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The Christmas season officially begins with Plymouth’s spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On. This year’s event takes place on Thursday 12 November 2026 on the Piazza in Plymouth City Centre.
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Stage Programme
Head to the main stage on The Piazza, where there is a packed programme of live entertainment to enjoy from 4pm.
Get ready for 6.25pm, when the lights will be switched on by special guests. The magical switch-on moment will be followed by a performance from Land of the Giants from 6.40pm.
Check out the full entertainment schedule:
4pm to 4.15pm - TBC
4.20pm to 4.35pm - Boringdon Primary School
4.45pm to 5pm - Razzamataz
5.10pm to 5.25pm - Stage Stars
5.35pm to 5.50pm - Plym Kids
6pm to 6.20pm - Plymouth Performing Arts Academy
6.25pm to 6.35pm - Christmas Lights Switch On
6.40pm to 7.45pm - Land of the Giants
Access Information
If you have any questions relating to access please contact the dedicated access email address: Eventaccess@plymouth.gov.uk
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The busiest times for the city centre lights switch on will be between 5.45pm and 6.45pm, the Christmas lights will be switched on between 6.25pm and 6.35pm.
As it will be very busy around the main stage if you are looking for an area away from the main event we recommend heading to the Civic Square (opposite the Civic Centre) where you will find quieter areas with benches.
This will be available on the Piazza by House of Fraser.
The event area is paved and flat, some routes to the event will be sloped.
There will be many stewards across the event around the Piazza, who will always be very happy to help. They will be wearing white high viz tabards so please ask them if you have any questions.
The closest Public toilets are at the sundial on Armada Way:
There are 3 Disabled toilets (2 include baby changing facilities) you will need a RADAR key for access.
There are also a number of Male and Female public toilets located here (please note you will need to go down a number of steps) there is a charge of 20p for access.
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