Event Description
Join us on Saturday 22 November 2025 from 10am – 6pm for a fun-packed day, all building up to the annual Great Malvern Christmas Lights Switch On.
Enjoy the winter wonderland-themed day in Great Malvern with live entertainment across the town, local trader market in Abbey Road and in the library, workshops, and our regular visit from Father Christmas in his grotto at Great Malvern Library (open 10am – 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm).
The excitement builds until 5.30pm, when the pantomime celebrities will be switching on the Christmas lights from Belle Vue Island following the parade up Church Street. Live entertainment will be taking place all afternoon on the BBC Hereford and Worcester Stage on Belle Vue Island, so there there will be plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy.
There are many fantastic independent shops in town to explore as part of your festive day out, along with a mouth-watering range of eateries.
Plus, take a look at the Traditional Christmas Market in the Priory Grounds and the Artisan Craft Market in the Lyttelton Rooms. There’s also lots going on in Great Malvern Priory, including the Christmas Priory Super Saturday and Christmas Tree Festival.
Performance schedule
Belle Vue Island
11.15am – 11.45am: Malvern Chase Brass Band
12.15pm – 1pm: i-sing Choir
1.15pm – 2pm: Nothin’ But Dust
2.15pm – 2.45pm: Stagecoach Malvern
4pm – 4.30pm: MSJ Junior Choir
4.35pm – 5.05pm: Nakisha
5pm – 5.30pm: Tammy Gooding – lead-up to light switch-on
Coach House Theatre
10.30am – 10.55am: Malvern Hills District Brass Band
11am & 2pm: A Surprise for Farmer Christmas (limited tickets may be available on the door)
1.30pm – 1.55pm: String Box
Malvern Library
10am – 10.40am: Malvern Chase Brass Band
11am – 11.45am: Amelia K Academy
11.55am – 12.20pm: Little Theatre Makers
12.30pm – 1.10pm: Malvern Rock Choir
1.20pm – 2pm: Minims Musical Theatre Choir
2.15pm onwards: Solo Circus
Don’t forget – the Christmas parade will start at 5.15pm, walking up Church Street with performances from BaixaBeat and Dance in Motion, plus the panto celebrities.
Remember to take part in the free window trail and vote for your favourite. For more details, visit the Malvern Town Council website.
