Manchester is the latest city to have its annual Christmas lights switch on with celebrities from stage and screen performing.
At 6:45 tonight, the lights will be formerly switched on by a selection of stars – some with connections to the city and others just rising stars such as Joe McElderry.
The full line up will include:
- Joe McElderry from Xfactor
- Many of the cast from Coronation Street
- The cast of the Queen musical We Will Rock You
- Thomas Law (Peter Beale from Eastenders) & Peter Pan at the Lowry
- The Zingzillas from Cbeebies
- Stars from A Christmas Carol at the Lowry
- Britain’s Got Talent finalist Liam McNally
…and quite a few other well known faces. The The Greater Manchester Police Band will be performing, and even Santa will be there we’re told as he takes a break from the city’s House of Fraser store.
The event will be hosted by Hosted by Key103’s Mike and Chelsea with live entertainment and a fireworks display. Admission is free all night.
Links in Manchester:
Hotels in Manchester
Visitor attractions in Manchester
Self-catering apartments in Manchester
Manchester City Council – Lights Switch On
