Christmas 2025 - Festive Friday

Join us on Friday 19 December, 4–8pm, for an evening of free family fun. Enjoy performances from The Ten Foot Troubadours, Vocalese Choir and the Mirror Men, plus meet Blizzard and Snowball, The Grinch, Percy Pig, the Mario Brothers and Paddington.

Hop on The Lexicon Express (£1 per ride), follow the free trail or join the Snap, Tag & Share selfie competition for the chance to win gift cards, and browse the Festive Market for food and gifts.

A festive evening the whole family will love!

🎄 The Grinch Beloved seasonal anti-hero Brings festive mischief to Christmas shopping Adds cheeky charm and comic chaos Guaranteed to liven up the holiday spirit
	🎤 Vocalese Choir Rich harmonies and festive arrangements Bringing warmth and atmosphere to the centre A seasonal favourite for all ages A perfect soundtrack to Christmas shopping
🎶 The Ten Foot Troubadours UK’s premier stilt-walking band 15+ years of global performances F1 Grand Prix & 2012 Paralympics highlights Interactive, upbeat roaming music from every decade
	✨ Mirror Men The ultimate meet-and-greet act Guests stop in their tracks, dazzled Stunning visuals, perfect for photos Memories that last long after the event
🎮 Mario & Luigi “IT’S A ME, MARIO!,” Mario & Luigi leaping out of the screen and into real life Meet the heroes of the Mushroom Kingdom this holiday season Retro gaming royalty, brought to you by High Score Arcades Family fun for all ages!
	🐧 Blizzard & Snowball the Penguins Eight-foot inflatable penguin + sidekick Perfect for Christmas & winter events Flaps, waddles, mingles with the crowd Heartwarming spectacle for all ages Operated by puppeteers
🐷 Percy Pig Marks & Spencer’s fruity gummy icon Launched in 1992, now a huge brand From sweets to pyjamas & Christmas ads Loved by all ages, millions sold annually
	🧸 Paddington™ Meet & Greet Appearing at intervals in Princess Square from 2pm Marmalade sandwiches & Wellington boots Lovable, curious, kind — a true British icon Stories that always turn out right 2pm - 2.40pm / 3pm - 3.40pm / 4pm - 4.40pm / 5pm - 5.40pm / 6pm - 6.30pm

Details correct at time of print and subject to change. All images are for illustration purposes only.

Please note there will be photographers and/or videographers in town on Friday 19 December for Festive Friday. Images taken will be used by The Lexicon for publicity and marketing purposes.

🎄 The Grinch

🎤 Vocalese Choir

🎶 The Ten Foot Troubadours

✨ Mirror Men

🎮 Mario & Luigi

🐧 Blizzard & Snowball the Penguins

🐷 Percy Pig

🧸 Paddington™ Meet & Greet

Event dates

Christmas 2025 - The Lexicon Express

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