Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on

The Barbican & Sutton Harbour
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2LS

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Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on

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Season (15 Nov 2025)
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Make Christmas an adventure in Plymouth Britain’s Ocean City on Saturday 15 November with the Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on, providing an afternoon of festive family fun with activities and entertainment from 12pm to 6pm.

Join us at the Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on for an impressive line-up of family friendly activities including Santa’s Grotto, Gables Dog Show, street performers including the Grinch, storytelling, stalls, stage performances, Christmas trail, and a snow globe. 

Don’t miss the lights switch-on at approximately 5.15pm in Southside Street with special guests including the Lord Mayor, Santa, the Grinch, and Plymouth’s Community Hero 2025. The winner of the Battle of the Band, 3 Days of Wonder will also be performing on stage.

Searching for a special and unusual gift? Looking for festive fun? Experience the Barbican and Sutton Harbour, Hoe and Royal William Yard, with unique independent shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and attractions.

The Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on is funded by the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and sponsored by Dartmoor Zoo.

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