The magic of Christmas returns to Flemingate this November with its biggest festive celebration — the Flemingate Christmas Light Switch-On and Firework Display!
Friday 14th November 2025 / 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Hosted by Adam Smith, the evening will be packed with festive entertainment for the whole family, featuring a live performance by Matt Terry, winner of The X Factor 2016. Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt performances, Matt will bring a touch of star power and Christmas cheer to the event.
Crowd favourites The Trilogies — featuringEmmerdale star Bradley Johnson (Vinnie Dingle), Freddie Bolt, and Nigel Passey — will return after last year’s show-stopping performance. The trio’s slick harmonies and feel-good classics from Stevie Wonder, Billy Ocean, and Elton John promise to get everyone singing along.
Local talent will shine too, with performances from up-and-coming star Lewis Pemberton and the winners of this year’s Flemingate Future Star competition — 12-year-old Leo Rena from Beverley and 22-year-old Giorgia Ursell from North Ferriby. Last year’s winner, Grace Langley, will return to the stage to hand over the crown.
Adding extra sparkle, Wicked’s Elphaba and Glinda will perform a show-stopping number from the eagerly anticipated Wicked: Part Two, while the cast of Talegate Theatre’s “Dick Whittington” and the Linkage College Choir will bring festive magic and community spirit to the line-up.
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome families back to Flemingate for what’s become one of Beverley’s most-loved festive traditions. With an incredible line-up, fireworks, and the big light switch-on, this year promises to be our most magical celebration yet.
The main stage will feature:
- Matt Terry – The X Factor winner 2016
- The Trilogies – featuring Emmerdale’s Bradley Johnson, Freddie Bolt & Nigel Passey
- Wicked’s Elphaba & Glinda – special performance from the hit musical
- Talegate Theatre’s “Dick Whittington” cast
- Leo Rena – Winner of Flemingate Future Star 2025 (under 21s)
- Giorgia Ursell – Winner of Flemingate Future Star 2025 (over 21s)
- Grace Langley – Flemingate Future Star 2024
- Lewis Pemberton – local artist
- Linkage College Choir
The festivities will conclude with the Christmas light switch-on and a dazzling firework finale at 6:45pm.
Visitors can also enjoy festive food and drink stalls, funfair rides, Christmas shopping, and a special visit from Father Christmas throughout the evening.
To ensure everyone’s safety, organisers advise visitors to arrive early. Armstrong Way will be closed to traffic from 11am–10pm, with diversions in place. The multi-storey car park is expected to fill quickly, so alternative parking or walking is recommended.
Join the countdown to Christmas and experience an unforgettable evening of live music, festive fun, and spectacular fireworks at Flemingate.
