Saturday 22nd November | Quarry Street, Hamilton Town Centre | 10am – 5:45pm
Hamilton is set to sparkle once again as we celebrate the official start of the festive season! Join us in the heart of the town for a full day of music, dance, entertainment and community cheer — all building up to the big Christmas Lights Switch-On at 5:30pm with Santa and our very own Hamilton Hero.
This is one of the biggest festive celebration in South Lanarkshire, attracting thousands of visitors every year — a day packed with live performances, family fun, and a true community spirit that lights up the town.
“The Light Switch-On is one of the highlights of the year for Hamilton — a day that really captures the warmth, spirit and pride of our community. We can’t wait to celebrate our Hamilton Hero and enjoy a day filled with brilliant talent and festive fun. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day, and we’d love everyone to come along, get involved and shop local while you’re here.” Malcolm Thomas-Harley – Hamilton Our Town.
🎤 Main Stage — Quarry Street
11:30 – Music Man
12:00 – MLU Squad
12:20 – Valerie Brown School of Dance
12:50 – The Greatest Showman Tribute
13:30 – Jane Henderson
14:00 – Geezah
14:30 – Soundroutes
15:00 – Freddie Mercury Tribute
15:40 – Sambayabamba
16:00 – Spiceworld (Spice Girls Tribute)
16:45 – Garry King
17:20 – Hamilton Hero & Speeches
17:30 – 🎅 Light Switch-On with Santa and the Hamilton Hero
17:35 – Singalong Finale with Geezah & Junior Play
🎶 Bandstand Stage
12:00 – Steve Who
12:30 – The Music Man
13:00 – MLU Squad
13:30 – Valerie Brown School of Dance
14:00 – Connor Wilson
14:30 – Sambayabamba
14:50 – Karen Allison Dance
15:10 – Soundroutes
15:45 – Garry King
🎪 Roaming Fun & Family Entertainment
Keep your eyes peeled for Think Circus, Walking Theatre Company, and our talented face painters bringing sparkle and smiles all along Quarry Street.
🎡 Over on Townhead Street, Smiths Family Funfair will be in full swing — the perfect stop for a bit of festive excitement between shows!
🛍️ Shop Local This Christmas
While you’re here, explore Hamilton’s brilliant range of independent shops, cafés and businesses — every purchase made locally helps support the people and places that make our town so special.
✨ Be Part of the Magic
The Hamilton Market will be open from 10am, filled with local traders, food stalls and festive gifts — perfect for kicking off your Christmas shopping.
So wrap up warm, bring your family and friends, and join us as we light up Hamilton for the most magical night of the year!
👉 Full festive programme available at: hamiltonourtownfestive.my.canva.site
