Wigan Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Wigan and surrounding areas
Wigan shines during Christmas 2025 as Light Night Wigan and Holly Jolly Christmas Party Nights light up the town centre near Market Place and the DW Stadium. The season features festive events, holiday activities and winter festivals that attract families and shoppers to local markets and entertainment venues. Enjoy parades, live music and seasonal food stalls while exploring things to do under Christmas lights, creating a warm and communal festive atmosphere across Wigan.
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Christmas Parties
24 eventsInclusive Christmas party nights with dinner and drinks
Christmas Shows
18 eventsThe Snowman film with live orchestral accompaniment
Christmas Markets
15 eventsEuropean-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsMagical steam train journey with Santa Claus
Christmas Activities
31 eventsMagical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
Editor's Picks (6)
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Liverpool Christmas Market
(Liverpool)
European-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
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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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The Light Before Christmas: The Gift
(Liverpool)
Cathedral transformed by light and sound projections
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Light Night Wigan
Free festival of light artworks in Mesnes Park
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John Lewis Santa Experiences
LEGO® themed Santa experiences with a free LEGO® set.
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Wigan Christmas Events Map
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Wigan Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include Light Night Wigan at Mesnes Park and the Frost Festival on Standishgate, both drawing large crowds with lights, markets, and festive activities.
Wigan celebrates with community-focused events like Light Night Wigan, which combines art and nature, reflecting the borough’s cultural manifesto and local pride in its canals and parks.
Ashton, Golborne, and Hindley are known for their neighborhood displays, offering charming and accessible light trails near Wigan’s town center.
Standishgate and Mesnes Park host the main Christmas markets, featuring local artisans and vendors selling crafts, food, and gifts throughout the holiday season.
Light Night Wigan is a free event showcasing beautiful illuminations, and many neighborhood light displays and markets can be enjoyed without admission fees, making them budget-friendly options.
Families can enjoy the Frost Festival’s funfair and Santa’s parade, as well as the interactive light displays at Light Night Wigan, offering engaging experiences for children of all ages.