Get ready to kick off the festive season in style at Blackburn’s Christmas Light Switch On, taking place on Saturday 22nd November 2025. With live entertainment, a Christmas market, family fun, and the big switch-on moment, it’s a day not to miss!
Festivities begin at 11am across Blackburn Town Centre, with the main light switch-on celebrations starting from 2pm.
This year’s event is brought to you by Blackburn BID, Blackburn with Darwen Council, Crafty Vintage, and BBC Radio Lancashire. For the first time, a Christmas market under a marquee on King William Street will open on Friday afternoon and continue throughout Saturday.
Expect a jam-packed line-up featuring fire dancers, stilt walkers, Ice Glitz’s ice show, singer Darrell Smith, and appearances from Blackburn Rovers legend David Dunn. Families can enjoy free festive face painting, fairground rides, crafts, and even a visit from Father Christmas.
Local talent will also take to the stage, with performances from Bernese Theatre School, Katrina’s Dance Academy, Blackburn Musical Theatre Company, Lancashire Dance Academy, Ella Shaw Academy of Arts, Begin2Sing and Made for Stage, all hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Sharon Hartley.
The evening will end with a spectacular projection show and the grand lighting of Blackburn Town Hall.
Join the celebrations in Blackburn Town Centre on Saturday 22nd November. For more details and updates, visit the Blackburn BID or Blackburn with Darwen Council websites.