Join us for our Christmas Lights Switch-On!
Come along and help us kick off Christmas at Daft as a Brush House, (NE3 2DR) on Friday 13th November at 6pm!
We’ll be joined by some very special guests with festive entertainment from the wonderful ‘Harton Harmonisers’ choir, Christmas carol singing and the fantastic sounds of the Salvation Army Brass Band.
Wrap up warm, bring your family and friends and join us for a magical evening as we switch on the lights and celebrate the start of Christmas together.
Come along, sing a carol or two and help us light up Christmas for cancer patients and our community. 🎄✨
*Please note there is no parking at the Daft as a Brush office.
Help us light up Gosforth this Christmas!
This Christmas, we’re going a step further! Let’s make Gosforth shine a little brighter and we’d love your help.
Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care is creating a Gosforth Christmas Lights Trail, bringing families and neighbours together to support North East people undergoing cancer treatment – and we’d love your home to be part of it – Small lights making a big difference.
We’ll provide you with a set of 3,000 exterior LED Christmas lights, 37.5 metres, completely FREE of charge to the first 100 homes. All we ask is that you display them outside your home over Christmas and help us create a wonderful trail for the community to enjoy.
Taking part couldn’t be easier. The lights cost around just 4p a day to run, and by joining in you’ll be:
Bringing some extra Christmas cheer to Gosforth
Support your local community
Giving families a fantastic festive trail to enjoy
Helping us continue providing free transport to and from hospital for people undergoing cancer treatment.
There’s no charge to take part!
We simply hope that those enjoying the trail will make a donation to Daft as a Brush along the way. This Christmas, we’re hoping every light will shine for a cancer patient we’ve helped get to hospital for their treatment.
Claim your FREE Christmas lights today!
Simply complete the form below and we’ll be in touch with everything you need to know. The more homes that join us, the more magical we can make it!
Christmas Lights FAQs
Joining us for a little Christmas sparkle? Here’s what you need to know about the switch-on and our Christmas Lights Trail. We’ll keep this page updated as more details are confirmed.
When is the Christmas Lights Switch-On?
Our Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
The provisional programme begins at 5.15pm, with a welcome, Christmas music and the build-up to Lucas’s big moment. Come along early to enjoy the evening!
Times and activities may change. Please check this page before travelling for the latest information.
Where is the Christmas Lights Switch-On?
Join us at Daft as a Brush House:
Daft as a Brush House
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2DR
Parking is available at the golf club next door. No parking will be available on the Daft as a Brush site.
What is the programme for the switch-on evening?
Join us for Christmas carols, special guests and the big moment when Lucas switches on our lights! Activities begin before the 6pm switch-on, so come along early to enjoy the build-up.
Please note: this programme is provisional. Times and activities may change. Please check this page before travelling for the latest programme.
| Time | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| 5pm | Bedlington Salvation Army Band arrives and sets up at Daft as a Brush House. |
| 5.15pm | Welcome and introductions from our compere, including the Salvation Army Band and guests. |
| 5.20pm | Christmas carols from the Harton Harmonisers. |
| 5.25pm | Local schoolchildren, Beaver Scouts and Brownies gather with their leaders, parents and carers. |
| 5.30pm | Christmas carols and festive songs from Newcastle Salvation Army Band. |
| 5.40pm | Interviews and speeches with our switch-on star, Lucas. |
| 5.45pm | Arrival of the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, the Mayor of Gateshead and other special guests. |
| 5.55pm | Everyone gathers in position for the big switch-on. |
| 5.58pm | Guest introductions and speeches from Andrea Glover, CEO, and distinguished guests. |
| 6pm | The big switch-on! Lucas switches on the Christmas tree lights, followed by the lights around Daft as a Brush House. |
| 6.05pm | Further interviews and speeches, including Scott Jobson, the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and the Mayor of Gateshead, alongside Christmas music from Bedlington Salvation Army Band and the Harton Harmonisers. |
| 6.30pm | Everyone is welcome to head to the golf club next door, where refreshments will be available to purchase. |
| 7.30pm | The evening draws to a close. |
Entry is free and no tickets are needed. Donations are welcome but entirely optional. Refreshments purchased from the golf club are charged separately.
Do I need a ticket or have to pay to attend?
No — the switch-on is a free community event, and you don’t need a ticket to attend.
Everyone is welcome to come along, enjoy the lights and share a little festive magic with the community.
Can I make a donation?
Yes. If you would like to support Daft as a Brush, donations are warmly appreciated.
Donations are entirely optional. You’re just as welcome to come along and enjoy the evening without making one.
What will my donation help support?
Your donation helps Daft as a Brush provide free transport for cancer patients travelling to and from treatment across the North East.
Every contribution helps us continue supporting people when they need us most.
Where can I park for the switch-on?
Parking is available at the golf club next door.
No parking will be available on the Daft as a Brush site. Please use the golf club parking when attending the switch-on.
Will refreshments be available?
Yes — refreshments will be available to purchase from the golf club next door.
Everyone is welcome to head over after the switch-on. Please note that refreshments are not included and will be charged separately.
How long will the Christmas lights be on?
The lights will be on every night from 13 November to 24 December 2026, inclusive, bringing a little extra sparkle to the run-up to Christmas.
We’ll add the daily lighting times here once they’re confirmed.
Can local residents join the Christmas Lights Trail?
Yes! We’re inviting residents in Gosforth to help spread the Christmas sparkle by joining our local Christmas Lights Trail.
Daft as a Brush will donate a box of 3,000 lights to each participating home, with places available for the first 100 homes.
Completing the online form does not guarantee a place. One of our team will contact you to confirm participation and arrange the details.
Register your interest in joining the Christmas Lights Trail .
Can I follow the switch-on from home?
We’re planning to share the switch-on live on our Facebook and Instagram pages, so you can enjoy the moment even if you can’t join us in person.
We’ll confirm the live broadcast details closer to the event.
Where can I find the latest event information?
We’ll update this page as more details are confirmed. You can also follow Daft as a Brush on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, reminders and festive updates.
Please check back before setting off for the latest information, including any changes to the programme.