Christmas Lights 2025
Vibe 1 is your official radio station for this year's Stafford Christmas Lights Switch On!
Here's the lowdown on what's happening:
DATE: SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2025
TIMES: 2:00 - 5:45PM
LOCATION: STAFFORD'S MARKET SQUARE
There will be lots of entertainment throughout the day including a fun fair and Live performances on the main stage in the Market Square from the Cartoon Kings and the cast of this year's Panto at the Gatehouse, Sleeping Beauty.
Plus, the whole thing will be hosted by Vibe 1, providing fun and smiles throughout the afternoon.
The event finale includes a spectacular firework display set to the biggest tunes of 2025!
Vibe 1 will also be Live from Stafford's Market Square with a special show broadcasting the whole thing on 107.3 FM, Online, via the Smart Speakers and on the Vibe 1 mobile app!
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STONE
The canal town will push the 'Christmas button' on Thursday 20th November on the High Street.
Entertainment starts from 5pm on the High Street with performances run through the evening, and the BIG switch on is scheduled for 7pm.
The event, organised by Stone Town Council, opens at 5pm with Kath Stanway compering the evening’s entertainment.
There will also be pupils from Alleynes Drama Society who will take to the stage with scenes from their Christmas pantomime Cinderella, while the combined schools’ choir, led this year by Mr Harrison from Christchurch Academy, will fill the High Street with music ahead of the big switch-on.
The popular event will also feature Warwick’s Funfair which will again line the Market Square and High Street, with a mix of food, trade and charity stalls offering plenty to browse and buy.
DATE: THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2025
TIMES: 5PM ONWARDS (LIGHTS SWITCH ON AT 7PM)
LOCATION: HIGH STREET AND MARKET SQUARE, STONE
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GNOSALL
The village of Gnosall are planning a a Christmas Carnival and Lights Switch On this year!
This festive celebration offers a full afternoon of seasonal magic, community spirit and family fun!
The Gnosall Christmas Carnival will take place on Saturday the 29th of November between 1pm and 6pm, with the official Christmas Light Switch-on at 5.30pm (and those will be brighter this year too!)
The Grosvenor Centre site will be transformed into a festive hub for Gnosall’s Christmas Carnival, which will extend throughout the afternoon and across the entire site, creating a festive event for our entire community to come together and celebrate the magic of Christmas, with something for everyone, no matter what your age!
- Indoor & outdoor Christmas Market with community stalls
- Festive food & drink
- Live entertainment on stage (1pm – 5pm)
- Christmas Raffle
- Santa’s Grotto
- Twinkle the Shetland pony
- North Staffs Storm Troopers
- Face Painting by Ewa
- Christmas Lantern Competition – details to follow
- The Christmas Light Switch-On at 5.30pm!
And more!
The Gnosall Christmas Carnival 2025 is free to attend and open to all.
There will be an exciting programme of festive activities, live entertainment, and community involvement, hosted by Vibe 1!