Join us as we get Dartford ready for Christmas
Get ready for a fantastic day of entertainment and giveaways as we get Dartford ready for Christmas.
Our festive season kicks off in the town centre with Orchard Theatre pantomime stars, great tribute acts and community entertainment groups.
We'll have a special market running until 8pm on the High Street, giveaways in our shopping centres and roaming entertainment from Cohesion Plus all supporting our main stage in Brewery Square.
We want everyone to enjoy the Big Christmas Switch On, so if you have any need for additional space or accessibility needs, please let us know in advance by emailing leisure.services@dartford.gov.uk.
What's on during the day?
- Cohesion Plus Bhangra Santas
- Orchard Theatre Choir
- Milkshake's David Ribi
- Orchard Theatre Ukulele Group
- Fleet 2 Signing Choir
- Tributes to Michael Buble, Freddie Mercury and Taylor Swift
- Pantomime stars including Joe Pasquale and Abbie Budden
- A market running until 8pm
High Street entertainment will start from 10am at One Bell Corner, with main stage activity starting at 2pm.
We'll be turning Dartford's Christmas lights on at around 5pm.
Final times and acts will be confirmed closer to the time.