Loughborough Christmas lights switch-on

Loughborough's Christmas lights were switched-on in front of thousands of people on Sunday November 26, 2023.

The event, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, was an afternoon of fun with a variety of market stalls, food and drink stalls, stage entertainment and children’s fairground rides.

The Christmas lights were then switched-on at 5pm by Light up Loughborough winner, Amellia Baker.

Find out more about Amellia's story

Local radio station, Fosse 107 hosted the stage with thanks to headline sponsor, Loughborough Kia.

The entertainment began at 12pm with Danny Round Band and later included acts such as Ruth Chomik, the LSF Big Band, the Loughborough Male Voice Choir, Bright Lights Theatre School, Jonezy, and the LSU Tuxedo Swing Band

The Loughborough Town Hall pantomime cast from Peter Pan took to the stage ahead of the lights being switched-on.

The Sock Gallery in Loughborough Town Hall hosted a Christmas & Arts Craft Fair throughout the day which was free to visit.

View photos from the Christmas Lights Switch-on

Stay in the loop

You can keep up to date about the Council’s events including the Christmas lights switch-on by signing up for our email alerts and by following the Council’s social media channels @CharnwoodBC and searching for the hashtag #LboroLights23.