Date announced for Manchester Christmas lights switch on

This year’s event will take place on Friday, 4 November 2016 from 7.30pm

Published 30th Sep 2016

Manchester will kick the festive season off with a bang as the Christmas Lights Switch-On event returns to Albert Square.

This year’s event will take place on Friday, 4 November 2016 from 7.30pm

Well known as one of the biggest Christmas parties in the UK, the event attracts thousands of visitors to the city centre to catch a glimpse of the spectacular switch-on show, with acts from some of the nation’s favourite performers.

Full details of the switch-on show, including performers and headliners, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Picture 2015 Christmas Lights Switch on - Credit Mark Waugh