Save the date: Wolverhampton's Christmas lights switch-on events announced

Wolverhampton City Council have announced the dates for this years Christmas lights switch-on events.

The festivities begin on Saturday, November 21 with the city centre Christmas lights switch on. The event, taking place on Victoria Street, brings a full afternoon of entertainment with refreshments, a funfair, free face painting and the anticipated switch-on.

Christmas lights will also be switched on at Wednesfield, Tettenhall and Bilston, with Father Christmas and the Mayor of Wolverhampton switching on the lights in each area.

Popular children’s characters from Toy Story and Elf on the Shelf will also provide entertainment before live stage performances from Big Arena Performing Arts School, The Ronnies, Masti Music, The People’s Show Choir and Callum Doignie from The Voice, who will perform festive hits old and new.

Councillor Stephen Simkins, City of Wolverhampton Council Leader shared his joy at the announced events.

“Thousands of families year on year attend our lights switch-ons to mark the start of the countdown to Christmas, they are great free events,” said Simkins

Bilston is also playing host to a magical Christmas Village, which is funded by the Pride in Place Programme that is backed by Government funding of £20 million. The Christmas village opens from November, 26 to 29 and December 3 to 6, featuring festive stalls selling Christmas treats, handmade gifts and unique Christmas products.

There is also a free family festive fun day at Bantock House on Saturday, December 5 between 11am and 4pm, where visitors can expect live music from the Bluebird Belles, Christmas Craft stalls and plenty more family fun.

“There is plenty happening across Wolverhampton this festive period,” added the council leader.