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Manchester Christmas Lights Switch On 2018

Music, fireworks and screaming crowds welcome the festive season in style.

Max George, Jonas Blue, Mike Toolan and Kelly Pegg on stage at Manchester Christmas Lights Switch On 2018
Author: Russell ShirePublished 3rd Nov 2018

Halloween is done, which means that Christmas must be right around the corner right?

It certainly is in Manchester where the Christmas lights have been switched on in front of a huge crowd

Hits Radio and Manchester Council hosted the event that saw Max George and Jonas Blue perform in front of thousands of festive Mancunians.

Jonas Blue helped Hits Radio presenter Mike Toolan and Kelly Pegg press the button to illuminate the city.

The crowd was showered with confetti and rewarded with a spectacular ten-minute fireworks show over the beautiful and historic town hall.

This is the last year that the event will be in Albert's Square for the foreseeable future as the town hall itself is about to undergo a huge renovation.

There was a huge crowd at the event dancing and singing to the acts:

Check out images of the event here:

Max George performs to a crowd of 20,000 at the Manchester Christmas Lights

Max George performs to a crowd of 20,000 at the Manchester Christmas Lights


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The crowd is showered in confetti at Manchester Christmas lights switch on 2018

The crowd is showered in confetti at Manchester Christmas lights switch on 2018


So it is official, Christmas 2018 has begun whether you're ready or not.

Manchester's famous Christmas markets are about to open too so you can't escape festive fun if you're in the city!