Extraordinary event will take place later this month and will be a ‘special community event’ with more than just switching on Christmas lights
Christmas is just around the corner and while cities all over the UK get ready to switch on the Christmas lights – one city has gone a step further.
Bristol’s SS Great Britain is set to host a variety of Christmas events this year, including the much-anticipated Christmas tree lights switch-on event.
The landmark’s Christmas lights switch on, described as a ‘special community event’, will take place on Thursday, 27 November at 6pm in Brunel Square.
Organisers have revealed that this year’s event has a unique theme – Golden Glow – which is linked to the SS Great Britain’s Golden Ticket education programme.
This initiative provides enriching learning experiences for primary schools most affected by deprivation in Bristol, as well as local SEND schools.
The Christmas lights switch on will showcase a beautiful tree adorned with festoon lighting and a snow machine, while performances from a local choir will certainly get locals into the festive spirit.
But it’s just one of the many Christmas events happening at the SS Great Britain this year.
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Here are a few more you might want to check out…, according to Bristol Live.
Masquerade Ball
When: 6 December, 2025 at 6pm until midnight.
According to the event’s details: “Don your finest attire and most elaborate mask for an evening steeped in enchantment.”
You’ll have the chance to stroll around the decks, enjoy a bubbly welcome drink and tuck into a festive three-course dinner accompanied by a string quartet.
A magician will be wandering the ship, performing tricks and illusions, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore the ship after dark. Tickets are priced at £99 per person with bookings closing on Saturday, 22 November.
Christmas Murder Mystery
When: 13 December 2025, 6.30pm until midnight.
This murder mystery event includes a welcome drink, a three-course dinner and promises guests an ‘exhilarating evening of entertainment’ onboard, where they must keep their eyes peeled for clues during dinner and help solve a mysterious crime – tickets are priced at £99 per person.
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