Cambridge is getting ready to welcome the festive season this November, with two Christmas light switch-on events set to bring the city to life and mark the official countdown to Christmas. The two events will kick-start the festive season in Cambridge, bringing together residents, visitors, businesses and communities for a celebration of everything the city has to offer at Christmas.

·      Market Square – Sunday 15 November, 12.00pm – 5.30pm (‘switch-on’ moment at 5.00pm)

Market Square for Cambridge’s BIG Christmas Lights Switch On, delivered by Cambridge BID and again hosted by Josh Lovatt. Featuring a stage and a packed programme of live performances from 12pm – 5:30pm.  One of the highlights of the city’s festive calendar, the event will see the heart of Cambridge city centre come alive with entertainment and activities as crowds gather for the countdown to the moment the city’s Christmas lights are officially switched on (at 5pm). Don’t miss the announcement of Cambridge BID’s Mystery Shop winners, all local city-centre retailers, crowd games and giveaways, and entertainment by Ruby Flames performers in LED costumes.