Christmas Lights Switch-On 2022

Christmas Lights Switch-On 2022

Sat 12 Nov 2022

Location: Derby City Centre

About the event

Wrap up warm for a parade and enjoy a variety of entertainment on the stage leading up to the big switch-on at 6pm to get you in the Festive spirit.

Join in with the festivities from 3:30pm in the city centre for a variety of entertainment, leading up to the big switch-on at 6pm.*

Timings and acts 

  • stage show begins at 3:30pm outside the Council House with Cassette Roulette
  • Adele Francesca Performance Academy
  • The Local Vocals
  • Derby Lantern Parade begins at St Peters Cross
  • KayGee
  • Derby Lantern Parade arrives at Sir Peter Hilton opposite the Council House - 4:50pm
  • Drumming performance from Surtal Arts - 5pm
  • Panto stars take to the stage
  • The Overtones - 5:30pm
  • The lights get switched on 6pm
  • Fireworks

As part of the Christmas Lights Switch-On, the Derby Lantern parade, led by city-based South Asian arts organisation Surtal Arts, will make its way from along St Peters Street, Corn Market, and the Market Place before going down Tennent Street and to Sir Peter Hilton opposite the Council House. People of all ages and cultures are expected to join in the parade which will be headed by renowned drummers Dhol Frequency and Chinese Dragon dance performed by DANS Chinese Dance Troup. Details of the Derby Lantern Parade and dance performance can be found on the Surtal Arts website.

At Derby LIVE, we believe that theatre-going should be accessible to all, and have a strong commitment to making this happen. The Christmas Lights Switch-On 2022 will be BSL interpreted. 

Find out more about our other Access performances on the Access page.

*Timings are approximate