Welcome to Lowestoft’s Christmas Light Switch-On!
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style with the annual Lowestoft Christmas Light Switch-On! Celebrate the most magical time of the year with your family and friends as we light up the town and enjoy a day filled with fun, family-friendly activities, and festive cheer. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this exciting event.
The Big Switch-On
When: Saturday 29th November 2pm – 6pm
Where: Main Stage, London Rd North (Outside Starbucks)
Join us for the grand Christmas Light Switch-On in Lowestoft! Experience the excitement as we light up the town with dazzling decorations and illuminate our streets with holiday spirit. Be there to witness the magic live, with entertainment for all ages, and the chance to create lasting memories with family and friends.
What’s Happening on the Big Day
We start on the main stage at 2pm in the town centre with local talent, followed by panto frolics, festive cheer, live music from Band Uptown Nights and a visit from Father Christmas, who will switch on the lights at 5pm alongside Lowestoft’s Mayor.
We’ll also be joined by:
Tini’s Fudge
Waterlane Leisure Centre
Marina Theatre
East Anglia Transport Museum (bringing one of their classic buses into town)
St Elizabeth Hospice
Essex and Suffolk Water
Access Community Trust
Compass Fostering
The WOW Bus (Wellness on Wheels)
A range of mascots – Reggie the Lion – Africa Alive / Oona the Owl – Lowestoft Library / Richie the Monkey – Richardsons / Woody Bear – Pleasurewood Hills / Marina Monkey – Marina Theatre
Full timings and activity details can be found below:
2:00pm – Meet Santa – Sam’s Café, Bevan Street (ends at 4pm)
2:00pm – Entertainment starts on the Main Stage, London Rd North,
2:00pm – Venue of Performing Arts – Main Stage, London Rd North
2.20pm – My Choir Rocks – Main Stage, London Rd North
2.50pm – Stars of the Stage – Main Stage, London Rd North
3.20pm – Status Creative – Main Stage, London Rd North
3.35pm – Little Bollywood Beats – Main Stage, London Rd North
3.40pm – Panto Frolics and Festive Cheer, featuring members of the Sleeping Beauty cast from the Marina Theatre, the Santa and the Christmas Wish from the Seagull Theatre, Cherie’s Christmas Cabaret and members of the Annie Junior cast – Main Stage, London Rd North
4.30pm – Party time & the arrival of Father Christmas, with Uptown nights getting us ready for the big switch on – Main Stage, London Rd North
5:00pm – The BIG SWITCH ON, the Christmas lights are switched on – Main Stage, London Rd North
5:00pm – Live music from Uptown nights – Main Stage, London Rd North
6:00pm – Close.
Free Parking – Enjoy Stress-Free Shopping and Celebrations!
Great news! To make your festive outing even better for this year’s Christmas Light Switch-On, PARKING IS FREE ALL DAY on Saturday, 29th November!
Enjoy the magical atmosphere, tick off your Christmas shopping list and soak up the holiday spirit—all without worrying about parking fees. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season!
Where to Park:
Free parking will be available at all East Suffolk Council car parks around the town centre, with fee suspension notices clearly displayed.
Spread the word and bring your friends and family for a day packed with festive cheer. Let’s make this Christmas Light Switch-On an unforgettable celebration!
*Free parking applies to East Suffolk Council car parks only. Check signage for more details.