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The Best Christmas Light Displays In And Around Manchester in 2024

From Manchester city centre to Chester Zoo, there are some fantastic light displays to illuminate these dark winter nights and fill your heart with Christmas cheer!

A Christmas light installation in Manchester city centre in the shape of a bumblebee wearing a Santa hat
Image: Shuttestock

Although theres no official Christmas light switch-on event in Manchester city centre this year, you will still find great Christmas light installations dotted around Piccadilly Gardens, New Cathedral Street, St Peters Square, St Anns Square and Manchester Cathedral. In addition, there are some absolutely fabulous light displays in Manchester and its surrounds this winter, including several light trails and even a light art festival!

Heres our run-down of the best light displays in and around Manchester this Christmas: