Waterfront Christmas Celebrations

Christmas is such a magical time of year and what better way to spend it than by visiting one of the many fabulous events that the city of Plymouth has to offer. This weekend (19th and 20th November), head down to The Barbican where there will be a snow machine, a selection of entertainment including local choirs and a brass band and even real reindeer! There will be interactive tours, where you can follow Scrooge down the cobbled streets of The Barbican to uncover the truth about his Christmas past, present and future. This is set to be a fantastic local event in a treasured historic area of the city. The Barbican and Sutton Harbour are home to a range of independent shops and art galleries as well as restaurants and cafes, so why not attend this wonderful family event, whilst supporting local trade at the same time!

For more details on this festive event, please visit the Visit Plymouth.

The programme

Saturday 19

All day – Play in a real snow at The Parade

All day – Take an Elfie Selfie at The Parade triangle with Pin and Pose

All day – Book a Christmas Tour around the historic cobbles of The Barbican. More details to be confirmed.

TBC – Meet the Pilgrims who will tell you what Christmas was like in 1620!

2pm – 2.20pm & 2.40pm – 3pm – Mayflower Choir performance on Quay Square

3pm – 3.30pm – Starlines Theatre School performs a song and dance

More to be confirmed.

Sunday 20

All day – Meet Anna & Elsa at the Princesses Party

All day – Go and see Santas Sleigh with 2 real life adult reindeers and a 6 month old reindeer

All day – Play in a real snow at The Parade

All day – Take an Elfie Selfie at The Parade triangle with Pin and Pose

All day – Book a Christmas Tour around the historic cobbles of The Barbican. More details to be confirmed

2.15pm – 2.45pm – PQA Plymouth Ltd perform a combination of musical theatre and acting

3pm – 3.45pm – Ocean City Sound Choir

3.30pm – 4pm – The Mayflower Chorus meet Santa and accompany him to The Parade Christmas Tree

3.50pm – 4pm – Santa and Elf arrives on the RNLI Lifeboat followed by Santa switching on the Christmas Lights with the Lord Mayor

4pm – 4.10pm – Mayflower Chorus perform after the Christmas Lights switch on

4.15pm – 4.45pm – Estover Soundhouse Brass Band

4.15pm – 4.45pm – A performance from the Musical Theatre Group from Plymouth University

More to be confirmed.