Come on down to the Midsteeple from 3pm on Friday the 15th of November for an afternoon of entertainment and acts in the run up to the Christmas Lights switch-on. The big lights switch-on happens at 6.30pm, but you’ll be able to enjoy music and dance acts on the Plain Stanes from 3pm. Visit Santa and his reindeers, grab a hot chocolate at a local cafe and join the parade through town to see the Christmas Light and the Lights of Hope.
This is one of the busiest events of the year so make sure you’re there in plenty of time to get a good spot.
The Details
Entertainment starts at the Plainstanes from 3pm onwards and the lights will be switched on at 6.30pm on Friday 15th November. Following the switch-on, Santa and his reindeer will form a procession through town starting between the Midsteeple and Queensberry Square, moving along the High Street then down the Vennel and along Brewery Street after which everyone will return to the town centre along Bank Street.
Acts on the main stage from 3pm to 7pm include:
– Alice Faye: UK Finalist of The Piano
– Lee Medd from Alive FM as the event MC
– Town Band, DJ Connor, Instep dance group
– Queen of the South FC vs Solway Sharks challenge
– Theatre Royal Panto cast
Other entertainment will be available across the town centre from choirs inside the Loreburn Shopping Centre to fairground rides in Queensberry Square. The Dalscone Donkeys will be ready for head scritches and hay munching outside Mrs Green’s while over towards the fountain we’ll have Nith Inshore Rescue, Queen of the South FC Arena and the Illuminated Tractors. Daffy Dill and stilt walkers will be keeping the crowds cheery all evening.
Check out our event map for the details of all the attractions.