Join us as we celebrate the start of the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas lights in Bedworth and Nuneaton.
Enjoy an afternoon and evening of festive fun, with live music, entertainment, Christmas markets, delicious food and drink, and plenty of activities to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Bedworth
Join us in Bedworth town centre and the Bedworth Covered Market on Saturday, 21 November, for an afternoon of festive celebrations, with activities and entertainment for all the family.
The festivities will take place across the town centre, with the main stage in All Saints Square hosting a fantastic programme of live music and performances from 3pm.
The line-up includes the Ukulele Band, PQA Nuneaton, solo singers Reccy G and Whizzy, Little Princess Parties and Julie Bromage Dance Academy.
The excitement will build towards the big moment at 6pm, when the Christmas lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, followed by a fireworks display. Orla Davis will then take to the stage before the entertainment comes to a close at 7pm.
There will also be entertainment inside Bedworth Covered Market, which will be open from 10am until 7pm, with a performance from Bedworth Voices at 5:30pm.
Nuneaton
The festive celebrations continue in Nuneaton on Friday, 27 November, with activities and entertainment taking place across the town centre from 3pm until 8pm.
The main stage will host a brilliant line-up of live music and performances, starting with the Ukulele Jam Band at 3pm, followed by Reccy G and Whizzy, teen indie band Fable, solo singer Matth.u and the Impact Steel Band.
The highlight of the evening will be the Christmas lights switch-on at 6:30pm, by the Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth on the Town Hall steps. Impact Steel Band will continue to play as the lights are illuminated, with a fireworks display launched from the Town Hall roof.
The entertainment will continue with Aspire Band and DJ Mace, bringing the evening to a close at 8pm.
There will also be additional entertainment on the Town Hall steps, with a choir performance planned for 5:30pm, and PQA Nuneaton performing a dance show from 6pm.
Cllr Bobbie Greenwood, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Health, said:
“We’re delighted to be bringing our communities together once again to celebrate the start of the festive season with our Christmas light switch-on events in Bedworth and Nuneaton.
“With a brilliant programme of live local entertainment, activities, festive stalls, food and spectacular fireworks displays, both events promise to be exciting occasions for residents and visitors.
“These events are a wonderful opportunity to support our local communities, enjoy everything our town centres have to offer, and make memories with family and friends.”
Festive fun for everyone
Billy Bates Funfair will be bringing rides and attractions, while craft stalls, and food and drink vendors will provide plenty of opportunities to pick up a festive gift or enjoy a tasty treat.
The Christmas Markets are organised by D&G Events in Bedworth and Nuneaton Indie Market in Nuneaton.
Keep your eyes peeled as you may bump into some familiar faces from the world of Frozen.
Bring your friends and family along and join us as we light up the Borough for Christmas.