Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham
Type:Outdoor Event
Three town centre locations - Promenade (outside Cavendish House), High Street (outside Marks & Spencer), High Street (near Cambray Place), Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HP
☂️ Update: A wet weather plan is in place. Please check back on Saturday at 10am for details on where you can enjoy the Countdown to Christmas, sheltered from the rain! ☂️
Experience the launch of Christmas 2024 in Cheltenham!
Cheltenham Christmas town centre launch - Saturday 23rd November, 3.30pm - 7pm.
Brought to the town by Cheltenham BID, with donations collected during the event going to the Mayor's charities.
Join us in Cheltenham town centre for a magical afternoon of festive fun. The streets will be beautifully lit from dusk, creating the perfect twinkling backdrop for a wonderful line-up of free entertainment.
Featuring performances from local choirs, bands and dance troupes alongside roaming penguins, illuminated stilt-walking angels, snow machines and Granny Turismo - the world's first shopping trolley dance display team - you'll be spoilt for choice.
There will even be a special visit from Father Christmas himself. With the Christmas Gift Market on the Promenade, operated by Cotswold Market, also in full swing, it's the perfect opportunity to soak up the festive atmosphere and kick off your Christmas celebrations in style. So, wrap up warm and enjoy all that's on offer at your own pace.
Performance locations and approximate times:
High Street - near Cambray Place
3.30pm - iSing
4.15pm - Cotswold Male Voice Choir
5pm - Got2Sing
5.30pm - Janet Marshall Dance School
6pm - Rock Choir
Plus… Walkabout performances from Illuminated Stilt-Walking Angels and Father Christmas, and guaranteed snow!
High Street - near Marks & Spencer
4pm - Got2Sing
4.30pm - iSing
5.15pm - Cheltenham Silver Band (Part 1)
6pm - Cheltenham Silver Band (Part 2)
The Promenade - near Cavendish House (open until late on Saturday 23 Nov).
3.30pm - Cheltenham Ukulele Group
4.30pm - Cheltenham Children's Choir
5pm - Musicality
Plus… Walkabout performances from The Penguin Family and Granny Turismo, and guaranteed snow!
Also taking place on Saturday 23 November - The Brewery Quarter Christmas Party and the Christmas Lights Switch On at Pittville Pump Room.
Head to Cheltenham town centre. There are numerous centrally located car parks including Regents Arcade, John Lewis and NCP opposite The Brewery. Alternatively, use the Park & Ride at Arle Court.
Cheltenham is well connected with trains and buses.
| Season (23 Nov 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 15:30 | - 19:00 |
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