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The BIG Light Switch On Market Sq

Cambridge Festive Light Switch-On Sparkle into the Season

Cambridge is getting ready to shine as the city’s much-loved Christmas Lights Switch-On celebrations return this November

On Sunday 16th November (12pm – 5pm), the celebrations move to Market Square, where the city centre will come alive with performances.

12.00 – Great St Mary’s choir
12.20 – 4D Dance
12.40 – Jolly Old Time
13.00 – Colours of Dance
13.40 – Razzmatazz
14.05 – All Stars Performing Arts
14.30 – Sing! Choirs
15.00 – On Stage Performing Arts
15.25 – Vocal Remix
15.50 – Stagecoach
16.15 – Target Dance
16.35 – Safira Pinder
5pm – SWITCH ON!
5.05 – ADC Theatre

Adding to the festive fun, Ruby Flames Entertainment will bring dazzling on-street performances throughout the day, adding sparkle and excitement to the city centre atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy free chai tastings from The Permit Room (3pm – 6pm) and soak up the joyful buzz of this much-loved annual tradition.

The Big Switch-On marks the start of the Cambridge Christmas season — a time for the whole city to come together and celebrate with sparkle, song, and a little festive magic

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