Christmas Switch-On
When Christmas Comes Alive!
Kick off the festive season in style as Dundee City Centre transforms into a winter wonderland on Sunday 15 November!
From 10am to 7pm, enjoy a magical day packed with fun for the whole family - street food, artisan markets, live music, roaming performers, and the ever-popular Santa Dash fun run (sign up here!).
The excitement builds throughout the day, culminating in a spectacular switching on of the Christmas tree lights at 6pm with a special appearance from Santa himself!
Mark your calendar, wrap up warm, and celebrate the season with us!
The full programme is as follows:
Morning
10.30am – Santa Dash Warm Up with Active Dundee (City Square)
11.00am – Santa Dash Fun Run (City Square)
All day activities - City Square
10.00am - 7.00pm
Christmas Market in association with The Yard Market
Christmas Crafts tent with Scrapantics
Family Fun Fair Rides
Snow Globe photobooth
Street Food
Afternoon - High St/City Square
12.00pm - Festive Playlist with Tay FM, Street Performers:
- The Grinch
- The Giant Snowglobe acrobatics performances: 1.30pm, 2.45pm, 4.30pm, 5.25pm
- Show Globe – A Living Snow Globe (2pm, 3pm, 4pm)
- Acrobatic Elves
- The Candy Cane Fairy and The Nutcracker Prince stiltwalkers
- Ross Brown Football Freestyler
- Santa! Picking up letters from the on-site postbox at 4.30pm
3.30pm – Live Music & Entertainment hosted by Tay FM’s Gregor & Lynsey
3.40pm – Dundee Instrumental Band
4.00pm – Rock the Halls
4.20pm – Downfield Musical Society - Cinderella
4.45pm – Thomson-Leng Musical Society – Mother Goose
5.05pm – Dundee Rep Theatre - Snowqueen
5.25pm – The Vintage Girls
5:50pm – Switch-on Party (6pm Tree lights switched on)
6:00pm – Family Drone Display
6.10pm – Just the Brave
7.00pm - Event Close
The streets will be filled with fabulous festive fun, including...
Expect festive fun around every corner, from mischievous appearances by The Grinch to magical living snow globes, acrobatic elves, towering stilt walkers and jaw-dropping football freestyle tricks for all ages.
Experience the magic of Christmas in Dundee as the night sky comes alive with a breathtaking drone display, featuring dazzling lights, festive shapes and a spectacular celebration for all ages.
Get ready for feel-good pop and unstoppable energy as Scottish boyband Just The Brave hit the stage with catchy originals, slick moves and big personalities guaranteed to get the crowd moving!
Discover the magic of the market – a festive wonderland bursting with twinkling lights, local makers, delicious treats, and seasonal cheer. Perfect for gifts, grazing, and good vibes! In association with The Yard Market.
Our Christmas Craft Tent, with Scrapantics, has drop-in activities and play all day presented by Celebrate - Dundee's Play Forum and Friends. Make your own Christmas decorations, design a gift, play and get into the festive spirit.
