Stockport Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Stockport and surrounding areas
Stockport welcomes Winter 2025 with Holiday lights across the Market Place and a blend of festive tours, markets and community activities in the Merseyway area. The town’s holiday atmosphere includes seasonal workshops, live shows and family-friendly attractions. This December, visit the Stockport Makers Market, enjoy the Reddish Vale Farm Farmer Christmas Experience and take the kids to Brunch With Santa for parades, seasonal things to do and cheerful festivities.
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Christmas Parties
28 eventsExtensive selection of themed Christmas parties in Manchester.
Christmas Markets
18 eventsOver 70 artisan makers in a festive town center market.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsSpectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsSpectacular ice and circus show with a winter theme.
Other Christmas Activities
29 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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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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Stockport Makers Market - December
Over 70 artisan makers in a festive town center market.
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Stockport’s biggest annual Christmas events include the Spectacular Sunday festival and the Underbanks light switch-on, both featuring live performances, festive markets, and community celebrations.
Stockport celebrates with unique events like the Spectacular Sunday carnival-style festival and community-driven light switch-ons that highlight local creativity and independent spirit during the holiday season.
The Underbanks area is well-known for its festive lights and events, while various residential neighborhoods near Stockport also host charming holiday light displays worth exploring on foot.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at events like the C-Street Christmas Market on Castle Street and the Mercedes-Benz Christmas market in Edgeley, offering a range of artisan goods and festive treats.
Free activities include attending the Underbanks light switch-on, exploring neighborhood light displays, and enjoying the many free performances during the Spectacular Sunday festival in the town centre.
Families can enjoy festive shows and street theatre during Spectacular Sunday, visit family-friendly Christmas markets like C-Street, and explore walkable light displays that offer a fun and safe holiday experience for children.