The full line-up has been revealed for a day of live music and performance at the annual Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On.
Beyond Radio is proud to be the on-stage hosts for the Switch On in Market Square for the fifth consecutive year.
Join Greg Lambert, Beyond Bear and the team for a whole afternoon of free entertainment and fun, organised by Lancaster BID (Business Improvement District), on Sunday November 23.
Performers will include Harry Styles and Taylor Swift tribute 'Swift and Styles', The Deadbeats and a host of local acts.
The afternoon, as is traditional, will kick off with the Santa Dash for CancerCare, backed by local samba drumming group Samba Espirito.
The full line up is:
12.30pm CancerCare Santa Dash and Samba Espirito
1.30pm Northern Heights Stilt Walkers
2pm The Performance Studios

2.15pm The Grand Theatre team
2.30pm Ludus Dance
2.45pm Razzamatazz theatre school
3pm The Beets
3.40pm Laura Sandham School of Dance
3.55pm C and C Entertainments
4.15pm The Deadbeats
4.45pm Swift and Styles
5.15pm Christmas Lights Switch On
5.20pm The Deadbeats
Organisers Lancaster BID said: "Watch the town sparkle as we light up the streets and officially welcome Christmas 2025!

"We’ve got a fantastic line-up this year, starting with performances from our amazing local performance groups and community acts— the perfect way to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!
"Then, get ready for some incredible tribute performances from Swift and Styles and fantastic local bands that will have you singing and dancing along before the big moment…
"The Christmas Lights Switch-On will also be joined by the Cancercare SantaDash, stilt walkers, and a visit from the big man himself…
"There’ll be festive fun, great entertainment, and plenty of cheer for the whole family — don’t miss it!"
Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 is sponsored by Holdens Law.
Beyond Radio will also be broadcasting live from the Switch On throughout the afternoon, bringing you all the backstage interviews and atmosphere from the event.


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