Ipswich Christmas lights switch-on set for November with panto cast

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 13:33 · Archive

Ipswich's Christmas lights will be switched on at the Cornhill on Sunday, November 15, with entertainment and cast members from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Ipswich's annual Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Sunday, November 15 from 4pm to 7.30pm at the Cornhill. The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Pat Bruce-Browne, will illuminate the town centre lights at 6.45pm. The event will feature live music and seasonal entertainment, alongside special guests including the cast of Ipswich Regent Theatre's 2026 pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Jane Riley, portfolio holder for culture and customers at Ipswich Borough Council, said the switch-on is 'one of the most anticipated events in Ipswich's calendar' and marks the start of festive activities across the town centre. These include the Christmas Fayre, Santa's Grotto and a Blue Badge Drive-Through event.

Following the switch-on, the Christmas lights will remain in place throughout the town centre until early January. The Blue Badge Christmas Lights Drive-Through returns on Sunday, November 29 from 6pm to 9pm, with free tickets that must be booked online in advance.

How it is being reported

• Date of Ipswich Christmas light switch on announced with panto starsIpswich Christmas lights switch-on brings festive fun, live music and Snow White cast to Cornhill, with town centre events continuing from November.Ipswich Star · 16 Oct, 12:53
• Date of Ipswich Christmas light switch on announced with panto starsIpswich Christmas lights switch-on brings festive fun, live music and Snow White cast to Cornhill, with town centre events continuing from November.East Anglian Daily Times · 16 Oct, 12:38

In this story: Ipswich · Cornhill · Mayor of Ipswich · Councillor Pat Bruce-Browne · Jane Riley · Ipswich Borough Council · Ipswich Regent Theatre · Suffolk Sound

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