take a Christmas photo with Newbury’s very own Paddington statue!

Other highlights include a Festive Funfair on Bartholomew Street, Santa’s Grotto in Kennet Shopping Centre, a Nativity Petting Zoo with donkeys and a manger in Inches Yard, and an Indoor Craft Fair at Newbury Corn Exchange.

And don’t forget, many of Newbury’s fantastic businesses will be embracing the spirit of the day with special offers and more, all while Mr. Grinch causes mischief around town!

Event Schedule


Christmas Artisan Market

Northbrook Street
10am – 6pm

Santa’s Grotto
Kennet Shopping Centre
10am – 4pm

Festive Fun Fair
Bartholomew Street
10am – late!

Mr Grinch
Can you find him?
10am – 6pm

Christmas Craft Fair
Corn Exchange Newbury
10am – 5pm

Nativity Petting Zoo
Inches Yard
12pm – 4pm

Christmas Lights Switch On
Market Place
6pm

Stages and Musical Lineup

Full lineup and timing to be announced very soon!

Main Stage

Directions
Church Choir
12pm – 12:30pm
 
TBC
1pm – 1:30pm
 
AVA
2pm – 2:30pm
 
Soul Reason
3pm – 3:30pm
 
Project Band
4pm – 4:30pm
 
D’Eclectics! (BandJam)
5pm – 6pm
 
Christmas Lights Switch On
6pm

Waterside Stage

Directions
TBC
11am – 11:15am
 
TBC
11:30am – 11:45am
 
TBC
12pm – 12:15pm
 
Razzamataz
1pm – 1:30pm
 
TBC
1:45pm – 2pm
 
St Nics School Choir
2:15pm – 2:45pm
 
TBC
3pm – 3:30pm
 
John Rankin School Choir
3:45pm – 4:15pm

Inches Yard Stage

Directions
TBC
11:30am – 12pm
 
Sing Louder
12:30pm – 1pm
 
Incantata
1:30pm – 2pm
 
Razzamatazz
2:30pm – 3pm
 
Caskette
3:30pm – 4pm

Event Map

Our full map will be available to view online and download towards the beginning of November.

Plan your visit!

Join the celebration! 

Newbury BID is excited to invite everyone to join in the celebrations and Jingle All The Way to the Newbury Christmas Light Switch On, 16 November 2024.

For more information on all of the day’s activities, keep your eyes on the @VisitNewbury social media channels!

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