But with so many celebrations taking place, here’s our guide on where to catch the best of the bunch.
Regent Street, London
- Regent Street’s ‘Spirit of Christmas’ display will be switched on on Thursday, November 15 at 5.30pm.
- It is said to be the largest light installation in the capital, with those golden angels making a comeback for the third year running.
- The area will be traffic free from 5pm until 9pm with a number of celebrities in attendance
Oxford Street, London
- The Oxford Street lights were switched on on Tuesday, November 6 2018 at 6pm
- There was no celebrity doing the honours this year
- Instead, a series of in-store gigs at shops in Oxford Street with emerging UK artists kicked off just as the lights were illuminated across the famous street
Blackpool Promenade & Town Centre
- Blackpool's illuminations have actually been on since late August – they were switched on as part of the illumination season
- However, the town centre will switch Christmas lights on on Saturday December 1 in St Johns Square
- Festivities will begin at 2pm until 5.30pm when the lights are switched on by Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale
Albert Square, Manchester
- Manchester's Christmas Lights have already been switch on – they were illuminated on November 3 at 7.30pm
- Stars of stage and screen were in attendance, including Jonas Blue, Max George, the cast from Wicked, Dr Dolittle and The Producers
- The night was topped off with a massive fireworks display
Covent Garden, London
- The Covent Garden lights will be switched on on Tuesday, November 13 at 6pm
- The Kingdom Choir, who performed at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will sing at the event – performances start at 5.45pm
- The surrounding area will be transformed into a winter wonderland, glittering with 115,000 lights across the historic Piazza and its adjoining streets
- New for 2018 will be a gorgeous 'infinity chamber' light installation, which will adorn Conduit Court (just off Floral Street)
Bristol City Centre
- Bristol's Christmas lights at Cabot Circus will be turned on in spectacular style with a huge fiesta on November 9 at 6pm
- This year's switch-on will be a Brazilian-inspired carnival party, featuring pinatas, feel-good music and carnival performances during the course of the evening
- The lights coming on will coincide with the opening of Broadmead Christmas Market
Liverpool
- Liverpool One shopping centre will be switching their Christmas display on on Thursday, November 8 at 6pm
- The display includes a 30 metre tree and a giant illuminated reindeer
- The party starts at 4pm with festive street performances, including storytelling, dancing, singing and lots of special effects
Sheffield City Centre
- Sheffield's city centre will be illuminated on Sunday, November 18 at 5.30pm
- The event will begin at 2pm and will include choirs, Santa’s grotto, carolling, panto, street entertainment, Christmas markets, children’s tv and film characters, Christmas craft activities and fairground rides
- Heart Yorkshire presenters will host the stage programme with a mix of Christmas music, entertainment and interviews
George Square, Glasgow
- Glasgow's Christmas Lights in George Square will be illuminated on Sunday November 18
- This is a ticketed event which will be allocated by public ballot
- Successful applicants were told in mid-October if they had secured tickets
George Street, Edinburgh
- Edinburgh's Christmas lights will be switched on at 3pm on November 18, 2018
- Choirs from across Scotland will perform in front of an expected audience of around 20,000 people
- There will be a fireworks display after the illumination
Source: Read Full Article