‘Light Up Chichester’ – Christmas Lights Switch-On and Afterparty

Chichester BID, in partnership with Chichester City Council, is excited to present Light Up Chichester, a reimagined Christmas Lights Switch On event taking place on Saturday 23rd November 2024. This year’s festivities will bring together the community for a day filled with family-friendly fun, live performances and festive celebrations, culminating in the brand-new Light Up Chichester: The Afterparty, a celebration set to carry the magic of Christmas late into the evening.
 
 Daytime Festivities

 From 11am, Chichester’s city centre will come alive with festive activity. Visitors can enjoy live music, street entertainment, a light show, a snow machine transforming the streets into a winter wonderland, and interactive activities for families. Other highlights of the day include the popular Starlight Trail at The Novium Museum and Pallant House Gallery, where children and families can create their own paper lanterns. Chichester District Council will host a pop-up food market on East Street offering seasonal delights from local vendors.

 The cast of Chichester Festival Theatre’s Cinderella will lead the countdown to the Christmas Lights Switch On at 5pm outside The Assembly Rooms in North Street. The Rotary Club of Chichester’s Tree of Goodwill will also light up, and the traditional blessing of the tree by the Dean of Chichester will take place on Sunday 24th November.
 
 Light Up Chichester: The Afterparty

For the first time, the festive fun continues after the lights are switched on! Light Up Chichester: The Afterparty will see restaurants, pubs, and bars across the city offering themed events, festive menus, live music, and Christmas cocktails from 5pm until late.
 
 Highlights include Victorian drinks at The Havana, live Christmas music at The Eastgate Inn, meeting Elsa and Anna at The Chantry, festive singalongs at The Chichester Inn, and DJ sets at The Vestry. It’s the perfect way to carry the festive cheer into the night.