Rochdale Festive Market & Christmas Lights Switch-On

Get your big coat on and head down to these locations in Greater Manchester for the festive celebration of the Christmas lights switch-on!

Manchester Christmas Light Switch-On

The Manchester Christmas Light Switch On returns to Albert Square on Saturday, 3 November 2018 from 7.30pm.

Stars of the stage and screen will perform including Jonas Blue, Max George, the cast from Wicked, Dr Dolittle and The Producers. The night will be topped off by a huge 10-minute firework display.

Bolton Christmas Light Swith-On

The Bolton Light Switch On will be in Bolton Town centre at the Town Hall on Thursday, 22 November 2018

Fun-filled family Christmas light switch on with live entertainment on Victoria Square from 5pm, finishing with a mystery celebrity light switch on and a spectacular firework display.

Bury Christmas Light Switch-On

Cbeebies Andy Day and his band The Odd Socks will take to the stage at The Rock this Thursay 8th November, joined by R&B singer Lemar, and Santa himself!

Hosted by Tower FM, the centre's Christmas lights switch-on will run from 5:30-7:30pm, feature a number of local acts, and will have a family trip to Disneyland Paris up for grabs!

Oldham Christmas Light Switch-On

The Oldham Christmas Lights Switch On will be at Parliament Square in Oldham Town Centre on Sunday 18 November, 1 - 6pm, FREE

Have the opportunity to meet TV favourites throughout the day, followed by a fantastic firework display to light-up the night sky above the town centre.

Rochdale Christmas Light Switch-On

There's plenty to see and do this year in Rochdale for its lights-on celebration - a free programme of family entertainment on Saturday 24 November will see you through from the 1pm market opening until the turning of day to night, when children's favourites Ben Elf and Princess Holly will help Father Christmas and the pantomime cast of 'Sleeping Beauty' light up Rochdale for 2018.

With a wide-range of stalls offering festive gifts and mulled treats for the adults, craft and music workshops for the kids, plus a festive sereande from the Wardle Community Brass Band, it's sure to be a fun day for all the family!

Wigan Christmas Light Switch-On

Wigan Town Centre's Christmas Light Switch On will be on 14th November, 4pm-7:30pm at Market Place! There will be a personal appearance by Kingsland Road and Wigan's Got Talent winner Scott Chapman