16 November 2024 Rotherham Christmas Light's Switch-on

Christmas in Rotherham. Photo taken by Sam Mcqueen

Join us to welcome the festive season to Rotherham town centre at this family-friendly event.

This much-loved event returns with an exciting programme of:

  • Live music
  • Street entertainment
  • An outdoor gift market
  • And lots more for the whole family to enjoy!

Enjoy exploring the town centre and Rotherham’s fabulous businesses. Head to All Saints’ Square at 6pm for the all-important switch with the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Sheila Cowen.

Forge Island And… Breathe by Pif-Paf

A new sound and light installation from Pif-Paf, exploring breath, breathing alone, and breathing together, mixing science and the raw joy of community.

Creative Workshops

Join artists in Forge Island for creative festive workshops for the whole family to make and take home! The Moon Palace mobile observatory bus will be visiting and also amazing acoustic performances will be taking place.

Market Square

Our good friends Let’s Circus, who you may know from Rotherham Show, will be joining us with a festive treat. We can’t wait to welcome them to the Lights’ Switch-on for the first time!

Street Entertainment

Across the town centre as it’s panto season (oh no, it isn’t – oh yes, it is!) the two ugly sisters will be let loose in all their gaudy glamour and fantastic finery. Look out for Creature Feature’s There’s Nothing Like a Dame as they cause mayhem and mirth on the streets of Rotherham.

Effingham Street

Gift Market – 10am until 6.30pm

Date: 16th November 2024.

Location: Town Centre

Cost: Free

Time: 15:00 - 18:00