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Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On
16 November 2025
Venue: Carlisle City Centre
Website: https://www.discovercarlisle.co.uk/events/carlisle-christmas-lights-switch-on/
This year Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm and the switch-on will take place at 5pm. The sparkling spectacular will be held outside the Old Town Hall, in the city centre. The star-studded Christmas Lights Switch-On is organised by Cumberland Council and will provide a packed family entertainment programme, to suit all ages.