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The entertainment line-up has been announced, alongside a call for lucky ticket holders to get there early, ready for a fantastic night of fun.
Entry gates to George Square, in Cochrane Street and George Street, will open to ticket holders at 5pm.
The event, hosted by Clyde 1 presenters George Bowie and Cassi Gillespie, will start at 5.30pm when On Repeat – an uplifting girl group tribute band – take to the stage.
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The merriment will continue with an appearance by the Pavilion Theatre’s Beauty and the Beastie panto stars and Soul Nation Choir.
Ahead of the big switch on at 7pm, Scottish singer-songwriting sensation Nathan Evans will take to the stage with musical duo SAINT PHNX.
With Glasgow’s Christmas lights switch-on drawing thousands of visitors to the city centre, road closures and parking restrictions will be in place.
Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren, said: “The Christmas lights switch-on is a highlight in Glasgow’s cultural calendar. The entertainment at this year’s event is certain to lift the spirit, get us singing and make us smile. Then, when the lights burst on, we know Christmas is on its way.
“The occasion brings communities from across Glasgow together for a magical evening of festive joy. And it is only the start of a holiday season that offers a multitude of activities for everyone, from the Winterfests at George Square and St Enoch Square to the beloved annual Santa Dash and Style Mile Carnival.”
George Bowie added: “It always feels so special to host Glasgow’s Christmas lights switch-on and this year is no different with a brilliant line-up of acts to entertain the 10,000-strong festive crowd. I can’t wait.”
Bowie@Breakfast co-host Cassi Gillespie said: “I love Glasgow’s Christmas lights switch-on every year. That is when I feel the countdown to Christmas really starts and with all the activities and performances we have planned this year in George Square, it will be impossible not to feel festive!”
