Prepare for the whole family to be entertained at the Chesterfield Christmas lights switch-on event.
Taking place on 23 November, there will be entertainment, much of which is free of charge, taking place from 12 noon.
The planned entertainment is once again expected to attract thousands of visitors to Chesterfield. There will be entertainment in the town centre from 12 noon including the chance to see street entertainment and music accompanied by a Christmas market.A funfair and other entertainment will also be based in the market and town centre. The stage show starts at 4.30pm outside the Town Hall.
The stage show is in a new location this year due to the exciting renovation works taking place in the town centre. Following the stage show, people will be able to follow a musical procession – with LED drummers playing and leading everyone back into the town centre, encouraging people to visit Tipi Christmas as well as other local bars and restaurants.
Back by popular demand, Bluey will be returning to meet and greet fans at the Christmas lights switch on event at intervals from 12 noon to 3pm, in New Square. The later meet-and-greet slots are expected to be busy, so come early to prevent missing out! This is a free activity, don’t forget your camera too for photo opportunities with your favourite character.
Here is a selection of performers that will be in Chesterfield for everyone to enjoy at the times listed. Please note though, this programme is subject to change.
New Square (in front of Grace Chapel)
Bluey
- 12 noon to 12.30pm
- 1pm to 1.30pm
- 2pm to 2.30pm
- 3pm to 3.30pm
Market Place (near NatWest bank)
Chesterfield Studios
- 1.05pm to 1.30pm
- 2.20pm to 2.45pm
Central Pavement
Phoenix Concert Band
- 12.30pm to 12.50pm
- 2pm to 2.20pm
- 3pm to 3.20pm
Walkabout entertainment around the market area
Jacks of Frost
- 12.30pm to 1pm
- 2pm to 2.30pm
- 3.15pm to 3.45pm
Polar Pip
- 12.15pm to 12.45pm
- 1.45pm to 2.15pm
- 3.30pm to 4pm
LED Drummers
- 3pm to 3.30pm
- 4pm to 4.30pm ending at the stage show
- 5.30pm to 6pm beginning at the stage show
Bubble Beat Elves
- 2pm to 2.30pm
- 3.30pm to 4pm
- 5.30pm to 6pm
Christmas Time Travellers
- 1.30pm to 2pm
- 3.15pm to 3.45pm
- 5.30pm to 6pm
Ebor N Gum
- 1.15pm to 1.45pm
- 3pm to 3.30pm
Stocking Up
- 1pm to 1.30pm
- 2.30pm to 3pm
- 4pm to 4.30pm
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “I’m looking forward to seeing lots of residents enjoying the busy entertainment schedule at the Christmas lights switch-on event. Meeting Bluey, the street entertainment and the Christmas Lights switch-on are all free activities too.
“The switch on event, is one of the most popular activities in our event calendar, so I hope as many people as possible can join us to experience this special day.”
To make the most of the festive season by visiting our guide to Christmas in Chesterfield.
