The main man comes to town on Saturday 16 November when we’ll be switching on Paisley’s Christmas lights.
We’ll have the always-popular Reindeer Parade (12.30pm – 1.30pm) in the town centre and here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening on the main stage:
DJ Gus from Pulse FM: 12pm – 12.30pm
Kardo: 1.45pm – 2.15pm
FUNBOX: 2.30pm – 3pm
Spice World: 3.15pm – 3.45pm
That Swinging Sensation present The Singing Santas: 4pm – 4.30pm
Nickajack Men: 4.45pm – 5.15pm
Reggie ‘n’ Bollie: 5.25pm – 5.55pm
Yes, that’s right... X-Factor sensations Reggie ‘n’ Bollie will be here to bring the good times, before we switch on the Christmas lights at 6pm.
As well as the main stage entertainment we’ve got loads of great Christmassy activities across the town centre for you to enjoy!
Christmas Choirs Concert
Paisley Abbey
1.45pm – 4pm
Get in the mood for the festive season as some of our most popular choirs sing carols and Christmas classics:
RockUs Choir: 1.45pm – 2.15pm
Schools Choir – West Primary School: 2.30pm – 2.45pm
Renfrewshire Gaelic Choir: 3pm – 3.15pm
Abbey Choristers: 3.30pm – 4pm
RockUs Choir: 4.15pm – 4.45pm
Event Mania!
Coats Venue
12pm – 6pm
Write your letter to Santa, get your face painted (or just decorated with a wee bit of glitter!), get a Christmas selfie, meet some of your favourite characters, do some Christmas arts and crafts or just go for it in the soft play…the possibilities are endless!
Festive Roller Disco
County Square
12pm – 5.45pm (various 45-minute slots available)
£2 per session
Get your skates on and get down to County Square for some disco fun on wheels!
Funfair
Bridge Street (and some small rides at Gilmour Street)
12pm – 8pm
Fairground fun for all the family!
Quiet Space
POP! Piazza Shopping Centre & Coats Venue
12pm – 6pm
Quiet, autism-friendly spaces with soft lighting and comfortable seating. Noise cancelling headphones and sensory items will be available.
Santa’s Grotto
Piazza Shopping Centre (outside POP! Space)
2pm – 5.30pm
Have you been naughty or nice? Pop into the Piazza and tell Santa what you’d like in your stocking this year (if you’ve been good!)
Urban Market presents Festive Craft Market
Piazza Shopping Centre
12pm – 6pm
Pick up a really special Christmas gift for a loved one with a great range of stalls and makers to buy from.
Visit the Reindeer
High Street (outside UWS entrance)
1.30pm – 2.15pm
They’ve had a long journey from the North Pole … so pay our reindeer a visit and thank them for bringing Santa to us!
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