The Christmas lights will be switched on in Dumfries at 5pm today, November 25.
The family entertainment gets underway at 1pm with a performance from the Dumfries Razzamataz Theatre School.
In the afternoon, Zoe Bestal and classical music with a modern twist will be provided by Voce.
Later the entertainment takes on a Scottish flavour with lively folk melodies from Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth Salter.
Santa gets in on the act at 4pm with a High Street procession before Silver Fox take to the stage to get the crowds singing along in the run up to the big switch on at 5pm.
"The Christmas lights switch-on is a great occasion in Dumfries. I would encourage you to come along with your families and friends to enjoy the entertainment running throughout the afternoon, with the big finale being the switch-on of the lights at 5pm."
The countdown to Carlisle's annual Christmas lights switch-on has begun.
The stage will be in place outside the Old Town Hall on Sunday 18th November, with entertainment kicking off at 2pm, followed by a variety of acts performing throughout the afternoon, before the switch-on at 6pm.
The event is free and programme highlights include:
2pm - 2.30pm: Twelve Days of Christmas Community Parade
2.30pm - 3.10pm: Christmas Crackers and Bruce Airhead
3.10pm - 4.10pm: Local Acts moment to shine
4.10pm - 4.25pm: Christmas Crackers
4.25pm- 5pm: Local Acts moment to shine
5pm - 5.30pm - Bruce Airhead Christmas Show
5.30pm - 6pm: Jamie AFRO Archer
6pm: Christmas Lights Switch On
“Preparations are well underway for this weekend’s Christmas Lights Switch On event. There’s a packed programme of free, family-friendly entertainment. Come along and join in the fun!”
– Cllr Anne Quilter, Portfolio holder for Culture, Health, Leisure & Young People