Ouseburn Christmas lights: Time, date and what else is happening to celebrate the festive season
For the first time ever, Ouseburn will be hosting a Christmas light switch on this week.
The neighbourhood to the east of the city centre is well known for its selection of independent bars, shops and music venues, and 2025 marks the first time the area is getting together to get Christmas underway.
Hosted by the Ouseburn trust, the event will be the second switch on across the city this week after the city centre’s event.
This is everything you need to know about the Ouseburn Christmas light switch on.
When is the Ouseburn Christmas light switch on this year?
The event will run from 5pm until 8pm on Friday, November 7 with live entertainment, food and the switch on itself.
Where will the Christmas light switch on take place?
Lights are due to be switched on along Lime Street in the heart of the area.
What else is taking place across the area to celebrate?
Organisers of the event have said there will be late night shopping opportunities at various shops on and around Lime Street, along with live DJs and drink deals to enjoy.
A market will also be running from 4pm until 8pm at 51 Lime Street full of local artists and designers. This market will cost £2 to enter.
When are the other Christmas light switch on events on Tyneside?
The traditional city centre switch on will take place at the top of Grey Street on the evening of Thursday, November 6, while Whitley Bay’s Spanish City will turn on its lights on the evening of Sunday, November 16.