What’s On
Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 will take place in Paisley town centre on Saturday 15 November from 1pm-6pm.
Get ready for the best Christmas yet at Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On, featuring the amazing Red Hot Chilli Pipers taking to the stage before the switch-on at 6pm!
The programme will feature an outdoor stage with live acts, lighting installations, street performances. Full information below.
Live stage programme
There will be live entertainment all day on our stage at Gauze Street (where it meets Silk Street) from 1pm until the switch on at 6pm.
The stage will be presented by radio presenter Gina McKie, arriving at 2pm.
- 1pm – 1.30pm: Johnstone Brass Band
- 1.30pm – 2pm: Angela Duncan Sings
- 2pm – 2.45pm: Artie’s Singing Kettle
- 3pm – 3.45pm: That Swing Sensation present The Swinging Santas
- 4pm – 4.45pm: Feeva
- 5pm – 5.45pm: Red Hot Chilli Pipers
- 5.45pm – 6pm: Switch-on build-up
- 6pm: Christmas Lights Switch-On moment
Pop-up performances
Pop-up performances outside Paisley Central Library from local singer-songwriters and community choirs will keep you entertained until the switch-on.
- 1pm – 1.30pm: Kara Ferguson
- 1.30pm – 2pm: Gaelic Choir
- 2pm – 2.30pm: The Happilele Group
- 2.30pm – 3pm: West Primary School Choir
- 3pm – 3.30pm: RockUs Choir
- 3.30pm – 4pm: Gaelic Choir
- 4pm – 4.30pm: Bridge of Weir Primary School
- 4.30pm – 5pm: Adam Slattery and Hollie Robinson
- 5pm – 5.30pm: Paisley Rock Choir
Food and drink
Big Feed’s Christmas Market will be in Abbey Close from 1pm – 6pm with a selection of delicious food and drink traders, as well as some market stalls – perfect for picking up a Christmas gift or two!
Food and drink stalls
- BASE Pizza: artisan pizzas
- Stag Bites the Hog: Scottish BBQ and slow-cooked meats
- Ceylon Cartel: Sri Lankan street food
- Firedog: gourmet hotdogs
- Little Margarita Truck: margaritas and mocktails
- Hector & Harriet: coffees and espresso martinis
Market stalls
- Melts My Heart UK: home fragrance and bath and body products
- Mama Mo’s Bows: handmade accessories
- Finn’s Emporium: dog-friendly, ethical products and treats
- Framed It: handmade Lego artworks
- Chulo’s Cookies – viral stuffed cookies
- Curiously Crafted: crochet plushies and gifts
- Made by Mary Jane: sublimated print products
- Cuantir: handmade and foraged artwork
- Condiment Man: homemade sauces
- Payne & Daughters: antiquities and collectibles
Entertainment
- Festive characters will be wandering through the town centre including Jack Frost on stilts and giant illuminated characters such as Santa and an elf.
- Magical Light Tunnels will light up Dunn Square with different colours, effects and music. The perfect festive photo opportunity.
- Head to Santa’s Workshop at the Art Department for some festive arts and crafts.
- Restoration and Creation will be hosting a Christmas wreath making workshop and a market in Browns Lane.
- There will also be a funfair in County Square, Bridge Street and Bridge Street Car Park.
Check out more Festive Fun in Renfrewshire.
Special thanks to Costa Coffee and First Mortgage Paisley for their contribution to Paisley’s Christmas creative programme.
