Princes Square Christmas Light Switch On

Princes Square is switching on its Christmas lights on Sunday 15 November, the event that kicks off the festive season in the square. It's an annual thing, and this year M is the one to do the honours. The organisers are inviting families and friends to share an afternoon of festive cheer, community spirit and the excitement of the lights being switched on.

Once they're on, the square transforms into a sparkling winter destination of festive displays and a vibrant atmosphere. It's the starting point for the whole Christmas season in the city centre, and the switch-on itself is the moment that gets things moving. If you've got kids or a group to bring along, it's a good way to ease into the festive mood before the December rush properly sets in.

And it's not just the square that changes. Around the city, the wider Christmas season brings a magical glow to Glasgow, with twinkling lights, carol singing, crafting workshops and ice skating, and venues offering Christmas-themed activities throughout December. So the switch-on is really the first of many things to do across town over the coming weeks.

It's all happening at Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3JN, on Sunday 15 November. Entry is free, so you can just turn up with whoever you're bringing along.