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