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Princesshay Christmas Lights Switch On

Event Date: 
16/11/2023 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

Princesshay will be transformed into a magical wonderland this November with a brand-new festive lighting scheme.

The new lights will be illuminated from Thursday 16th November, switched on by Worldbeaters act SPARK! who will officially start the countdown to Christmas.

This incredible street theatre troupe will feature live music, movement and spectacular lighting with performances at 5pm, 6pm & 7pm.

Visitors to Princesshay will be able to explore a plethora of lights across the centre including magical Angel Wings next to the city’s historic Roman Wall, Santa’...

Exeter Chiefs stars to shine at Christmas lights switch on

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/08/2017 - 12:27pm

InExeter has confirmed that Exeter Chief wingers, Olly Woodburn and Jack Nowell have accepted the honour of switching on the city’s festive lights at this year’s Christmas light switch on event. Taking place on Thursday 16 November, the event, sponsored by Stagecaoch, is set to draw thousands of residents and visitors to the heart of the city for a huge family friendly celebration brimming with entertainment and live music.

Hosts Ashley Jeary and Ben Clark of Radio Exe will introduce exciting acts from 4pm on the Thursday with the official switch on taking place from 6.20pm. More...

Date set for Exeter Christmas lights switch on

The annual Christmas Lights Switch On is back to light up the city once more this Christmas.

On Thursday 16th November in Princesshay the official switch on ceremony will mark the countdown to Christmas for the city of Exeter.

From 4pm-8pm the city will be treated to a festive programme of entertainment from local artists and performers for visitors to enjoy and celebrate the start of the Christmas season.

Organised by Exeter Business Improvement District (BID), this popular ceremony will get the whole family into the festive spirit and begin your celebrations with...

Pictures of Exeter's Christmas lights switch-on

Hundreds of people flocked to see Exeter's Christmas lights being switched on.

Entertainment was provided by the Exeter University Jazz Orchestra, pantomime performances from Wonder Productions and Pinhoe Pantomime cast and the sounds of the Exeter Universities A-Capella groups.

Michael Caines MBE and Tony Rowe OBE, who have recently been awarded the freedom of city, switched on the city centre’s Christmas lights together with the city’s rising stars Sound of the Sirens.

The Christmas lights switch on event marked the start of late night shopping in the city with...

St Thomas Christmas lights switch-on 2015

Event Date: 
03/12/2015 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Precinct, Exeter

Come and join in the fun at this years St Thomas Christmas Lights Switch On we are making it bigger and better than ever before.

The fun starts at 4pm with the lights being switched on at 7pm

We will of course have Father Christmas as well as:

  • Carol Singing
  • Party Games
  • Santas Groto
  • Local artists performing
  • Balloons Modeller
  • Tombola
  • Hot food and festive drinks

And much much more.

Click here for information and videos of previous event

Please invite all your friends...

Christmas lights switch-on TONIGHT

Princesshay will host Exeter city centre’s annual Christmas lights switch on event tomorrow (Thursday 20 November) from 4pm-8pm.

The popular ceremony will see European Athletics Championship Gold medallist Jo Pavey together with members of Exeter Chiefs rugby team switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights at 6.30pm, joined on stage by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter and Father Christmas!

Visitors and shoppers to Princesshay will be treated to a festive programme of entertainment throughout the event as the stage will light up with musical acts local band ‘To the Sun’,...

Princesshay Christmas Light Switch On

Event Date: 
20/11/2014 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

Princesshay is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year it will host Exeter city centre’s annual Christmas lights switch on event on Thursday 20th November 2014 from 4pm-8pm.

The popular ceremony will see European Athletics Championship Gold medallist Jo Pavey and actress Caroline Quentin, Patron of Families for Children together with members of Exeter Chiefs rugby team switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights at 6.30pm, joined on stage by the Lord Mayor of Exeter and Father Christmas!

Visitors and shoppers to Princesshay will be treated to a festive...

Christmas lights switch on all set to wow the crowds

Princesshay and the city centre are all systems go once more for the rescheduled Christmas lights switch on event, which had to be rescheduled due to the atrocious weather conditions yesterday.

Live entertainment will feature on stage from 4.30pm in Princesshay Square, with the lights being switched on by the Lympstone Military Wives Choir and celebrity chef Michael Caines at around 6.30pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy continuous entertainment through to 8pm in Princesshay, including live bands as well as the launch of Exeter’s Christmas Market on the Cathedral Green...