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Lisburn Switch On

Market Square, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT28 1AG
Image is of crowd of people waiting for the Christmas Tree Switch on at Bow Street Lisburn

About

Entertainment will start at 6.00pm with music from Lisburn Ukuleles

At 7pm Mrs Claus will take to the stage and tell everyone about the evenings planned activities. There will be a musical performance of 'Inside Out' by the Island Youth Theatre

Mayor Dickson and Santa will arrive with on the Lisburn Lights Express at 7.20pm and they will lead the audience in an interactive Santa Sing-a-long

The countdown and big switch on will take place at approximately 7.30pm

An Enchanted Lantern Walk will leave Market Square and make its way up and through Castle Gardens from immediately after the lights are switched on

The light show on Bow Street will run every 15minutes on the night of the switch on

Once again, the Light Festival will also be part of this event and the lights will sparkle every 15 minutes on the night of the switch on event. The light shows will then run every hour from 4.00pm to 8.00pm from Friday 22nd November to Monday 23rd December.

Accessibility Information

There will be an Accessoloo located at Market Square 

Sign language interpreter on stage 

We'll have an accessible area in front of the stage

A quiet space is available in the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum for anyone who may need it.

 

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Off site parking
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Station nearby
  • Taxi rank nearby

Provider Preferences

  • In Market Town
  • In town/city centre

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Opening Times

Season (21 Nov 2024)

* 6pm - 8pm
FREE

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