Leigh Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Leigh and surrounding areas
Leigh sparkles this festive season with Holiday lights along Leigh town centre and a host of holiday activities for families and visitors. Attend Festive Tea with Father Christmas 2025 and enjoy seasonal festive events hosted around Tyldesley and local parks. Wander the High Street, join winter festivals and Santa visits, and discover seasonal entertainment and family-friendly activities that make things to do in Leigh feel joyful and local.
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Christmas Parties
27 eventsFestive lunch with live Christmas crooner classics.
Christmas Markets
16 eventsLocal artisan crafts and food in a historic museum setting
Christmas Lights
15 eventsMagical steam train journey with Santa Claus
Christmas Shows
7 eventsSpectacular ice and circus show with a winter theme.
Christmas Activities
33 eventsMagical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
Editor's Picks (6)
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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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Knutsford Christmas Light Switch On
(Knutsford)
Mayor and Santa light up Knutsford for Christmas
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Light Night Wigan
(Wigan)
Free festival of light artworks in Mesnes Park
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Christmas Parties in Manchester
(Manchester)
Extensive selection of themed Christmas parties in Manchester.
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DAY RAVE - Xmas Sesh
(Bury)
5th installment of a popular day rave with classic anthems.
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Leigh Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Leigh Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include Light Up Leigh, which marks the start of the festive season with a lighting ceremony, and the nearby Light Night Wigan festival featuring large-scale illuminations and community art projects.
Leigh celebrates with community-focused events such as neighborhood light displays and local markets that emphasize artisan crafts and family participation, reflecting the town’s close-knit spirit during the holidays.
Several residential areas in Leigh are known for their festive neighborhood displays, where local families decorate their homes extensively, creating charming walking trails for visitors to enjoy.
Christmas markets and local artisan stalls can be found at community centers and town squares in Leigh, as well as at nearby markets in Wigan and surrounding areas that support local makers and festive shopping.
Free neighborhood light displays, community market visits, and events like Light Night Wigan offer budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holiday season without spending much, if anything at all.
Family-friendly options include visiting local Christmas markets with craft activities, attending Light Up Leigh events, and exploring walkable neighborhood light trails that are safe and enjoyable for children.