Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Saturday 15th November!
About Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 will take place in Paisley town centre on Saturday 15 November from 1pm-6pm.
There's loads of free family fun on offer including:
• Arts and crafts workshops
• A festive funfair
• Makers Market and wreath making workshops
• Food and drink traders
• Magical light tunnels
• Live performances on the main stage and pop-up performances across the afternoon
At 6pm Renfrewshire's Provost Lorraine Cameron and a lucky winner will take to the stage to switch on Paisley's Christmas Lights for the festive season.
Live stage programme
There will be live entertainment all day on our stage at Gauze Street (where it meets Silk Street) from 1pm until the switch on at 6pm. The stage will be presented by radio presenter Gina McKie, arriving at 2pm.
1 – 1.30pm Johnstone Brass Band
1 – 2.00pm Angela Duncan Sings
2 – 2.45pm Artie’s Singing Kettle
3 – 3.45pm That Swing Sensation present The Swinging Santas
4 – 4.45pm Feeva
5 – 5.45pm Red Hot Chill Pipers
5 – 6.00pm Switch On Build Up
6pm Christmas Lights Switch On Moment
Pop up performances
Pop up performances throughout the town from local singer-songwriters and community choirs will keep you entertained during the day until the switch on.
1 – 1.30pm Kara Ferguson
1.30 – 2pm Gaelic Choir
2 – 2.30pm The Happilele Group
2.30 – 3pm West Primary School Choir
3 – 3.30pm RockUs Choir
3.30 – 4pm Gaelic Choir
4 – 4.30pm Bridge of Weir Primary School
4.30 – 5pm Adam Slattery and Hollie Robinson
5 – 5.30pm Paisley Rock Choir
Food and drink
Big Feed’s Christmas Market will be in Abbey Close from 1pm – 6pm with a selection of delicious food and drink traders, as well as some market stalls – perfect for picking up a Christmas gift or two!
Entertainment
Festive characters will be wandering through the town centre including Jack Frost on stilts and giant illuminated characters such as Santa and an elf.
Magical Light Tunnels will light up Dunn Square with different colours, effects and music. The perfect festive photo opportunity.
Head to Santa’s Workshop at the Art Department for some festive arts and crafts.
Restoration and Creation will be hosting a Christmas wreath making workshop and a market in Browns Lane.
There will also be a funfair in Gilmour Place and County Square.
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