'Taylor Swift' is set to perform in Great Harwood in December as the headliner for the town's Christmas event.

The free-to-attend Christmas Shows, Music, and Silent Fireworks Extravaganza will take place from 10am to  5.30pm in the Mercer Hall area and will feature a number of star performances.

Alongside a Frozen sing-a-long Christmas food stalls, a Santa's grotto and children's fairground rides, there will be music from local singer Maggy Conanan and  leading tribute acts for Neil Diamond and Taylor Swift.

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As well as the music, there will be a wreath workshop, roaming Christmas characters, buskers, community workshops featuring dancing, singing, music, Christmas card making, and more.

Funded by UK Government's High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme and delivered by Hyndburn Council, Great Harwood's trio of festive events will get underway on Saturday, November 30, with Traditional Christmas Food, Shopping & Music from 10am to 4pm.

One of the UKs leading Taylor Swift Tribute Acts will perform at the Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 14One of the UKs leading Taylor Swift Tribute Acts will perform at the Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 14 (Image: Adam Woodhouse)

Located in Towngate, the event will feature food and craft stalls, plus entertainment including popular local singer Sophie Stott, 1940s singers Christopher & The Robins, the Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir, and the Helen Green Academy of Dance.

A week later and Great Harwood will host a Traditional Christmas Fayre & Ice Rink on Saturday, December 7, from 10am to 4pm.

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The event will feature a snow globe, food and craft stalls, with further entertainment on Towngate including further performances from singer Maggy Conanan and the Neil Diamond tribute.

Councillor Kimberley Whitehead, portfolio holder for culture, heritage and arts, said: "The excitement is building in Great Harwood for what is going to be a wonderful festive season.

"The latest announcements include something for everyone and with the main act set to be announced later this month, as well as lots of opportunities to shop local, this is going to be a Christmas to remember in Great Harwood."