Preston Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Preston and surrounding areas
Preston bursts into festive life for Christmas 2025 with things to do and Holiday lights around the city center and Avenham Park. Catch Ribble Steam Railway Santa Specials, enjoy Christmas Crackers musical celebrations, or see the family pantomime Peter Pan for seasonal fun. The calendar is full of holiday attractions and activities from market stalls to light displays and community gatherings, creating cozy evenings where families can shop, skate, and savor locally made treats beneath glowing lights.
Find the best Preston Christmas happenings this year!
Start Here
Christmas Parties
27 eventsMultiple venues with distinct New Year's Eve entertainment.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsSix miles of free, world-famous light displays.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsSpectacular Christmas pantomime adaptation of Peter Pan
Christmas Markets
12 eventsImmersive Father Christmas farm headquarters experience
Other Christmas Activities
32 eventsMagical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
Editor's Picks (6)
-
Blackpool Illuminations 2025
(Blackpool)
Six miles of free, world-famous light displays.
-
Ignite Fire Festival and Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on
(Rochdale)
Spectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
-
East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials
(Bury)
Magical steam train journey with Santa Claus
-
Christmas By The Sea
(Blackpool)
Festive village on Tower Festival Headland
-
The Grotto at Trafford Centre
(Manchester)
Magical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
-
Ribble Steam Railway Santa Specials 2025
Father Christmas visits each child on a steam train.
This Week / Coming Up (6)
View Our Interactive Map for More Events Around Preston
Discover thousands of christmas events across the country
Also Near Preston
Leyland
See all in Leyland βChorley
See all in Chorley βDarwen
See all in Darwen βAccrington
See all in Accrington βPreston Christmas FAQ
The Preston Christmas lights switch-on and the city centre Christmas market are two of the biggest annual events, drawing crowds for festive entertainment and shopping.
Preston celebrates with a lively Christmas lights switch-on, festive markets, and community events that bring locals together for music, food, and seasonal fun.
The city centre and several residential neighborhoods are known for their festive light displays, with walking trails and seasonal decorations throughout December.
The main Christmas market is in the city centre, and local makers often appear at neighborhood markets and special holiday events across Preston.
Free activities include viewing Christmas lights, visiting the city centre market, and attending community events like the lights switch-on and carol concerts.
Families enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on, Santa visits at local centres, and festive markets with activities like crafts and photo opportunities.