Christmas Lights Switch-On Spectacular
The party takes place at Deansgate on Thursday 14th November
Last updated 2nd Jan 2020
The start to Christmas in Manchester is less than a month away and we're excited to share with you a star studded line-up. Becky Hill, HRVY and Four of Diamonds are confirmed for Manchester's Christmas Lights switch-on and officially opening the festive season.
The Manchester Christmas Light Switch-on is in partnership between Manchester City Council and Hits Radio and will be hosted by Fleur East, Greg and James.
Deansgate, near the Cathedral will be the new setting for the biggest show in the city as stars of stage and screen come out in force on Thursday 14th November - topped off by a huge firework display.
Following a succession of huge global hits including. the summer smash hit "Wish You Well” with Sigala, Becky Hill will perform in front of the stunning backdrop of the Cathedral, and will take on the prestigious role of pushing the button to turn on Manchester’s Christmas Lights and begin the spectacular 10-minute fire work display.
With an unmistakable voice, Becky Hill topped the chart alongside Oliver Heldens on the track 'Gecko'. Becky’s performance at this year’s Christmas lights switch-on event is ahead of a sold out tour planned for 2020, along with a European arena tour supporting The Script.
Also taking to the stage at this years event - HRVY has been taking YouTube by storm, totting up nearly 240m views of his breakout tune, Personal. Following high profile tours with Little Mix and The Vamps - HRVY has since been nominated as the Choice Breakout Artist at the Teen Choice Awards and having chart success with ‘Younger’ a song in collaboration with last year’s Christmas Lights headliner, Jonas Blue.
After becoming household names competing on The X Factor, rising girl group Four of Diamonds have released five singles to date, including most recent track, “Eating Me Up” released this September - creating their own music video to accompany the track. Having spent much of the last year supporting superstar Rita Ora on her world tour, the group will bring their brand of pop power to Manchester city centre.
The stars of Manchester’s major stage shows will also grace the stage to perform excerpts from the best theatre the region has to offer.
Bring his malodorous views on Christmas to the show, Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas will try in vain to spoil the festive mood ahead of his turn on the boards at the Lowry, but the mood will not be soured as the wives of Henry the Eighth strut their stuff with the cast of SIX take to the stage (also playing at the Lowry this Christmas season).
Zoe George will also bring the magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing this year at the Opera House, and the cast of Gypsy will hark back to the time of vaudeville ahead of their upcoming production at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
And in what is becoming a much-loved annual fixture, the Dance Academy will return with their eye-popping moves - enough to thaw the coldest November night!
As always the event is completely free, just get the family together and wrap up warm. The show is an alcohol free event.
Please note, once the Deansgate event site reaches capacity access into the area will be restricted.
A number of road closures will be in place on the evening - full details to be released.
It is advised not to bring bags to the event. There will be security checks in operation and bags will delay admission