Liverpool Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Liverpool and surrounding areas
Liverpool celebrates the Christmas season with Christmas lights and Holiday lights across the waterfront and around Albert Dock. Visit the Liverpool Christmas Market, attend The Light Before Christmas: The Gift, or catch The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra for memorable seasonal nights. The city’s holiday attractions include ice skating, family activities, and festive stalls that fill historic streets and docks with warm smells, live music, and glowing displays that make the season both lively and intimate.
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Christmas Parties
21 eventsMultiple venues with distinct New Year's Eve entertainment.
Christmas Shows
15 eventsThe Snowman film with live orchestral accompaniment
Christmas Markets
14 eventsFestive market outside Chester Town Hall.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsCathedral transformed by light and sound projections
Other Christmas Activities
39 eventsLEGO® themed Santa experiences with a free LEGO® set.
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Chester Christmas Market
(Chester)
Festive market outside Chester Town Hall.
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Liverpool Christmas Market
European-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
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The Light Before Christmas: The Gift
Cathedral transformed by light and sound projections
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John Lewis Santa Experiences
LEGO® themed Santa experiences with a free LEGO® set.
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The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra
The Snowman film with live orchestral accompaniment
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Light Night Wigan
(Wigan)
Free festival of light artworks in Mesnes Park
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Liverpool Christmas FAQ
The River of Light festival and the Light Before Christmas at Liverpool Cathedral are among the city’s largest annual events, drawing crowds with their festive light displays and immersive experiences.
Liverpool is known for its festive light trails, community markets, and the tradition of gathering for carol concerts in historic spaces like the Cathedral.
The city center, waterfront, and areas around the Cathedral are especially festive. Many residential neighborhoods also feature charming light displays during the season.
Christmas markets and local makers are often found in the city center, at the waterfront, and in neighborhood squares. Look for pop-up markets and craft fairs throughout December.
Free activities include the River of Light festival, neighborhood light trails, and outdoor Christmas markets. Many churches and community centers also host free carol services and events.
Families enjoy the Light Before Christmas at the Cathedral, Santa’s Secret Forest, and the Southport Christmas Spectacular. These events offer interactive experiences and entertainment for children.