The schedule for Saturday's Christmas in Coalville event has been announced by North West Leicestershire District Council.

An all-day event will come to Coalville this weekend - with events centring on the newly-refurbished Marlborough Square - as well as Needham's Walk car park,

This community event promises a day filled with holiday cheer, family-friendly entertainment, and unforgettable seasonal activities.

By popular demand, the Living Snow Globe (from 2022) will return this year after the entertaining performances in the past. 

Capture memories inside the - new for 2024 - Photo Snow Globe and create your own take-home snow globe craft at Marlborough Square.

At Marlborough Square, the main stage will host a lineup of live performances, including popular local band Whiskey Chasers, community choir groups like Singing for the Soul Choir and Coalville Christ Church Community Choir, as well as Thornley Dance Academy and Century Theatre Academy. 

There will be performances by local schools Belvoirdale, St. Clare's RC, and Whitwick St John the Baptist CE Primary School. The Leicestershire Co op band will also be performing.

A special appearance by the National Elf Service will be interacting with everyone and keeping the whole family entertained.

The day's events will be rounded off by a breathtaking fire show and snow cannon finale.

Santa, courtesy of the Coalville Belvoir Rotary Club, will make a special appearance in Marlborough Square, making Christmas wishes come true.

A funfair in Needham's Walk car park, a children's funfair in Belvoir Shopping Centre, and various street performances, such as stilt walkers, will keep the holiday spirits high.

Over 25 festive stalls will be scattered throughout Belvoir Shopping Centre and Marlborough Square, featuring handmade gifts, holiday treats, and crafts by local artisans.

Belvoir Shopping Centre will host the satellite stage where there will be performances from Thornley Dance Academy and Century Theatre Academy. John Finney barrel organ will be playing as well as the Leicestershire Co-op band.

Parts of the event have been kindly sponsored by award-winning leisure operator Everyone Active.