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Where to See the Christmas Lights Switch On in Cheshire 2024

15 November - 1 December

Towards the end of November, as the nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air, local cities, towns and villages have their Christmas Lights Switch On.  The festivities are often combined with other entertainment from Christmas markets to carol singers and sometimes even Father Christmas will make an appearance.  If you’re looking for an amazing Christmas light trail in Cheshire and Greater Manchester we have a great guide too and all the best family Christmas events in Cheshire.

Christmas Light Switch Ons in Cheshire 2024

Saturday 16th November 2024

  • Wilmslow Christmas light switch on and Christmas market

Friday 22nd November 2024

  • Nantwich Christmas lights switch on is an evening that always guarantees lots of festive cheer.  With a street market, live entertainment, treats, refreshments the popular event always kicks off the Christmas celebrations

Saturday 23rd November 2024

Saturday 30th November

  • Knutsford Christmas lights switch is preceded by an afternoon of live entertainment from local musicians, dance troupes, performers and choirs

Sunday 1st December 2024

  • Light Up Bramhall will have a day of festive fun with entertainment on stage and the magical Light Up moment! There will also be a Christmas Grotto, fairground and artisan market.

 

Ooops we’re still updating, dates below are from last year

  • Oldham Christmas light switch on spectacular event is back with a brand festive show and fireworks finale
  • Wrexham Christmas lights switch on and festive fun day

Sunday 19th November

  •  Stockport Christmas Celebration – filled with a huge line-up of over 60 breath-taking shows featuring 220 artists alongside roaming acts, carnival fun, live music and festive food stalls

Thursday 23rd November

  • Chester Christmas lights switch on at the Town Hall Square with lantern parade and the Chester Cathedral Christmas tree festival

Friday 24th November

  • Congleton Christmas light switch on  evening will be packed full of free entertainment and lots of Christmas cheer for the whole family.

Saturday 25th November

  • Altrincham Christmas lights switch on with lantern parade
  • Northwich Christmas lights switch on is one of the biggest light switch on events in Cheshire, with free activities throughout the town centre that lead up to our large scale parade  and firework finale!
  • Sandbach Christmas lights switch on will have live performances, charity stalls and more.
  • Frodsham Christmas light switch on event will see Father Christmas arriving , bringing with him a host of dazzling entertainers in what is a wonderful parade marking the switch on of the towns lights. It’s a real winter wonderland that the kids will love as Christmas arrives in Frodsham.
  • Neston Christmas light switch on will have lots of entertainment and a a FREE ride on the fantastic Christmas Traction Train with  Elf Bill
  • Crewe Christmas lights switch on will see Panto star and X Factor winner Matt Terry will perform his new single on the main stage
  • Warrington Winter Wonderland brings a festival of Christmas fun over the weekend of 25th to 26th November 2023.
  • Macclesfield Step into Christmas will have stilt-walkers, jugglers, face-painting, crafting, live music and more, all under the beautiful Macclesfield Christmas lights.
  • Middlewich Christmas lights switch on will run from 3-7pm with festive stalls

Sunday 26th November

  • Warrington Winter Wonderland sound and light show

Friday 1st December

  • Macclesfield Christmas Tree Festival Step inside the historic Christ Church and enjoy a range of illuminated Christmas trees. Running Thursday to Sunday until 22nd Dec

Saturday 2nd December

Friday 8th December

 



 

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15 November
End:
1 December
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