Northumbria University Christmas Makers Market & Light Switch On

Get into the festive spirit at the Christmas Makers Market & Light Switch-On on Tuesday 17 November!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Northumbria! 🎄✨

We're getting into the festive spirit and we'd love you to join us for our Christmas Light Switch-On on Tuesday 17 November. This year there's also a NEW addition of a Makers Market which will is being held in the Atrium at Sports Central featuring a selection of local independent traders and makers. 

Whether you're looking to pick up a few unique Christmas gifts, enjoy some festive food or simply get into the Christmas spirit, there's plenty happening across campus!

• Makers Market, 12pm - 6pm – the perfect place for Christmas shopping, browse a fantastic selection of local crafts & gifts and handmade goodies in the Atrium at Sports Central.
• Festive food & drink, from 2pm – tuck into some seasonal treats from local favourites including Daveys, Loaded Dogs, Weird Dough, Deep North, Filto and more in the Quad.
• Christmas Light Switch On, from 4pm – join local legends Steve & Karen as they help us light up campus.
• Festivities & more – enjoy live singers, festive animals including donkeys, and student competitions in the Quad from 2pm onwards.

📍 Where: Sports Central Atrium & outside on the Quad, Northumbria University

📅 When: Tuesday 17 November 2026

🕙 What time: from 12pm onwards 

🎟️ Entry: Completely FREE and open to everyone!

Bring your friends, course mates or colleagues and come and celebrate the start of the festive season with us. We can't wait to see you there!