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Highcross - the home of Christmas sparkle.
This is your essential guide to Christmas at Highcross. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, meeting friends for festive food and drinks, or simply soaking up the Christmas atmosphere, you'll find a warm welcome and unforgettable festive moments at Highcross this season.
Step into a sweet seasonal wonderland at Highcross Leicester this Christmas, where candy canes, gingerbread treats and festive sparkle bring the centre to life.
- Let the festivities begin! On 18 November, follow the Spark Drummers and join us for our Christmas Lights Switch-On.
- Wander through twinkling displays filled with oversized candy canes, gumdrop garlands and gingerbread-inspired decorations.
- Capture magical festive moments at our Instagram-worthy photo spots.
- Discover delicious seasonal treats and festive surprises as you explore.
- Bring the family along to our FREE pop-up panto, featuring Mother Christmas and the mischievous Pudding, the Elf, as they find themselves in all sorts of mischief and chaos. You might even spot a special appearance from Father Christmas himself! Performances take place every Saturday from 21 November to 20 December, with a final show on Wednesday 23 December, just before Father Christmas heads off on his Christmas Eve journey around the world.
- Get into the festive spirit with heart-warming performances from the Salvation Army Band in the centre on Saturday 5 and 19 December.
To make it easier for you to enjoy the festivities, you can pre-pay for parking at Highcross for just £5 for upto 12 hours.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Let the festivities begin! Follow the Spark Drummers and join us for our Christmas Lights Switch-On and be part of the magical moment when Highcross becomes the 'Home of Christmas sparkle'.
The Gingerbread Pop-Up Panto
You are specially invited to The Gingerbread Pop-up Panto by Mother Christmas! Step into her Christmas kitchen at Highcross Leicester and be delighted by a FREE mini pop-up panto show, including a star appearance by the big man himself - Father Christmas!
The Alpine Bar
Enjoy some après shop at our pop-up Alpine bar! With warming drinks, festive cocktails, beers, wines and hot chocolates, all served in a themed alpine setting complete with twinkling lights, rustic décor and après-ski vibes.
Salvation Army band
Get into the festive spirit with a heart-warming performance from the Salvation Army Band at Highcross Leicester (Upper Mall, near Timberland). Enjoy a selection of Christmas carols, seasonal favourites and uplifting live music as you shop, dine and soak up the magic of the season.