Multiple entertainment acts will wow the crowds at the Warminster Christmas Celebrations 2024 on Saturday 30th November. The full line-up has been announced which includes a Freddie Mercury tribute act – One Vision of Freddie – ahead of the highly anticipated Christmas lights switch-on at 5.30pm.
The exciting Warminster Christmas Celebrations 2024 will kick start at 10am, with the town set to come together for a packed festive extravaganza.
The Warminster Business Network (WBN) in conjunction with Warminster Town Council has finalised exciting plans with roads once again closed in the town centre and a record number of 130 stalls across the High Street, Market Place, Weymouth Street and in the Civic Centre in Sambourne Road.
There will be a mix of the best makers, food producers and old favourites with the independent market open until 6pm, encouraging a full day of shopping and trading across the town. The Civic Centre market will also have an exciting array of festive stalls inside as well as Santa’s Grotto and food and drink available until 4.30pm.
The packed live entertainment schedule will feature a mix of music including local schools, Christmas carols, solo artists, rock covers and local bands all performing at the top of the Market Place from 10am.
Izzy Wheeler, 18, and Seren Maskelyne, 17, are both talented solo performers, ready to take to the stage performing a mix of cover songs and original material.
Popular local 5-piece band Brakelight have collated an eclectic mix of covers as well as festive picks for the celebration. The wonderful Rock Choir are also ready to entertain the crowds with their upbeat numbers, ahead of headline act One Vision of Freddie.
Warminster Town Mayor, Cllr Stacie Allensby, said:
The Warminster Christmas Celebrations and lights switch-on is set to be the shopping highlight of the year. It is so exciting to have a record number of stalls attending as well as an exciting entertainment schedule.
We are delighted once again to be working alongside the Warminster Business Network to put on this incredible event that involves even more of Warminster than ever before.
Shops across the town including in East Street, Chinns Court and George Street will also be open, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase a variety of gifts for all, ahead of Christmas Day.
The High Street and Market Place will be closed from 7am until 8pm, with road closures in place; buses will be using temporary bus stops. Residents are encouraged to walk to the event if possible.
Public toilets will be available at the Civic Centre, Sambourne Road, Warminster BA12 8LB until 4.30pm as well as in Central Car Park. Parking will be available at Wiltshire Council car parks around Warminster.
Warminster takes a great deal of pride in its annual Christmas celebrations with a festive atmosphere planned and a further exciting announcement coming soon.
Full Warminster Christmas Celebrations entertainment schedule:
10am – 10.30am: Avenue School
10.30am – 11am: Sambourne School
11am – 11.30am: Heytesbury School
12pm – 12.35pm: Izzy Wheeler
12.40pm – 1.15pm: Seren Maskelyne
1.30pm – 3pm: Brakelight
3pm – 4pm: Rock Choir
4.15pm – 5pm: Freddie Mercury tribute – One Vision of Freddie
The Warminster Independent Market in the High Street has very limited room for a couple of 2m x 2m stalls – if the stalls are something quirky and different. For more information email: thewarminsterindependent@gmail.com.
For more information on the event contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Last modified: 13 November 2024
