Yorkshire is set to sparkle this festive season with a variety of Christmas light switch-on events across its towns and cities. Here’s a comprehensive list to help you plan your holiday outings:
Darlington Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024
- Date: November 17th, 2024
- Details: Celebrate the festive season with the annual Christmas lights switch-on in Darlington, featuring live performances and family entertainment.
Scarborough Lights
- Dates: November 15 – December 22, 2024
- Details: Scarborough will sparkle with various free light displays throughout the town during this period.
Hull Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Date: November 21, 2024
- Details: Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on in Queen Victoria Square, featuring special guests and performers.
Barnsley Bright Nights
- Dates: November 22 – 23, 2024
- Details: Barnsley town centre will host two nights of free illuminating events and activities, including a light art trail and festival parade.
Light Up Festival at National Coal Mining Museum
- Dates: November 22 – 24, 2024
- Details: The museum comes to life with a stunning light show, including a showstopping centrepiece inspired by coal mining’s canaries.
Shipley Christmas Light Switch-On
- Date: November 23, 2024
- Details: Festivities begin at 12:00 PM with free entertainment and activities. The grand switch-on of the festive lights and the large Christmas tree is scheduled for 4:45 PM. An outdoor market featuring crafts and artisan foods will also be present.
Keighley Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Date: November 24, 2024
- Details: The event includes festive activities and the official light switch-on in Keighley.
Skipton Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Date: November 24, 2024
- Details: A full day of festive entertainment starting with the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run, live music, markets, and culminating in the town’s light switch-on.
Redcar Christmas Lights Illumination Parade 2024
- Date: November 24th, 2024
- Details: Redcar’s magical illumination parade lights up the town, with festive lights, a procession, and holiday cheer for all ages.
Light Up Pontefract
- Date: November 24, 2024
- Details: From midday, explore a speciality market with local produce and stocking fillers. Enjoy funfair rides, street entertainment, and stage performances leading up to the main switch-on at 5:30 PM.
Otley Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Date: November 25, 2024
- Details: The event starts at 5:45 PM with music entertainment and various attractions in the square, followed by a firework display.
Light Up The Valley (Hebden Bridge)
- Date: November 28, 2024
- Details: From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the town centre, including St. George’s Square and Hebden Bridge Town Hall, will feature Christmas lights, entertainment, and festive activities.
Christmas Lights Switch-On in Middlesbrough 2024
- Date: November 28th, 2024
- Details: Middlesbrough welcomes the festive season with a Christmas lights switch-on event filled with seasonal joy and entertainment.
Stockton Sparkles 2024
- Date: November 28th, 2024
- Details: Experience Stockton’s month-long winter festival, featuring enchanting lights, festive markets, and holiday entertainment.
Thirsk Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Date: November 29, 2024
- Details: Features a Christmas Fayre, live entertainment, and the annual lights switch-on, including performances by YO1 Radio and the Thirsk Royal British Legion Band.
Light Up Ossett
- Date: November 30, 2024
- Details: Celebrate the start of the festive season with a Christmas market, street food, funfair rides, live music, and walkabout entertainment.
Halifax Christmas Parade
- Date: November 30, 2024
- Details: Experience a brand-new parade route through Halifax Town Centre, filled with dazzling performances, festive music, and a joyful atmosphere.
Selby Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Date: November 30, 2024
- Details: Held in the Market Place, visitors can enjoy stalls with seasonal treats and handcrafted gifts before the annual light switch-on.
Yarm Christmas Tree Light Switch-On & Carols on the Cobbles 2024
- Date: December 1st, 2024
- Details: Join the Yarm community for a festive Christmas tree light switch-on and carol singing on the historic cobbles of High Street.
Horsforth Christmas Light Switch-On
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Details: The event runs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Town Street, featuring festive activities and the official light switch-on.
Thackley Cricket Club’s Annual Christmas Fair and Light Switch-On
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Details: Starting at 2:00 PM at Thackley Cricket Club, the event includes a Christmas fair and the annual light switch-on.
- Location: BD10 0TL
Check before you go
These events offer a wonderful opportunity to experience the festive spirit across Yorkshire. Be sure to check local listings or official event pages for any updates or changes to schedules. Also, remember to dress for the weather and time of day including umbrellas, gloves and torches.
