Published Date: Nov 1st, 2023
Excitement is building as we gear up for Dunfermline’s Christmas light switch-on, happening on Sunday 19 November.
Get ready for a heartwarming dose of tradition and festivities as we bring back carol singers, bands, and pipers to serenade you through the city centre. You can also find the perfect present at the Artisan Craft Market on St Catherines Wynd. Kingdom FM will be rocking the High Street with headline act Cammy Barnes and support from Gavin Patrick, Dionne Hickey, and Billy Reekie. For those feeling a little more active, you can take part in the Rotary Club of Dunfermline's Annual Santa Dash through the city.
Looking forward to the day, Cllr James Calder, Convenor of the City of Dunfermline Area Committee, commented: "2023 has been a fantastic year for Dunfermline, let’s end it on a high and make this Christmas one to remember.
“Join us and Santa on Sunday 19 November as we light up our City Centre with some Christmas cheer.”
On Sunday, November 19, the heart of Dunfermline will transform into a traffic-free, magical wonderland from 12pm to 6 pm. Here's what to expect:
| Time | What | Locations |
| 12-4pm | Artisan Craft Market | St Catherine’s Wynd |
| 1-5.30pm | Kingdom FM roadshow | Glen Gates |
| 2pm | Santa Dash | Starts at M&S |
| 4.30pm | Christmas Parade | M&S to Glen Gates |
| 5pm | Light switch-on by Provost | Glen Gates |
On the run up to Christmas more festive events are planned in the city centre, for the latest information go to dunfermline.com/events-in-dunfermline
To sign up for the Santa Dash go to Santa Dash Dunfermline.
N.B.: Road Closure – Sunday 19 November from 12 – 6 pm, High Street, Douglas Street and Maygate will be officially closed with no traffic through to Bruce Street, St Catherine’s Wynd and Bridge Street.