No where does Christmas quite like Hartlepool! It’s the most magical time of the year when we illuminate the town with the dazzling Christmas lights! Join us at Church Square for some entertainment, followed by the pressing of the button to light up the town!

This FREE family friendly event is sponsored by headline sponsor X Energy with support from the Northern School of Art. Entertainment starts from 5pm with free craft making and face painting in Hartlepool Art Gallery with BloomInArt and Cheryl’s Face Painting. 

Make sure you don’t miss out the Rockin Robins – Reggie and Ruby and their new-born chick plus an egg on their quest for a new nest! They break into a boogie wherever they go, jiving along to the greatest seasonal music and spreading Christmas cheer wherever they go. 

Meet the stars of this year’s Hartlepool Pantomine, Aladdin and the Hartlepool Monkey. Sing and dance along to carols and other festive tunes performed by local choirs of all ages including Hartlepool Children’s Choir, Blue Rose Community Choir and Miss Toni’s Academy of Singing & Performing Arts. 

There will also be a stunning display of illustration and animation celebrating Hartlepool which will projected onto the Hartlepool Art Gallery created by the Northern School or Art. 

To find all the key information go to: www.hartlepool.gov.uk/christmaslightsswitchon

We can’t wait to see you all there!