Thousands visit Belfast for Let's Glow Belfast Christmas lights switch on

Belfast was filled with festive cheer last night 🎄

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 19th Nov 2023
Last updated 19th Nov 2023

Cool FM Breakfast’s Pete Snodden, Paulo Ross & Rebecca McKinney helped switch on Belfast’s Christmas lights last night, alongside organ donation campaigner Dáithí Mac Gabhann and Lord Mayor of Belfast Ryan Murphy.

Thousands filled the streets of Belfast’s city centre for a festive show!

Performances included a special preview of the Lyric Theatre’s new musical production of Hansel and Gretel, St Patrick's Primary School Choir, FYA Fox, Belfast Boys dance troop and Manukahunney.

Fortwilliam Musical Society closed the event, inviting everyone in the crowd to singalong to festive favourites.

Take a look at highlights from last night’s switch on event 👇

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy, joins Cool FM breakfast presenters Pete, Paulo & Rebecca

Dáithí Mac Gabhann was the Lord Mayor of Belfast's special guest for the evening

NI soul band Makunahoney performs on stage




Local electro pop artist FYA Fox performs on stage






The Christmas market at Belfast city hall after the lights switch on

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