Christmas Lights Switch-Ons Planned Across UK Cities with Free Entertainment

Several towns across the UK have announced their Christmas lights switch-on events for 2025, featuring festive entertainment and community celebrations. Rhyl's event on November 22 includes live music, children's entertainment, and a lights switch-on by the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre pantomime cast and the mayor, alongside meet and greets with celebrities. Grantham's switch-on is scheduled for November 30, with a fun fair, craft market, live music, and a Christmas Film Trail involving local shops. Christchurch will hold its free switch-on event on November 22, featuring live music, BMX stunt displays, a festive market, and the mayor leading the ceremony. Maidstone's event on November 20 will include family-friendly shows, mascots, live music, and a countdown to the lights going on, hosted in partnership with local radio presenters. These events highlight the communal spirit and festive atmosphere planned across multiple communities to mark the start of the holiday season.