7 Christmas light switch-on events taking place across South Lanarkshire
The countdown to Christmas begins with festive light switch-on events taking place across South Lanarkshire throughout November.
Blantyre
Get ready for a fantastic afternoon of festive fun as Blantyre Community Events host the annual Blantyre Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Market on Saturday 14th November. From stocking fillers to special gifts, there’s plenty of opportunity to find something unique while supporting small businesses and talented local makers. Live stage performances kick off from 1pm, including a Salvation Army Brass Band before the big lights switch-on at 4.30pm. There will also be a raffle, sensory room, stories with Mrs Claus and a S-elfie Space where you can grab some festive snaps.
UnsplashCarluke
A fantastic afternoon of festive entertainment is in-store in Carluke as locals count down to the town's Christmas Lights Switch-On from 2pm on Saturday 14th November. Enjoy a packed programme of live music, community performances and family fun, including: SJK Performing Arts, Dancing With Ellie, KC Community Choir, Live music from Abbey Road Band, Heart Radio’s Des Clarke, Woody & Jessie, Santa, the Grinch & Elfie, stilt walkers and festive street entertainment and balloon modelling with Gloria. The excitement builds towards the big moment when Provost Bert Thomson, Carluke Gala Queen, Santa and friends lead the official countdown to illuminate Carluke for Christmas. There will be plenty of festive fun throughout the afternoon, including walkabouts from Santa's special guests, interactive games, Christmas music and entertainment for all ages.
South Lanarkshire CouncilEast Kilbride Village
On Sunday 15th November, East Kilbride Village will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of entertainment featuring The Abbey Road Christmas Show and hosted by Des Clarke alongside MC Suave Gav. The Abbey Road Christmas Show will be performing a mix of chart hits and Christmas classics. Local talent will also take to the stage courtesy of Happening Dance at East Kilbride Village. the KC Community Choir will perform. There will also be interactive games, the Grinch and Elf on the Shelf, stilt walkers and a balloon twister for all the family to enjoy. Santa will make a very special visit joined by the Provost of South Lanarkshire, Bert Thomson. The Provost will be joined on stage by specially invited guests for the switching on of the lights. Provost Thompson said: “I hope as many people as possible come along to enjoy a bit of Christmas cheer. The Christmas lights always help people get in the mood for festive fun and I am sure everyone will have a great time at the switch-on events.”
What's On LanarkshireLanark
Lanark's Christmas festivities kick off with the enormously popular Lanark Christmas Market from 10am on Saturday 21st November, culminating with the switch on of the town's festive lights by Santa himself at around 4.30pm. Browse your favourite festive stalls full of food, drink, clothing and accessories, decorations, toys and much more... and drop into your local shops for those extra special gifts and enjoy a festive bite to eat and a warming cuppa in the town's many excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants. As the afternoon draws to a close, see the town’s festive decorations light up and the Rotary Club of Lanark sponsored Christmas tree illuminated.
What's On LanarkshireHamilton
Hamilton's Christmas Light Switch-On, organised by Hamilton Our Town BID, will take place on 21 November featuring a festive market, Santa visits and plenty of seasonal cheer.
South Lanarkshire CouncilCambuslang
Festivities and entertainment run throughout the day at Cambuslang's Christmas Lights Switch-On on Sunday, 22 November. The official lights switch-on happens around 4.30pm. Hosted by Heart FM's Des Clarke, featuring special guests and local community acts including KC Community Choir. A festive market features local independent stalls, along with funfair rides and family-friendly games, and a special visit from Santa. The switch-on will be led by the Provost or Depute Provost of South Lanarkshire.
Alan RobertsonRutherglen
On Saturday 28th November, Rutherglen will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of entertainment featuring The Abbey Road Christmas Show and hosted by Des Clarke. Santa will make a very special visit, joined by the Provost of South Lanarkshire, Bert Thomson. The Abbey Road Christmas Show will be performing a mix of chart hits and Christmas classics. Local talent will also take to the stage courtesy of Happening Dance. Lights switched on at 4.30pm.
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