Cheltenham Christmas lights switch-on

Sprinkling festive cheer, Cheltenham Christmas lights switch-on is back in November 2021, with family fun, live entertainment and magical characters to meet.

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Meet the enchanting Snow Queen and White Wolf at the Christmas light switch-on event in Cheltenham, this November 2021.
Meet the enchanting Snow Queen and White Wolf at the Christmas light switch-on event in Cheltenham, this November 2021.

With roller skating unicorns, glowing ballerinas and an enchanting Snow Queen to meet, celebrate the launch of the festive season when the Cheltenham Christmas lights switch-on event returns on Saturday 20 November 2021.

Families will be captivated by the roaming characters as they deliver magical theatre, music and even illuminated dance performances throughout the town centre – with arctic elves, a Fairy Godmother and plenty more to see between The Brewery Quarter and Montpellier.

To manage crowding, there is no specific switch-on time this year, but spectators can expect Cheltenham’s stunning Christmas lights to come alive when dusk falls – marking the start of the festive season in the town.

Spreading the joy even further, the Cheltenham Christmas market and hotly anticipated ice rink will also be open. Not to mention the Brewery Quarter’s Christmas Switch On Party is taking place at 4pm, too.

Event

Cheltenham Christmas lights switch-on 2021

Venue

Cheltenham Town Centre

Dates

Saturday 20 November 2021

Times

Roaming characters will be in town from 2pm until 7pm and the Christmas lights will switch on when dusk falls.

Admission

Free of charge

Telephone

(01242) 571123

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