When is Father Christmas in Gibraltar? Where is the Festival of Lights switch-on? Everything you need to know for this Xmas on the Rock

GIBRALTAR’S Christmas lights plans have been unveiled by the Government.

This year’s Christmas Festival of Lights has been organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services and the Gibraltar Electricity Authority.

Father Christmas himself is descending for this year’s big switch-on, which also boasts a wealth of entertainment from Christian Santos.

The Xmas extravaganza kicks off in Casemates Square on November 22, with music from 6pm and the main event at 7:30pm.

As if that wasn’t enough the Rock’s legendary outdoor space will also feature a Santa’s Grotto.

Following the big switch-on, the Rock’s lights will light up automatically every day until January 6, 2020.

The programme of events released by the Government is as follows:

• 6:15pm – Performances by the Calpe Band, Band & Drums Association with the Sea Scouts Pipe & Drum Band, the St Anne’s Middle School Choir, GAMPA choir and Danza Academy
• 7:15pm – Video Presentation
• 7:30pm – Switch-on Christmas Lights ceremony
• 7:40pm – Opening of Santa’s Grotto