Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas is one of our favourite times of year, where the team decorate Merchant Square with over 10km of sparkly lights between the Floating Pocket Park and St Marys Bridge. This year, you can expect more Christmas installations than ever before including tunnels of light, twinkly arches, festive deer, illuminated trees and of course, our annual 20 ft Christmas tree! Our tree is particularly special because it changes colour, so look out for the moving candy cane stripes!

Join us as we kick off the Christmas season with our Switch-On event on Thursday, 28th November, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The evening will be filled with festive favourites to get you in the holiday spirit! Enjoy live music from The Bombshells, performing all your favourite Christmas classics that will have you dancing along.

Be one of the first 100 attendees and enjoy a complimentary treat! We’re offering 50 free portions of mulled wine/cider and 50 free portions of hot chocolate—available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mulled wine/cider will be served from our pop-up Christmas bar. To redeem your complimentary drink, simply like our post on Instagram, follow our account and show it at the bar.

You can also support Cosmic Charity by purchasing Christmas cards, honey, or gingerbread throughout the evening. After the first 100 drinks have been claimed, additional drinks and sweet treats will be available for purchase.

Keep an eye out for the illuminated stilt walkers and join us for the countdown to the switch-on at 6 PM. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

T&C’s

• There are 50 portions of hot chocolate and 50 portions of mulled wine/cider available on a first come first served basis to those that have entered the competition. Guests that have entered are entitled to one portion each.
• To redeem your complimentary drink, you must like the Merchant Square Christmas post on Instagram and follow our account and present your phone at the bar.
• Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase throughout the evening.
• Alcohol will only be served to people of age and you must present a valid ID if prompted
• This event may be subject to cancellation or changes due to unforeseen weather. In such cases, event organisers will make reasonable efforts to inform attendees in advance.
• By attending this event, you consent to the use of images for promotional purposes of the event