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Wigan Light Switch On at The Cotton Works

Visitors can enjoy a festive evening at The Cotton Works with seasonal shopping across twenty stalls. The celebration includes live entertainment with performances from brass bands and choirs.

What to Expect

Festive light switch-on featuring 20 market stalls, brass bands, and choirs.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Independent Street

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Local shoppers and festive music lovers

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

The Cotton Works
Swan Meadow Road, Wigan, WN3 5BE
Wigan

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 3pm – 7pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring enough time to browse the 20 festive shopping stalls and enjoy the brass bands and choirs.
  • Use The Cotton Works address on Swan Meadow Road when planning your route to the event.
  • Check your travel arrangements before setting out for the evening event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I browse at the event?

The event includes 20 stalls for festive shopping.

What live entertainment is planned?

Brass bands and choirs are performing.

What is the occasion for the event?

It is a Christmas light switch-on at The Cotton Works.

Tags

Christmas marketcommunity celebrationfestive foodartisanal productsholiday seasonlocal artisansseasonal activities

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Nov 5, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team