Who is turning on the Norwich Christmas lights in 2024?

This year's festive switch-on event will take place on Thursday, November 14.

Provided by Norwich BID, with support from Norwich City Council, the lighting scheme is 100pc LED and powered by 100pc renewable energy.

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While many streets will be illuminated, it has been confirmed that the Tunnel of Light, which was based in Hay Hill, has now gone for good. 

The event will run from 5.30pm to 7.05pm at City Hall, with the lights switched on from the stage at 7pm. 

The Christmas lights switch-on in 2023 (Image: Newsquest) Entertainment, hosted by Norwich City Council, will include YouTube sensation Leon Mallett (East Anglian Boy), singer Juliet and Triple Threat Theatre.

There will also be a Christmas Disco from The Catton Grove Allstars and a performance from Framtastics Gymnastics.

Father Christmas on the steps of City Hall (Image: Newsquest)

Father Christmas will make an appearance and the Revd Canon Edward Carter from St Peter Mancroft Church will deliver a festive blessing. 

There will be a special guest to switch on the festive lights – Norfolk comedy star Owen Evans from double act The Nimmo Twins.

He is appearing as the dame in the Aladdin panto at Norwich Theatre Royal.

Panto and Nimmo Twins star Owen Evans will turn on the lights (Image: Submitted)

Following the switch-on, there will be more entertainment in Gentleman’s Walk, with a brass band playing seasonal favourites. 

There will also be a funfair from 4.30pm until late and many Norwich Market stalls will stay open until 8pm. 

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Cllr Claire Kidman, council cabinet member for A Prosperous Norwich, said: “Our Festive Lights Switch-on, hosted by the council in front of City Hall, is a wonderful and enjoyable annual treat which for many of us marks the start of the countdown to the festive period.

"We do hope everyone from all communities and all beliefs, and of all ages, will come along and enjoy this joyous gathering of festive goodwill and fun and experience the community spirit which makes Norwich so special.”