The circus is coming to town with fire performers, ringmasters and LED hula dancers taking to the stage in Memorial Gardens for Thursday's Christmas light switch-on.

While Old London Road celebrates with African-themed performances, Memorial Gardens will host the South East Asia Circus stage, featuring dazzling displays of fire and light dancing from 3pm.

Wandering acts sauntering through the town centre will include mime artists, stilt walkers and fire-breathing tuba player Christopher Werkowicz.

Kingston's Christmas lights will be turned on at 6pm on Thursday, November 14.