93+ Christmas Lights Switch On Events North West – Full List 2025

The most magical time of year is here! Towns and Cities across the North West are getting ready to welcome in Christmas with wonderful community events and celebrations. From Cheshire and Cumbria to Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Liverpool & Merseyside, we’ve rounded up all the Christmas Lights Switch On events happening this festive season.

Find out when and where the lights will be switched on, plus all the festive extras — from family entertainment and parades to markets and fireworks.

This guide focuses on town and city centre switch-ons. If you’re looking for light trails and illuminated walks, check out our upcoming post on Christmas Light Trails in the North West.

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Posts Coming soon:

• Where to see Santa across the North West.
• FREE Christmas Events across the North West.

Still time to check out:

• If you’re planning festive days out this December, don’t miss our full guide to Things To Do on Christmas Eve in Liverpool — with films, services, Santa visits and family events.
• Christmas Shows and Pantomimes in Liverpool & Merseyside
• Firework Displays in Liverpool and Merseyside.
• Firework Displays in Blackpool and Preston.
• Firework Displays in Lancashire.

Christmas Lights Switch On Cheshire

Lights, markets and festive music bring Cheshire’s towns to life again this Christmas — here’s where you can join the celebrations.

Alrincham Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 3pm – 6pm.
• Location: Altrincham Town Centre.
• Special Info: Featuring 90s dance legends Livin’ Joy ft Luzahnn. Bluey, Stitch, Choir & Theatre School, Face Painting AND Santa.

Chester Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: There is no one large switch on event this year but Christmas Lights will be on from 19th November.
• Time: N/A
• Location: Chester Town Hall Square ///parent.slices.taking
• Special Info: 12 Days of Christmas Parade taking place from 20th November throughout Chester City Centre streets.

Daresbury, Warrington

• Date: Friday 28th November.
• Time: 5.30pm.
• Location: All Saints Church, Daresbury. ///gears.form.bunks
• Special Info: Christmas Music, Refreshments, Mulled Wine. The Mad Hatter will be fundraising for Brain Tumour Research.

Gatley Green, Stockport

• Date: Friday 7th December.
• Time: 1pm-5pm. Lights switch on at 4.30pm.
• Location: Gatley Green, Stockport, Cheshire. ///backup.vase.risks
• Special Info: Organised by Friends of Scholes Park. Local business market and community activities.

Hoole Community Lights Switch On

• Date: Friday 15th November.
• Time: Lights switch on 6pm.
• Location: Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Cheshire ///lucky.bland.also
• Tickets Info: Limited Tickets available. £4 Adults | £2 Children | Under 4s FREE. Ticket prices increase on the night.
• Special Info: Winter food & festive drinks, Toasted marshmallows, Arts & crafts, Santa’s visit, Musicians, choirs & a rock & roll party!

Penketh, Warrington Christmas Markets and Light Switch On

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: 12pm – 5,30pm.
• Location: Penketh Pool & Community Centre, Honiton Way, Penketh, WA5 2EY ///span.lived.sparks
• Special Info: FREE event.

Runcorn – Shopping City Centre

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 10am – 2pm. Official light switch on at 2pm.
• Location: Shopping City, Runcorn, Cheshire ///effort.pull.clincher
• Special Info: Live performance from Rumi, Magic show, Face painter & Christmas craft workshop, Bluey meet & greet, local choirs, artisan stalls.

Warrington – Golden Square Shopping Centre

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 6pm – 7pm.
• Location: Golden Square Shopping Centre, Old Market Place, Warrington ///drape.oath.vocal. Keep up to date at Golden Square on Facebook.
• Special Info: Back after six years absence! Featuring CBBC’s Hacker the Dog, Santa, Live music and theatre performances for a sing-a-long show.

Widnes Late Night Shopping & Light Switch On

• Date: Friday 28th November.
• Time: 9am – 7pm.
• Location: Widnes Market, Bradley Way, Widnes, Cheshire ///mild.best.descended
• Special Info: Festive DJ, Live Performers, Choir, Licensed Bar, Festive Market, Kids Mascots and Craft Activities.

Widnes – The New Albion

• Date: Friday 28th November.
• Time: From 4pm.
• Location: The New Albion, 1 Liverpool Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7ER ///factories.pose.grants
• Special Info: Local traders, handmade gifts, delicious treats, and lots of holiday cheer!

Wilmslow Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 10am: Markets open. 12pm – 3.30pm: FREE craft workshops. 1.40pm onwards: Live entertainment. 5pm (approximately): Big countdown to the lights switch-on
• Location: Bank Square, Wilmslow ///pink.looked.agree
• Special Info: Father Christmas, The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, School Choirs & live entertainment. FREE lantern-making workshops. Markets on Alderley Road. No reindeer parade. Keep up to date with Wilmslow Town Council on Facebook.

Christmas Lights Switch On Cumbria

Cumbria’s Christmas lights are guaranteed to brighten even the frostiest evening — here’s how to join in with each town’s celebrations.

Ambleside

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: Two Santa Cruises running on the day – 10.30am & 2pm.
• Location: Waterhead Pier, Ambleside. ///swooning.campers.stung
• Special Info: . Community stalls and live music in the Market Cross shopping area. Famous Mulled Wine & Mince Pie stall in Market Cross. A family fun zone with Taylors Fun Fair, stalls and food outlets down by the school. The main lantern procession with Father Christmas switching on the lights around the town. The day finishes off with a fantastic firework display in Rothay Park from Rainbow Fireworks.

Find all about behind the scenes preparations on the Ambleside Christmas Lights Facebook page.

Barrow Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 10am – 6.30pm.
• Location: Main stage, Dalton Road, Barrow. ///stamp.area.brick
• Special Info: Live music on the Main Stage all day. FREE craft workshops. Alpacas, FREE Photobooth, Santasaurus Shows & Extreme Mountainbike Show at the Main Arena on Dalton Road. Local traders in The Mall, Portland Walk & The Bridge. Free Christmas activities in The Bridge, including decoration making, a Silent Disco & a Christmas quiz hosted by Buddy the Elf himself!, Taylor’s Funfair

Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Sunday 16th November.
• Time: 3pm – 5.30pm. Lights switched on at 5pm.
• Location: Old Town Hall, Market Street, Carlisle Town Centre. ///label.silent.feeds
• Special Info: Amelle from the Sugababes and Lewis Fuller from Britain’s Got Talent & community acts.

Cartmel Christmas Lights

• This event has been cancelled.

Cockermouth Christmas Lights

• Date: Sunday 23rd November.
• Time: 1pm – 6pm. Official lights switch on at 5pm.
• Location: Main Street, Cockermouth. ///skimmers.tram.fatherly
• Special Info: Festive stalls, live entertainment, and Christmas music. Local traders, delicious food & hot drinks. Fun fair and a visit to Santa’s Grotto.

Egremont Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Christmas Light Switch On not yet confirmed but thought to be Sunday 24th November. Christmas Wonderland will take place Sunday 7th December.
• Time: 1pm – 5.30pm.
• Location: Egremont Main Street. ///stacks.dealings.willpower
• Special Info: Over 50 stalls, reindeers, rides and lots of entertainment.

Keswick Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Friday 21st November.
• Time: From 4.45pm to official light switch on at 7pm. For exact timings, visit here.
• Location: Packhorse Court and Market Square.
• Special Info: Featuring Peter Rabbit, School Choir, Singers, Theatre by the Lake, Funfair. Please do not bring dogs.

Kirkby Lonsdale Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Friday 5th December 2025.
• Time: 5.30 Lantern Parade sets off from St Mary’s, 6pm Father Christmas switches the lights on in Market Square.
• Location: Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale.
• Special Info: FREE parking at various locations in Kirkby Lonsdale. FREE events throughout the whole weekend including:
  • Santa’s Grotto
  • Puppet Show
  • Christmas Cafe
  • Christmas Chalet and Markets.
  • Choirs.

Kirkby Stephen Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025.
• Time: Events start from 10am.
• Location: Market Square, Kirkby Stephen.
• Special Info: Tractor Run at 6pm. Food stalls, rides, Christmas windows, mini tractor parade, Christmas show, treasure hunt, Christmas fair, Euphoric Circus, Singalong.

Workington Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: 11am – 5:15pm
• Location: Workington Town Centre.
• Special Info: FREE entry. Featuring Liberty X. Gingerbread workshops, Arts & crafts, Gift & charity stalls, Fun fair rides* (*charge applies), Local food & drink vendors, Giant snow globe, VR sleigh ride, Face painting.

Christmas Lights Switch On Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester’s Christmas lights switch-ons promise plenty of festive atmosphere this year – Here’s all of the festive fun in our Greater Manchester roundup.

Ashton-under-Lyne Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 11am-6pm
• Location: Ashton Town Centre.
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event.

Audenshaw Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Friday 28th November.
• Time: 4pm-8pm  
• Location: Ryecroft Hall, Audenshaw ///enjoy.preoccupied.final
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event.

Bolton – Put Big Light On Festival

• Date: Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd November.
• Time: 5pm-9pm
• Location: Various locations around Bolton. Find out more at Put Big Light On Festival on Facebook.
• Special Info: No details provided yet of an official Christmas Light Switch On.

Burnage Christmas Lights

• No details available yet.

Bury Christmas Lights and Parade

• Date: Saturday 8th November.
• Time: Parade starts at 3.45pm.
• Location: The Rock Bury Shopping Centre, 1 Goodall St., Bury BL9 0JY.
• Special Info: Participants will be eligible for Parade Awards in categories of Best Dressed Group, Most Original Christmas Theme and the Best Use of Lights.

Chorlton Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: 3pm – 6pm. Official light switch on is 5pm.
• Location: The Royal Oak Pub, Chorlton – cum-hardy. ///canny.artist.reward
• Special Info: Performances, Father Christmas and Carol Singing.

Denton Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 12pm-8pm
• Location: Denton Civic Square. Tameside.
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event.

Droylsden Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: 2pm-6pm
• Location: Villemomble Square, Droylsden
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event.

Dukinfield Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Friday 21st November.
• Time: 5pm-6:30pm
• Location: Dukinfield Town Hall. ///retire.stuff.rivers
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event

Failsworth Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: No confirmed date yet.
• Time: TBC.
• Location: TBC
• Special Info: TBC

Hattersley Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Friday 5th December.
• Time: 4pm-8pm
• Location: Hattersley Hub,
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event

Heywood Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 11am-6pm. Lights Switch On & fireworks at 5pm.
• Location: Heywood Town Centre – Outside St Luke’s Church. ///hobby.think.events
• Special Info: Stalls & refreshments from 11am. FREE children’s crafts in Market Community Room. Fireworks. Santa, The Grinch, Minnie & Mickey & Elf visits. Brass band.

Hyde Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: 3pm-6pm
• Location: Market Square, Hyde ///decks.jumpy.fled
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event

Leigh Christmas Lights Switch On – Light Up Leigh

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 11.30am.
• Location: Leigh Town Centre.
• Special Info: Artisan markets, Funfair, Food & Drink, Entertainment Stage.

Micklehurst Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Saturday 6th December.
• Time: 4:30pm-6:45pm 
• Location: Mossley Youth Base, Micklehurst. ///stutter.tweezers.flickers
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event

Middleton Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 2pm – 6.45pm. 6.30pm official lights switch on.
• Location: Middleton Gardens, Middleton M24 4DF ///sector.loving.cone
• Special Info: FREE entry. Market traders, food and drink stalls. Exciting street theatre from Jacks of Frost and Christmas Elves. Fairground rides. Crafts with The Art House. Face painting. Middleton Brass Band. Stage performances.

Mossley Christmas Tree Lights

• Date: Friday 5th December.
• Time: 4pm-7:30pm
• Location: George Lawton Hall, ///riding.junior.swing
• Special Info: Music, food, and community festive event

Oldham Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: From 2pm.
• Location: Oldham Town Centre
• Special Info: Performances from ‘Fierce Dance’, Oldham Coliseum’s ‘A Christmas Fair’ cast, Beauty and the Beast panto stars, Ollie, Millie and Rodney the Reindeer, Chaddy the Owl, Oldham’s own Frank Rothwell And Father Christmas!

Reddish, Stockport Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 29th November
• Time: 3pm – 7pm
• Location: Houldsworth Square, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6BE ///gosh.rests.swept
• Special Info: Carol singers, festive stalls, live entertainment.

Rochdale Ignite Fire Festival & Lights Switch On

• Date: Sunday 23 November. (Ignite Festival runs from 21st to 23rd November).
• Time: 5.30pm switch on by Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Janet Emsley.
• Location: Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale,
• Special Info: Ice Rink, Christmas Market, Activities continue until 8pm.

Sale Moor Village Christmas Lights Switch On

• Details: No planned official event scheduled but fundraising is taking place to organise lights.

Stalybridge, Tameside Northern Lights Parade

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 5pm – 6pm. Part of Stalybridge Street Fest taking place between 4pm-8pm.
• Location: Stalybridge Town Centre. Up to date details available at About Tameside.
• Special Info: Music, dance, Lantern making workshops and extra large puppets!

Stretford Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 2pm – 10pm. Lights switch on 6pm.
• Location: ///crest.goals.army
• Special Info: Food, drink, all day live entertainment. Official switch on with Councillor Tom Ross. The ‘Feel Weird Festival’ with Feel Weird Studios. Workshops, crafts. Grand opening of Fountain Records.

Timperley Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: 12 noon until late.
• Location: Timperley Village Centre.
• Special Info: Market Stalls, funfair, crafts, Santa’s Grotto, Live Music.

Trafford Centre Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Lights available from Friday 7th November. No big switch on but a FREE Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday 15th November.

Urmston Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 11am – 5.30pm.
• Location: Queens Road, Urmston. ///fine.casual.catch
• Special Info: Local traders selling gifts, goodies & more! Food, drinks & local entertainment throughout the day. Father Christmas is coming too in his Santa’s Grotto! Kid’s fairground, brass band, Choir, Woodland Walk.

Wythenshawe Official Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 2pm – 6.30pm.
• Location: Wythenshaw Civic, Hale Top, Wythenshawe ///wire.rail.reject
• Special Info: Live performances from the incredible A1, Phats & Small, Urban Cookie Collective, and Ian Van Dahl! A visit from The Grinch, Sparkling performances from the Glitter Belles and local community groups. Free face painting for the kids.

Christmas Lights Switch On Lancashire

Get ready for a season of lights and community spirit as towns across Lancashire count down to Christmas.

Accrington Christmas Lights Switch On with East 17

• Date: Thursday 27th November.
• Time: Blessing of the crib 2pm with St Mary Magdalene’s Church of England Primary School. Main stage performances start at 4pm. Official light switch on after 6.30pm.
• Location: Accrington Town Centre – Keep up to date with Visit Lancashire on Facebook.
• Special Info: East 17 performing, local dancers & singers, Santa’s grotto, Buddy the Elf, Frozen characters & sing-a-long, spectacular fireworks display.

Altham Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Thursday 11th December
• Time: 6pm.
• Location: Burnley Road, Worker’s Memorial.
• Special Info: FREE community event.

Baxenden Lights Switch On

• Date: Friday 28th November.
• Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm.
• Location: Junction of Southwood Drive and Manchester Road
• Special Info: Refreshments available. Games in the Church Hall.

Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: Blackburn Rovers legend David Dunn switching on the lights after 2pm.
• Location: Blackburn Town Hall ///strike.soon.caller
• Special Info: Undercover Christmas Market (in King William Street), Fire dancers, stilt walkers & a spectacular Ice Glitz show, face painting,

Bolton – by – Bowland Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 30th November.
• Time: Starting from 6pm.
• Location: Coach & Horses, Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe. ///witless.aced.snores
• Special Info: Music, mulled wine, face painting and more.

Burnley Believes Christmas Lights Festival

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: Live stage from 12 noon, 4pm lantern parade, 5pm countdown to lights switch on.
• Location: Parade starts at Bankfield/Curzon Street.
• Special Info: Special guests Channy and Burnley Football Club’s Bertie Bee. Festive entertainment, live music, special guests. Full day of FREE family activities & live entertainment, including: Crazy golf, A Family trail, Face painting, Funfair. FREE lantern making workshops at community centres.

Clayton-le-Moors Christmas Light Switch On

• Date: Tuesday 25th November.
• Time: 6pm – 7.30pm.
• Location: The Crows Nest, Barnes Square, Clayton-le-Moor. ///lots.doll.dirt
• Special Info: Festive fun, hot drinks, cocktails, and hot dogs galore!

Clitheroe – Holmes Mill

• Date: Sunday 7th December.
• Time: 12pm – 6pm. Light switch on 5.30pm.
• Location: Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street, Clitheroe. ///guardian.mint.calendars
• Special Info: Market stalls, festive food & mulled wine.

Clitheroe – Low Moor Club

• Date: Wednesday 10th December.
• Time: From 4pm.
• Location: Low Moor Club, Clitheroe.///miracles.tabs.large
• Special Info: Indoor Christmas Market Stalls, Live Music, Delicious Food & Drink, Mulled Wine & Hot Chocolate, Face Painting, Plus — the big Christmas Light Switch On!

Chorley Christmas Lights

• Date: Sunday 16th November.
• Time: Daytime events 10am-6pm. 5pm Christmas Lights Switch On.
• Location: 38 Market Street. Chorley. PR7 2SE
• Special Info: Reverend Richard Coles to turn on the lights, along with Chorley FC. Event hosted by Radio Lancashire. FREE parking in town centre car parks. Over 50 local stalls with gifts, artisan drinks, street food, crafts and more, free childrens facepainting, craft workshops and  an opportunity to meet Santa and the Grinch.

Colne Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: 11am – 7.00pm.
• Location: Colne Town Centre.
• Special Info: 90’s club classic, N-Trance headlining. Giant snow globe.

Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 10am – 7pm.
• Location: Darwen Market Square, Croft Street, Darwen ///spins.pulled.events
• Special Info: N-Trance’s Kelly Lorrenna to officiate the switch on. Also Comedian and juggler Steve Royle will perform. More than 10 hours of festive fun on the day – with live music, family fun, festive markets, fairground rides, delicious food and drink, and a special visit from Father Christmas. Christmas market, food stalls and fairground rides too.

Fern Gore Lights Switch On

• Date: Monday 8th December.
• Time: 6pm.
• Location: Junction of Rimington Avenue & Fern Gore Avenue
• Special Info: FREE community event.

Garstang Christmas Lights

• Date: Monday 24th November 2025
• Time: 6.30pm.
• Location: Cherestanc Square, Garstang. ///twitches.expired.alarm
• Special Info: An evening of festive fun, featuring Christmas carols, live music, refreshments and seasonal entertainment.

Great Harwood Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Friday 5th December.
• Time: 6.30pm.
• Location: Towngate Square, Great Harwood, Hyndburn, BB6 7DD
• Special Info: FREE community event. Blessing of the crib.

Haslingden Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Friday December 6th.
• Time: From 4pm – Official switch on 5pm.
• Location: Haslingden Library, Deardengate, Haslingden, Rossendale ///wants.runs.preoccupied
• Special Info: Crafts available. FREE to attend – No booking needed.

Holmes Mill Switch On

• Date: Sunday 7th December.
• Time: From 12 noon. Official Switch on at 5.30pm.
• Location: Greenacre Street, , Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EB
• Special Info: Christmas Markets and Lights Switch On.

Huncoat Lights Switch On

• Date: Wednesday 10th December
• Time: 6.30pm.
• Location: Junction of Lowergate Road and Altham Lane.
• Special Info: FREE community event.

Kirkham Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 10am – 7pm.
• Location: 66 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Kirkham, Lancashire, PR4 2AH. ///winner.masts.pound
• Special Info: Stalls & refreshments, Children’s rides & entertainment, Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Carols.

Lancaster Festival

• Date: Sunday 23rd November.
• Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm.
• Location: Market Square, Lancaster. ///skinny.diner.poem
• Special Info: Headliners Swift and Styles pay tribute to the chart-topping music of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles and will be supported by local acts including children from local stage schools plus the fantastic live party band, The Deadbeats.

Leyland Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 29 November
• Time: Events start at 12 noon. Main event taking place at 5.30pm
• Location: Hough Lane, Leyland ///strut.silent.asking
• Special Info: Official switch on by Coronation Street star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Jack P Shepherd and former Liberty X member, winner of The Voice UK and front man for Wet Wet Wet Kevin Simm. Market stalls, children’s rides, food and drink and of course live entertainment and music on the Hough Lane stage from 1.30pm. FREE parking available.

Lytham Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 16th November.
• Time: From 2pm. Switch on will be performed at around 5pm, followed by an evening of great entertainment, ending at around 8pm.
• Location: Clifton Square, Lytham, FY8 5JP ///explores.countries.rising.
• Special Info: Street entertainment during the afternoon, a parade and then a fabulous show in Lytham Square. Watch dancing groups, musical theatre students, performing arts, music clubs and choirs at various points up and down Clifton Street. The event is hosted by DJ Paul O’Brien.

Middleshaw Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Monday 1st December.
• Time: 5.30pm- 7.30pm.
• Location: Middleshaw Hills, Whalley Road, Barrow, Clitheroe BB7 9AZ
• Special Info: FREE entry. Santa’s Grotto, Middleshaw Hills Spuds with delicious seasonal toppings, Live singer.

Milshaw Christmas Lights

• Date: Tuesday 2nd December.
• Time: 5.30pm.
• Location: Dyke Nook Gardens ///serve.sharp.courier
• Special Info: FREE community event.

Nelson Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 12pm – 5.30pm.
• Location: Nelson Town Centre.
• Special Info: Also Firework Extravaganza.

Ormskirk Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Sunday 23rd November
• Time: Time TBC
• Location: Ormskirk Town Centre, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2ER ///spoil.tonic.guards
• Special Info: Christmas Traders and Food Vendors. FREE parking at Council carparks.

Oswaldtwistle Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Thursday 4th December.
• Time: 6pm.
• Location: Jubilee Gardens, Jubilee Street, Oswaldtwistle ///dozens.soap.snowmen
• Special Info: FREE community event.

Padiham Christmas Light Switch On

• Date: Friday 28th November.
• Time: 4pm – 7pm.
• Location: Town Hall, Burnley Rd, Padiham, Padiham, BB12 8BS ///parkway.desiring.cursing
• Special Info: Live stage show, Christmas character walkarounds, festive market, fun fair and lots more! Santa to arrive to switch the lights on.

Preston Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 5pm – 7.30pm.
• Location: Preston Flag Market, Cheapside, Preston ///ballots.agent.mugs
• Special Info: Paul Zerdin, the visionary ventriloquist & winner of America’s Got Talent. Also performing, Bradley Johnson (Vinnie Dingle – Emmerdale) & TikTok star, Henry Oliver. SpudBros to make a special appearance too. FREE event. More details via Visit Preston on Facebook.

Rawtenstall Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Friday 28th November.
• Time: 4pm – 9pm.
• Location: Rawtenstall Market, Newchurch Road, ///racing.stud.ideas
• Special Info: Entertainment, food, drink & lantern parade. Lights to be switched on by the Mayor of Rawtenstall.

Rishton Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 6th December.
• Time: 3.30pm.
• Location: High Street, outside the library, ///digits.silver.memory
• Special Info: FREE community event.

Skelmersdale Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: Time TBC
• Location: Between the new Tawd Valley Centre & the Concourse Shopping Centre. ///yachting.hands.amid
• Special Info: Christmas Traders and Food Vendors.

St Anne’s On The Sea

• Date: Saturday 29^th November
• Time: Entertainment on the main stage (located in the main town square) will start at 3.50pm. At 5.45pm The St. Anne’s on the Sea Town Council Mayor Councillor Karen Harrison with the Deputy Fylde Mayor Councillor Cheryl Little will oversee the switching on of the lights by the St. Anne’s Carnival Queen.
• Location: St. Anne’s Road West Car-Park, ///desks.impact.thick
• Special Info: Photos with Santa and free gifts will be available for the children. Crib Blessing at the amphitheatre in the Town Centre. The event will include music, carols and the unveiling of the nativity crib.

Summerseat, Ramsbottom

• Date: Saturday 13th December.
• Time: 6pm – 7pm.
• Location: Summerseat Park, Waterside, Bury ///giving.petal.contemplate
• Special Info: Carol singing, hot food.

Christmas Lights Switch On Liverpool and Merseyside

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the lights twinkling across Liverpool and Merseyside — here’s where the countdown begins this year.

St Helens Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday November 29th.
• Time: TBC
• Location: St Helens Town Hall Square, ///dispensed.work.records
• Special Info: Christmas Markets, Street Performers, Live Festive Music, Funfair

Earlestown Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday December 6th.
• Time: TBC
• Location: Earlestown Town Centre, Newton-le-Willows
• Special Info: Christmas Markets, Street Performers, Live Festive Music, Funfair

Formby Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Thursday 20th November
• Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm. Official switch on 7pm.
• Location: Chapel Lane, Formby Village.
• Special Info: Fairground rides, entertainment, Santa.

Gateacre Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Saturday 22nd November.
• Time: 4pm – 5pm.
• Location: Gateacre Brow, Liverpool. ///gloves.good.solid
• Special Info: Visit from Santa Claus and Wall of Sound choir.

Huyton Village Switch On

• Date: Friday 14th November.
• Time: 2pm – 7pm.
• Location: Huyton Village Centre (Outdoor)
• Special Info: Christmas Lights Switch On, Christmas Markets, Family Fun & Festive Treats.

Kirkby Christmas Lights

• Date: Friday 21st November.
• Time: 4pm – 7pm.
• Location: Kirkby Town Centre.
• Special Info: Featuring Livin’ Joy, Black Lace and Urban Cookie Collective. Marvellous Markets at St Chad’s Parade.

Liverpool City Centre Christmas Lights Switch On

• Date: Thursday 13th November.
• Time: TBC.
• Location: Venue TBC.
• Special Info: Liverpool Christmas Tree to be switched on Thursday 20th November.

Moreton Switch On with Moreton in Bloom

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: Lights on at 5.15pm.
• Location: Moreton Cross Roundabout, Hoylake Road, Wirral ///prop.upper.rails
• Special Info: Christmas market, live music and Christmas characters.

Prescot Christmas Magic Lights

• Date: Saturday 15th November.
• Time: 3pm – 7pm.
• Location: Prescot Town Centre.
• Special Info: FREE event. Meet Santa Claus and the Grinch along with acrobatic elves, live music.

Rainhill Parish Council

• Date: Sunday 23rd November.
• Time: 2pm – 6pm.
• Location: Rainhill Village.
• Special Info: Outdoor Event – Christmas stalls.

St Helens Christmas Lights

• Date: Saturday November 29th.
• Time: TBC
• Location: St Helens Town Hall Square, ///dispensed.work.records
• Special Info: Christmas Markets, Street Performers, Live Festive Music, Funfair

St Johns Shopping Centre, Liverpool

• Date: Thursday 6th November.
• Time: From 4.30pm.
• Location: St John’s Shopping Centre, St George’s Place, Liverpool ///mini.rental.edit
• Special Info: Festive music from The Florrie’s Ukulele Band.

Southport Christmas Lights Spectacular

• Date: Saturday November 15th.
• Time: 11am – 7pm. 11am-4pm – Kids entertainment. 4pm-7pm – Musical entertainment. 4pm Musical Light Show. 7pm Big Switch On.
• Location: Town Hall Gardens, Southport ///same.native.kept
• Special Info: Live stage shows with Bluey & Bingo, Peppa Pig, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Beauty & the Beast panto. Artisan Market. DJs. Choir & street performers.

Woolton – The Elephant Pub & Bakehouse

• Date: Saturday 29th November.
• Time: TBC Visit The Elephant Pub & Bakehouse for up to date info.
• Location: The Elephant, Woolton ///polite.news.reform
• Special Info: Live music – Stalls – Firework Display.

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This post will be updated as more Christmas Lights Switch On events across the North West are confirmed. Last updated: November 2025.