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What's on at Barbican Lights Switch-on
Enjoy a packed afternoon of festive fun for all the family at the Barbican Christmas Lights Switch-on on Saturday 15 November.
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Lights Switch On
Santa, the Lord Mayor and special guests will be switching on the Christmas lights with this year’s chosen Community Hero. Be ready from 5pm at the stage, for speeches and the build up to the countdown at around 5.15pm.
Watch out for Santa’s arrival by the RNLI boat from 4.30pm.
Main Stage Performances
Enjoy the festive spirit as talented local choirs and dance groups light up the main stage with performances all afternoon.
The Stage Programme includes:
Italia Conti - 12pm
Hands in Harmony Singing Choir - 12.15pm
Access to Music College Students - 12.30pm
Sounds Musical Theatre Company - 1.30pm
Performing Arts Plymouth - 2pm
Razzamataz - 2.30pm
SA Singing - 3pm
Plymouth Cheerleaders - 4pm
Plymouth Performing Arts Academy - 4.30pm
Speeches - 5pm
The Christmas Lights Switch On - 5.15pm
3 Days of Wonder - 5.20pm
Festive music by the Prawn
Discover an afternoon of Christmas music by the prawn monument on West Pier next to the Mayflower Steps. Check out the full music programme:
University of Plymouth Student Choir: 12pm - 12.30pm
Italia Conti: 1pm - 1.30pm
Hands in Harmony Singing Choir: 1.30pm - 2pm
Sounds Musical Theatre: 3pm - 3.30pm
The Salvation Army: 4pm
Christmas activities
Santa’s Grotto (Sold Out)
Children are in for a festive treat as they can pay a visit to Santa in his Grotto from 12pm to 4pm.
Please note, that pre-booking is essential. As a parent/carer, you do not need to book a ticket for yourself but only for each child (maximum of three tickets per booking).
Santa and his elves will try their best to stick to your allocated slot but please be mindful Santa may run over! The Grotto will be situated outside St Luke's Hospice Charity shop on Southside Street.
Street Performances
Look out for a performances from the Jolly Morris Dancers from 2-3pm. They'll be soon followed by the light up puppets on the parade from the Far Flung Dance Company at 4.30pm.
The Grinch
Look out for The Grinch who will be around the streets of The Barbican for the Christmas Lights Switch On! He will be playing his usual tricks in attempt to sabotage the lights switch on - so don't let him get away with anything!
Snow Globe
Kids can jump in the enclosed snow globe for some bouncy fun from midday to 5pm. Entry to the snow globe is £2 for 6 minutes
Festive Face Painting
Get in the festive spirit with a Christmas-themed face painting on The Parade. Face paints start from £5.
Gables Dog Show
Head to Commercial Wharf for the fantastic Gables Dog Show, which will be taking place from 2pm to 3.30pm. Show off your festive pooches for just £2 per dog, with all proceeds going to Gables. Registration is on the day.
Christmas storytelling
Children can enjoy the Christmas Fairy's storytelling with hot chocolate at The Maritime Inn at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
More information
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