Get ready for a magical night in Lincoln as we kick-start the holidays.
This year’s Lincoln Christmas Lights, organised by City of Lincoln Council, will be switched on by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Clare Smalley; accompanied by the British athlete and bronze medal winner in the 2026 European Athletics Championships, Abbie Donnelly. They'll be joined by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith and the stars of the New Theatre Royal’s panto for a night of celebration.
The festivities kick off at 4.30pm, with live music and entertainment on the stage in front of the War Memorial, featuring Ross Carrick and BBC Lincolnshire presenters from 5pm. Enjoy dazzling performances from the Danielle Rawlinson School of Dance, the County Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society Choir, the New Theatre Royal Junior Ensemble, and the cast of ‘Beauty & the Beast’. And don’t miss a special visit from Father Christmas himself!
The big moment: the lights will be switched on at approximately 6.50pm. Come along and celebrate the start of Christmas in Lincoln!