Liverpool Christmas lights switch-on 2025 confirmed as huge tree returns to Church Street - here's when

Liverpool’s 2025 Christmas lights switch-on date has been confirmed, with a stunning 50ft tree returning to Church Street and other popular shopping spots to don festive decorations.

Christmas lights are already illuminating Liverpool ONE, with the rest of the city centre set to sparkle later this week.

Liverpool Business Improvement District funds 85% of the city’s Christmas lights display - which include Hope Street, through Hardman Street and to Bold Street, Church Street and side streets, Williamson Square and Lime Street, and into the Commercial Business District along Castle Street, Derby Square, Old Hall Street and St Paul’s Square.

These Christmas lights will be switched on from Thursday, November 13.

Last year, the impressive 50ft Church Street tree was switched on by Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Richard Kemp.

Decorated with 14,000 LED lights, the beautiful tree will this year be installed and switched on from November 20. There will be a tree blessing, confetti cannon and school choir between 4.30pm and 5.00pm.

Elsewhere in Liverpool city centre, you can find a giant bauble archway standing proudly on Paradise Street, a 25-metre Christmas tree, reindeer, children’s rides and food stalls in Chavasse Park, and the return of the popular Bar Hütte.

The iconic angel wings can be found on Manesty’s Lane and Peter’s Lane has had a festive makeover too, with baubles, twinkling lights and a huge reindeer opposite Hotel Chocolat.

Liverpool Christmas Markets return to St George’s Plateau on November 15.