Printworks announces Christmas switch-on event with huge celebrity guest
On Saturday 29th November, Printworks is bringing Manchester’s brightest Christmas lights switch-on to the city centre, complete with a festive singalong and live entertainment, a 16ft immersive digital tree with prizes and special celebrity guest Will Mellor.
The family-friendly celebrations kick off from 4.30pm with a performance from the incredibly fun roaming brass band Mr Wilson’s Second Liners who will build the party atmosphere. This is followed by a family Christmas singalong at 5pm on Printworks’ interactive gaming screen, where visitors can belt out classic Christmas songs together.
At 6pm, TV legend Will Mellor will officially flip the switch on the venue’s 16ft digital Christmas tree and unveil brand-new festive and interactive content that will shine down on visitors from Europe’s largest digital ceiling.
The content-led display will showcase Santa’s sleigh flying across the building to create a magical moment for children, with Santa Claus also pointing out to visitors and telling them if they have made it to the naughty or nice list for added fun!
The event will finish with a one-hour DJ set from Jack Clark to keep visitors in the festive spirit. Throughout December, guests at Printworks can also enjoy the chance to win prizes from the venue’s tenants, as well as hotel stays and much more. Printworks’ interactive tree will give visitors the chance to enter daily competitions by inputting their details into the digital entry form on the tree.
Daniel Davis, Centre Manager, said: “Families loved last year’s festive switch-on, which brought light to the city when the citywide celebration was cancelled. We’re thrilled to bring it back even bigger and brighter.”
Adding: “With our incredible digital ceiling and new interactive features, we’re giving visitors a Christmas experience like no other full of music, magic and surprises. Our 16ft digital tree is something truly unique to Manchester, and with 25 prizes up for grabs throughout December, there’s a real reason to keep coming back. Whether you’re joining us for the switch-on or popping in for a festive meal or film, we can’t wait to celebrate with the community.”