Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas lights switch-on events for all the family will light up City of Wolverhampton for the countdown to Christmas. In the city centre, the fun starts at 3pm on Saturday, November 19 with a funfair, festive market in Dudley Street, real reindeer, face painting, food and drink and much more.

Get set for a full afternoon of entertainment that you won’t want to miss with the lights switch on as the finale. BBC star Hey Duggee will entertain the children and singer tony Christie will serenade the crowd with hits including the famous ‘Is this the Way to Amarillo’ before joining the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Sandra Samuels MBE and Father Christmas to switch on the lights at 6pm.

Join us in Wolverhampton for some festive fun. From real reindeer, face painting, food and drink and much more. Get set for a full afternoon of entertainment that you won't want to miss with the lights switch on as the finale.

Other local switch-ons

All Christmas lights switch-on events are free to attend:

• Saturday, November 19 – Wolverhampton City Centre, Queen Square – event starts 3pm – 7pm, switch on 6pm.
• Thursday, November 24: Wednesfield, High Street - event starts at 4.30pm – 7pm, switch on 6.30pm.  
• Friday, November 25: Bilston, Church Street – event starts at 4.30pm – 7pm, switch on 6.30pm.
• Saturday, November 26: Tettenhall, Upper Green – event starts at 4.30pm – 7pm, switch on 6.30pm. 
• Sunday, November 27: Bantock House, Finchfield Road – event starts at 4.30pm – 7pm, switch on 6.30pm.