This Saturday, 18th November, the town centre will come alive with a buzz of festive fun when the Christmas lights are switched on with the help of a few special guests!
A sprinkling of fairytale magic will be brought to the stage by X Factor runner-up Saara Aalto as she headlines the event along with the Best of Swindon 2017 winner Maisie Long and Voice Kids semi-finalist Lewis Blissett.
There’s entertainment from 12pm and the main event kicks off at Wharf Green at 5pm. There’s Fairytale Disney songs from Saara Aalto and Ben and Mel from Heart’s Breakfast Show will take to the stage and help count down to the switch on moment at 6pm
The event will end with a big bang too, as the Firework finale (subject to weather conditions) will light up the skies above the crowds as the town centre is illuminated with brand new Christmas lights.
The Official Snowman from the classic Christmas animation will be walking around Havelock Square to meet and greet families.
A giant snow globe will be set up in Regent Circus, Regent Street will be turned into a Fairytale Princess Zone, a wand and sword-making workshop will be held at Theatre square, the Wyvern Theatre will be offering fairytale face painting, and Elf Yourself activities will be available in the Parade.
Di Powell, inSwindon BID Chief Executive said: “We hope you can come along and stock up on presents, be entertained, take part in free family activities, and get that Christmas feeling.”
The evening event will be hosted by Ben and Mel from Heart’s Breakfast Show. The official Switch On moment will take place at 6pm, illuminating the Town Centre, followed by a dramatic Firework Display (subject to weather conditions)
Event schedule:
The Brunel Shopping Centre:
- Santa’s Grotto
The Parade Shopping Centre:
- ‘Elf Yourself’ Activities
- Heart Angels – Giveaways & Games
Regent Circus:
- Snow Globe – Printed Souvenier Photos
Regent Street:
- Fairytale Princess Zone & Carriage – Digital Photo
Theatre Square:
Arts & Crafts – Wands & Sword, Fairytale Activities & Glitter Face Painting at the Wyvern Theatre
Havelock Square:
- Meet The Official Snowman
All areas of the town centre:
- Town Crier
- Bubble Blowing Elves
- Scrooge & Scratchet Comedy Carol Duo with Carriage
- Living Christmas Trees
- Flash Mobs – Dance & Choral
5-6pm Main stage, Wharf Green
- Headline: X Factor Runner-up Saara Aalto
- Event Hosts: Heart Breakfast’s Ben & Mel
- Maisie Long – winner of Best of Swindon 2017
- Swindon Dance
- Julie Scott’s Dance Academy
- Lewis Blissett – The Voice Kids Semi Finalist
- Fireworks (subject to weather conditions)
The big day is being organised for the 10th year by inSwindon Town Centre BID. Visit www.swindontowncentre.co.uk for further information
