Professor Green to light up Elephant and Castle Christmas tree

British rap sensation Professor Green will switch on Elephant and Castle’s Christmas lights.

The rapper will be joined by Father Christmas and the Mayor of Southwark for the Zone 1 switch-on.

The event will take place this Friday (29th November) from 3:30 - 7:30pm in Castle Square.

Visitors can celebrate the switch-on while also enjoying an afternoon filled with live brass band music, carols, food, and special guests.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa, and Castle Square will be home to Santa’s Grotto, where Londoners can visit Santa and his elves.

Guests can send their Christmas lists off to the North Pole in Santa’s Post Box or tell Santa ahead of the big day why they should be on the nice list.

Spreading the festive cheer, Castle Square will be buzzing with free entertainment across the square.

Christmas carols will be sung by the Elephant and Castle Community Hub Choir and guests can choose to listen or join in as they sing their favourite carols before the Christmas tree lights are turned on by Professor Green himself, who is renowned for his ongoing charity work and keen focus on celebrating London communities.

The Southwark Brass Band will also be performing, filling the Square with joy.

Visitors will not want to miss the main event as the Giant Christmas Tree and Castle Square lights will be switched on from 5pm.

Castle Square will be transformed with the festivities as guests can kick off the festive season early with the local community.

Event: Castle Square Christmas Light Switch On

Date: Friday 29th November

Time: 3:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Castle Square, 40 Elephant Road, SE17 1EU

Cost: FREE to attend