Get ready for the most magical day of the year! Grab your family, friends, and neighbours as we officially kick off the festive season in Gravesend Town Centre on Saturday 14 November
This spectacular day of FREE live music, street entertainment, and holiday cheer is the perfect way to welcome the countdown to Christmas.
Kickstart your Christmas shopping. Gravesend's vibrant town and wonderful independent boutiques will be open and ready to welcome you. By shopping local, you are supporting our fantastic community businesses, Grab a festive treat from a local café and find unique gifts you won't get anywhere else.
Main stage line-up
Turn up the volume on your festive celebrations with an incredible afternoon of live music and entertainment:
13:30 to 16:45
- 13:30. Jason Allen Sway will kick off the afternoon with the ultimate holiday soundtrack, featuring classic swing and festive hits.
- 14:30. K-POP All Stars with a fast-paced, high-octance performance featuring all your favourite K-Pop songs.
- 15:30. Gold will be performing live and are guaranteed to get the New Road crowd singing and dancing.
- 16:30. Christmas Lights Switch-On: Join the Mayor of Gravesham and stars of this year's Panto, The Wizard of Oz for the ultimate crowd countdown to light up the town.
- 16:45. The headline act Lisa Maffia & MC Romeo will be keeping the party going after the big switch-on with an incredible live set from UK garage royalty.
Street entertainment schedule
Please note all timings are subject to change.
New Road
- Roaming Elves & Presents at 11:00, 12:30 and 14:00
- The Gingerbread Men at 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30
- Walkabout Reindeers at 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30
- Children’s Rides from 11:00 to 18:00
Hop on-board the Santa Bus from 10:00 to 19:00. The Santa Bus is bringing a uniquely magical, Instagram-friendly experience for the whole family! Step on board to enjoy the perfect blend of live meet-and-greets with Santa and an exciting virtual experience.
High Street
The Juggling Elves will be defying gravity with festive tricks and comedy from 11:00, 12:30 and 14:00.
St George's Shopping Centre
Step into a winter wonderland at the Giant Snow Globe from 11:00 to 16:00. Nestled among our vibrant street performers, this spectacular, life-sized inflatable snow globe invites families and friends to step directly inside the magic.
