Event: Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch On

Saturday 20 November 2021
Entertainment from 3.30pm - 5.30pm, official lights switch on at 4pm

Rochdale Riverside
Riverside Walk
Rochdale Town Centre
OL16 1TR

DETAILS:

With the town hall closed for refurbishment, the location for the Christmas lights switch-on moves to the new Rochdale Riverside retail and leisure complex this year, with more lights than ever before.

There will be a series of very special light displays and live street theatre from 3.30pm on Saturday 20 November when the build up to the switch-on begins.

From The Butts to Rochdale Riverside, you'll see spectacular illuminated street theatre and displays delivering a bright festive treat for all the family. These include Spark! – a mesmerising show combining high impact drumming with kaleidoscopic lighting and music and Heliosphere – a giant colourful balloon which will rise above the river in the town centre suspending an aerial acrobat.

Also at the switch-on will be Moths at Work – a disco theatre full of colour and fun.

Giant brightly coloured Winter Wonderland Birds from the '12 Days of Christmas' song will meet visitors, and don't miss the Curiosity Christmas Tree – a cross between a giant marble run and a magical clockwork toy with tinkling bells and lights.

Making a guest appearance will be Sybil, the baby whale created by Littleborough Arts Festival.

The Rochdale switch-on is also the first time you'll get to see Gaia, the internationally renowned stunning replica of planet earth that will be on display at Number One Riverside for 5 weeks. Also inside Number One Riverside will be a digital sound and light installation – the Celestial Sound Cloud - so as you move around the ground floor, you'll activate musical notes, voices and magical lights.

Outside there will be hot food, mulled wine and other seasonal drinks.

Father Christmas, the deputy mayor and special guests will officially switch on the lights at 4pm and outdoor family entertainment will continue until 5.30pm.

Entry fee: Free

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