Stephen Mulhern and Cascada are to star at the Perth Christmas lights switch-on.
Full details of the star-studded annual event on Saturday, November 19 – back after a two-year break – have been revealed.
It is part of Perth’s winter festival 2022.
Festivities will take place throughout the afternoon in the following locations.
Main stage at Tay Street
12 noon – 8.30pm
The highlight of the lights switch-on is the main stage entertainment hosted this year by Britain’s Got Talent presenter Stephen Mulhern and entertainer Lionel Vinyl.
There will be live music all day, with German dance act Cascada headlining. The group, who reached international fame with song ‘Everytime We Touch‘, comprises Natalie Horler, Yann Peifer and Manuel Reuter.
Other performers include The UK Rock Show, Lorraine Crosby Heaven and Hell Show, The Jersey Beats, Beats of Brazil, Mud and Amy in The House.
At 6.15pm Provost Xander McDade will be joined on stage with Santa to switch on the Christmas Lights.
This will be followed by a fireworks display across the River Tay.
Perth Christmas parade from Thimblerow
Starts 5.30pm
The annual Christmas Parade will leave Thimblerow Car Park at 5.30pm, weaving its way through the city centre to the main stage on Tay Street.
As always, Perth Theatre’s panto dame will lead the way with Santa.
Local dance schools, community groups, and festive characters will be joining in the fun.
Community Stage at Horsecross Plaza
12 noon – 5pm
The community stage is right across from Santa’s Grotto so you can enjoy the fun while you queue.
Professional vocal trio The McAndrews Sisters will perform.
There will also be a pop-up panto with Snow White, The Princess Show including songs from films such as Frozen and Cobblers the Clown Show.
Santa’s Grotto and ice caves at Horsecross Plaza
12pm – 8pm
Santa and his reindeer fly in to the Horsecross Plaza on Friday November 18 and will remain for two weekends of gift giving and Christmas magic.
This year, for the first time in Perth, there will be North Pole ice caves.
Times below:
Friday, November 18: 2pm – 7pm
Saturday, November 19: 12pm – 8pm
Sunday, November 20: 12pm – 6pm
Friday, November 25: 2pm – 7pm
Saturday, November 26: 12pm – 8pm
Sunday, November 27: 12pm – 5pm
NOTES FOR ADULTS: One free gift per child under 12. You do not need to book to see Santa, however please do expect to queue. Ice caves Saturday and Sunday only.
George Street festivities
12 noon to 5pm
Inflatable Snow Globes feature a festive background and endless artificial snow.
This is a chance to bring the whole family together for a White Christmas photo.
There will also be street entertainers, self-playing organs, a rodeo reindeer and festive inflatables.
St Paul’s
Community groups from Perth & Kinross will gather as part of the day’s entertainment.
Elsewhere in the city centre
Festive stalls Follow the Christmas Cabin Trail in High Street and King Edward Street to find some of Perth’s best-loved independent retailers and makers.
Mill Street car park’s animal magic from 12 noon to 5pm Drop by to find Ayleswood Rare Breed animals from Kirkton Farm in Perth, the gorgeous Cairngorm Reindeer and Birds of Prey.
Walkabout acts Get up close for a picture with Paddington Bear and wave on high to the stiltwalkers.
Musical magic It wouldn’t be Christmas without the skirl of Perth Pipe Band – or go international and shake your Christmas booty to Onda Samba Band.
Festive facepainting and craft sessions
Hornes funfair All the fun of the fair will take place at Horizon Car Park, Mill Street (this is a paid for event).
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