Arvalee School and Resource Centre set to perform at Omagh Christmas Lights Switch on

The children of Arvalee School and Resource Centre, Omagh, are set to bring festive cheer to Omagh this Saturday 21 November as they perform at the Christmas Light Switch On.

The pupils from Arvalee School and Resource Centre will take to the stage in the Town Centre for a special festive performance of ‘Away in a Manger’, ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ and ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’, accompanied by Makaton, helping to ease the crowd into the holiday spirit.

Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle, along with Santa Claus, visited the school and said: “I was thrilled to meet the children and teachers at Arvalee School and Resource Centre and listen to them practise for their performance at the Light Switch On.

“It is great to see how excited the children are, and I can see they are putting in a lot of hard work and effort.

“The audience is in for a real treat on the night and I would encourage everyone to come along and join in the festivities.”

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has a fantastic programme of festive entertainment, family activities and seasonal performances planned in Omagh this Saturday, 21 November, ensuring a fun-filled day for visitors of all ages.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Christmas Lights Switch On celebration will transform Omagh into a festive hub on Saturday 21 November, with activities and performances taking place throughout the day ahead of the official switch-on at 5.30pm.

Families can begin their festive adventure at Strule Arts Centre, where a range of ticketed and free activities will include a self-led Elf Trail, a LEGO Animation Workshop, festive dance workshops and a family Christmas movie screening.

In Omagh Town Centre, visitors can enjoy live entertainment from local performers and community groups throughout the afternoon. Entertainment begins at 1pm with St Eugene’s Brass and Reed Band, followed by Tumbleweed Festive Favourites and carol singing from Harmonise Choir.

Celebrations at the Court House stage will begin at 4.30pm, hosted by popular MC Stevie King. Arvalee School and Resource Centre will perform on-stage, and Luke Bell will sing his new single, ‘Omagh Lights’.

Santa Claus will arrive in Omagh Town Centre at 5pm, helping to build excitement ahead of the official countdown, while Highland Radio presenter and performer David James keeps the crowds entertained.

The highlight of the day will take place at 5.30pm, when Santa and his helpers join together to illuminate the town’s Christmas lights, officially marking the start of the festive season in Omagh.

Accessible viewing can be booked by emailing events@fermanaghomagh.com, and quoting “Accessible Viewing Saturday 21 November Omagh”.

Toilets are available at town centre locations. Changing places and baby changing facilities available at Strule Arts Centre.

Car parking is available at town centre car parks.

The Omagh Christmas Lights Switch-On is supported by the Department for Communities and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s Housing for All Shared Housing Programme.

Arbour Housing and Radius Housing are proud supporters of the event, helping bring people together to celebrate Christmas and promoting the values of inclusion, community connection and shared celebration.

For further details on the Christmas programme and other festive events taking place across the district, visit www.fermanaghomagh.com/events-and-festivals.