With just over 100 days to Christmas and the countdown to the festive season underway, Cumberland Council has announced one of their sparkling events for the area.
The one and only Chesney Hawkes will headline this year’s Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On.
Chesney said:
"I can't wait to perform in Carlisle, and to kick start the festive season will be so much fun. There is something special about Christmas and to be performing in front of so many people at the Christmas Lights switch on will be great. I will see you soon Carlisle!"
The sparkling spectacular will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 19 November outside the Old Town Hall.
The international popstar will be joined by saxophonist Vicki Watson and the event will be hosted by family-favourite Robbie Dee.
The Christmas Lights Switch-On event will also be a showcase of local community groups and performers including Castle Carrock Primary School, Studio A Dance Company, Committed 2 Rock Community Choir and Newtown Primary School.
The star-studded Christmas Lights Switch-On is organised by Cumberland Council and will provide a packed family entertainment programme, to suit all ages.
The switch-on will take place at 5pm.
Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said:
“Our area has a well-established Christmas events programme, and we are delighted that this continuing with Cumberland Council. The events are well attended and provide a boost to the local economy. The countdown to Christmas is underway and our area is set to be the place of choice this festive season.”
More Christmas events planned for Cumberland:
- Friday 17 November - Keswick Christmas Lights Switch-On. For further information visit https://www.keswick.org/whats-on/events
- Saturday 18 November - Whitehaven Christmas Lights Switch-On. For further information visit www.whitehaventowncouncil.co.uk
- Saturday 25 November - Christmas Festival and Light Switch-On in Workington Town Centre. For further information visit https://www.visitworkington.co.uk/christmasfestival
- Saturday 2 December - Carlisle Christmas Farmers’ Market at Carlisle Cathedral. For further information visit https://carlislecathedral.org.uk/farmers-market/
- Sunday 3 December - Keswick Victorian Fayre. For further information visit https://www.keswick.org/whats-on/festivals/keswick-victorian-fayre
- Friday 8 December - Whitehaven Christmas Fair. For further information visit www.whitehaventowncouncil.co.uk
- Friday 8 December - Harbour Lights Show and Christmas Firework Display. For further information visit www.whitehaventowncouncil.co.uk
- Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 December - Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth. For further information visit https://visitallerdale.co.uk/things-to-do/taste-cumbria-christmas/
- Friday 1 to Sunday 17 December - Carlisle Christmas Market in Carlisle city centre. Visit www.discovercarlisle.co.uk