When are Bradford's Christmas light switch-ons taking place?

As festivities gear up ahead of Christmas, Bradford is set to play host to a variety of events.

From Pixie Lott and Punjabi Roots to Christmas Markets and K-pop, the district will be awash with entertainment to help ramp up the excitement.

Starting this weekend, Christmas lights switch-on events are taking place throughout November and December.

Encouraging residents to join in, Bradford Council's executive member for communities and neighbourhoods Ian Walker said: "Christmas lights switch-on events are a much-loved part of the festive season and a great way for people to come together and celebrate with family, friends and neighbours.

Special guest Pixie Lott will host the Christmas light switch-on at The Broadway Shopping Centre on Saturday, with live entertainment and festive activities.

There will also be performances from K-pop Fantasy Tribute and South Asian arts organisation Punjabi Roots, as well as an Elf Disco.

The event will also feature the Broadway Voices Competition, a contest for local choirs.

Over in Centenary Square the celebrations will continue throughout the weekend.

Fire and light artists Flame Oz will perform and there will be an immersive festive photo experience called Showglobes.

21 November

• Ilkley will host a day of festive activities, including a lantern parade, Christmas Grotto, and Santa will turn on the lights at 17:00
• The Grinch will host celebrations at Keighley's Airedale Centre, which include a rodeo reindeer and giant snow globe, and will take place until 18:00

22 November

• Bingley's Christmas market and lights switch-on includes bauble-decorating workshops at Bingley Little Theatre and more than 40 market stalls

23 November

• Haworth's Christmas lights switch-on event includes a market at Haworth Old Hall

28 November

• Santa comes to Shipley town centre with a programmes of events starting at 12:00 and culminating with the switch on at 16:45
• Addingham's event takes place in The Swan car park, in Main Street, and includes a brass band, carols and festive food and drink
• In Baildon children can join the Elf Team to help rescue Christmas, including a brass band, choir and crafts
• Burley-in-Wharfedale's switch on will be hosted by a secret "special guest celebrity", with the lights switched on at 16:25
• Wibsey's Christmas market features more than 60 stalls and an appearance from Bradford Bulls
• Clayton Village Hall hosts a Christmas Fayre, with the lights due to be switched on at 16:30

29 November

• Idle's Christmas event includes entertainment from 14:00, with the lights switched on at 18:00
• Saltaire's celebrations take place at Victoria Hall and the village will host a Living Advent Calendar throughout the month of December
• A Christmas Fair in the Town Hall and carols at the bandstand will take place in Silsden with the Christmas tree lights turned on at about 17:00

5 December

• Thackley Cricket Club hosts pizzas, hot dogs, and mulled wine as well as a festive tombola

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