Glasgow's Christmas
Christmas Lighting Trail
Follow the trail. Discover the magic.
Our FREE Christmas lighting trail is in town from 20 November – 3 January.
Get you in town this Christmas for our Christmas lighting trail!
This Christmas, we’re celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer. Gather your family and friends and follow the glow. Wrap up warm and let the lights lead the way to fun, laughter, and a little bit of Christmas magic.
Thursday 20 November
We're inviting you to join us on Thursday 20 November as we light up the city! You can look forward to roaming festive street performers and a whole load of Christmas cheer from 4.30pm. The lights will be switched on at 6pm.
You'll find our five spectacular attractions and Glasgow's much-loved Christmas lights on Sauchiehall Street, lighting up Buchanan Street, and continuing along Argyle Street. You can watch as the trail is illuminated from anywhere in this area.
Our Christmas lighting trail map is coming soon!
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Yes, the Christmas lighting trail is free and there is no entry or exit point. All entertainment is free to watch on 20 November. More details will follow soon.
No, you don't require a ticket. You'll be able to see the lights and installations along Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. We're encouraging people to move around and take in the whole experience.
The lights will go on at 6pm on 20 November. From 21 November - 3 January the lights will go on at 4pm.
You'll be able to see the lights and installations along Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. We're encouraging people to move around and take in the whole experience.
Yes, the Christmas lighting trail is completely outdoors on the streets of Glasgow. We simply ask that you are mindful of others, keep your dog on a lead, and help us keep the streets cleaner by picking up after your pup. Please note, the city may be busier than usual on 20 November and this might not be a suitable environment for all dogs.
Glasgow Cathedral will this year provide a historic backdrop for our classic Christmas display. Both our Christmas Tree and our famous nativity scene, The Crib, will be on show in Cathedral Square from November 20.