Leamington is set to welcome the festive season this weekend with its annual Christmas lights switch-on, featuring live music, entertainment, food stalls and a Christmas market.

The event will take place on Sunday, 15 November, on Parade, with a full day of festive activities planned for residents and visitors.

The Christmas market will open at 10am, giving visitors the chance to browse a variety of stalls and enjoy festive food and drink.

Stage entertainment will then begin at 3pm, ahead of the much-anticipated Christmas lights switch-on at 5.30pm.

The event is free to attend and will run until 6 pm.

Full stage line-up

A programme of live performances and special appearances will take place throughout the afternoon.

The line-up includes:

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• 3pm: Royal Spa Brass Band
• 3.30pm: Twin Flames
• 4.15pm: Impact Steel Drums
• 4.45pm: Amelia Webster and David Bradley
• 5pm: Royal Spa Centre pantomime cast
• 5.15pm: Interviews with Kevin Murphy, Yvonne McKinnon and Darren Butler
• 5.25pm: Address from Royal Leamington Spa Mayor, Cllr Sarah Boad
• 5.30pm: Christmas lights switch-on
• 5.35pm: Vince

The event is set to finish at around 6 pm.

Leamington is set to welcome the festive season this weekend with its annual Christmas lights switch-on, featuring live music, entertainment, food stalls and a Christmas market (image via Nub News)

Road closures

Several roads in the town centre will be closed to traffic on the day (15 November) to accommodate the celebrations.

From midnight until 11pm:

• Parade, at the junction with Clarendon Avenue and Regent Grove
• Warwick Street, at the junction with Guy Street and Tavistock Street
• Regent Street, at the junction with Bedford Street and Park Street

From 6am until 11pm:

• Parade, at the junction with the Town Hall and Dormer Place
• Parade will be closed to northbound traffic only.

Vehicles will still be able to exit Hamilton Terrace, but will only be permitted to turn left.