Accrington Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Accrington and surrounding areas
Accrington sparkles for the Christmas season with Holiday lights across Blackburn Road and a lively program of festive events and holiday activities. Take part in the Accrington Christmas Light Switch On and creative sessions like the Back to Nature Christmas Wreath Making Workshop for hands-on seasonal fun. Explore winter festivals, seasonal celebrations and holiday tours, browse markets and discover plenty of things to do that celebrate Accringtons community spirit this festive season.
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Christmas Parties
31 eventsMultiple venues with distinct New Year's Eve entertainment.
Christmas Markets
17 eventsImmersive Father Christmas farm headquarters experience
Christmas Lights
9 eventsSpectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsAuthentic Queen tribute show with live energy
Other Christmas Activities
33 eventsMagical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
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Ignite Fire Festival and Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on
(Rochdale)
Spectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
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East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials
(Bury)
Magical steam train journey with Santa Claus
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The Grotto at Trafford Centre
(Manchester)
Magical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
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Ribble Steam Railway Santa Specials 2025
(Preston)
Father Christmas visits each child on a steam train.
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Light Night Wigan
(Wigan)
Free festival of light artworks in Mesnes Park
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New Year's Eve Entertainment at Ribby Hall Village
(Wrea Green)
Multiple venues with distinct New Year's Eve entertainment.
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The main event is the Christmas lights switch-on on Broadway, featuring live music, fireworks, and a festive market. Other highlights include the Accrington Christmas Tree Festival and local holiday markets.
Accrington’s traditions include the big lights switch-on with local performers and community choirs, as well as festive events at Oswaldtwistle Mills and Accrington Stanley.
The town centre and Broadway are the main areas for festive displays, but many residential neighborhoods also decorate their streets with holiday lights.
The main market is on Broadway during the lights switch-on, and local makers often appear at events in Accrington town centre and nearby venues like Oswaldtwistle Mills.
The Christmas lights switch-on, neighborhood displays, and free markets on Broadway are great budget-friendly options. Many local events also offer free entertainment and activities.
Families can enjoy the lights switch-on, Santa’s grotto at Oswaldtwistle Mills, and festive markets with activities for children. Events often include sing-alongs, crafts, and visits from Santa.