Blyth Christmas lights switch-on: Free rides, live music and festive market announced
Blyth will celebrate the start of the festive season with live music, children’s rides and entertainment ahead of the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.
Organised by Blyth Town Council, the celebrations take place on Saturday, November 21 from 10am – 6pm in Blyth Market Place.
Families can browse the Christmas market, enjoy food from a range of traders and take part in Christmas table decoration making.
Free children’s rides, a Christmas disco and roaming entertainers, including a magician and the world’s tallest elf, will add to the festive atmosphere.
A packed programme of stage entertainment will feature brass and wind bands, ceilidh music and local musicians, alongside performances by Kewen School of Music, Blyth Shanty Singers and Community Voices Choir.
The Jinglettes will provide a festive finale to the day’s entertainment. St Marys Church offers a break from the cold to watch Blyth Community Wind Band play their festive concert from 3pm.
There will also be a helping of pantomime mischief as the cast of this year’s Phoenix Theatre production join the celebrations. As well as meeting visitors throughout the day, the cast will take to the stage to offer a sneak peek of their show.
Arriva’s Christmas bus will return to Market Street, decorated for the season and complete with gifts for children.
Blyth Library will also join in the celebrations, offering Christmas crafts for children during its opening hours until noon.
The day will draw to a sparkling close at 6pm when the Christmas tree lights are switched on in the Market Place.