THE countdown to Christmas is on with the city centre's light display set to be switched on this weekend.

There are big plans for this year's Christmas lights switch on and Worcester City Council has promised more lights than ever before this year. 

Scores of people are expected to flock to Cathedral Square on Saturday (November 26) to watch the highly anticipated switch on.

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When will Worcester's lights be switched on?

Things get underway at 4pm with performances which will run until 7pm. 

The big switch on itself will take place at 6pm as thousands of fairy lights will come to life around the city centre.

Councillor Adrian Gregson, mayor of Worcester, will help to switch the lights on.

Crowds will be kept entertained by radio Wyvern which will be hosting live music performances from Split Second, The Doorstep Princesses, and Second Choirs. 

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This year there will be additional Christmas lights in The Shambles and Lower Broad Street provided by Worcester BID. 

Children will be able to meet Father Christmas alongside appearances from the Pantomime Dames, the Doorstep Princesses and a special appearance from Father Christmas.

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A spokesperson from Worcester City Council said: "We’re pleased to say that Worcester’s Christmas lights will be on for the normal amount of time and that, as a minimum, the City Council will be running the same amount as last year, plus some additional lights in The Shambles and Lower Broad Street provided by Worcester BID."

Last year, hundreds flocked to the city centre to watch the magical Christmas lights switch on. 

Before the lights were switched on the crowds were kept entertained by live music and performances from Laura Christopher, local artist Andy Grimwood and the Doorstep Princesses. 

What else is going on?

Alongside the big switch-on in Cathedral Square, there will be an array of festive activities for people to enjoy in Crowngate Shopping Centre on Sunday (November 27).

During the festive period, families can visit Father Christmas for free at Toytown and in Chapel Walk from 10am to 4pm.