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An elf gives Santa a Christmas card at The Grotto in The Trafford Centre

22 November 2024 to 24 December 2024Manchester

The Grotto at the Trafford Centre

Take part in a magical Christmas adventure, witness the unveiling of a top-secret super toy, and meet Santa Claus at The…
A choir, all wearing Santa hats, sing carols from the gallery in Manchester’s international concert venue The Bridgewater Hall

1 December 2024 to 23 December 2024Manchester

Christmas Concerts at The Bridgewater Hall

Let the music of the season fill you with festive cheer, with this special series of Christmas concerts at…
Performers in bright and colourful red and green Christmas costumes, some with trumpets, walk the streets of Manchester as part of the Manchester Christmas Parade

8 December 2024 to 8 December 2024Manchester

The Manchester Christmas Parade 2024

Step into Christmas via the streets of Manchester at the Manchester Christmas Parade 2024!

3 December 2024 to 5 January 2025Manchester

Come From Away

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story.
Families stand outside the entrance to the Land of Lights Festival at Gullivers World theme park in Warrington - several giant colourful light installations stand at different heights around them

9 November 2024 to 4 January 2025Manchester

Land of Lights Lantern Festival at Gulliver’s World, Warrington

Gulliver’s World is transformed this winter for the Land of Lights Lantern Festival!
A young girl smiles at a glowing light installation in the shape of a monkey, its hand near hear face

15 November 2024 to 1 January 2025Manchester

Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo's Lanterns and Light Christmas Trail is back for 2024, promising a magical experience with more features…
A man walks through the Christmas Trail at Wilderspool Woods in The Trafford Centre; differently-coloured lines of light twist around the path above him

8 November 2024 to 2 January 2025Manchester

The Christmas Trail at Wilderspool Woods

Come along to the Trafford Centre this Christmas, where the secret woods within its grounds have been transformed into a…
Winter Island in Depot Mayfield, with all the lights of the Twilight Trail, seen from above

14 November 2024 to 31 December 2024Manchester

The Twilight Trail at Mayfield Park

With more than 50,000 lights set across the 6.5 acres of Mayfield Park, Winter Island is the place to be for an…
Four light art installations from Lightwaves Salford 2024

5 December 2024 to 8 December 2024Manchester

Lightwaves Salford 2024

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Lightwaves Salford is a free light art festival presented by Quays Culture in Media…

15 November 2024 to 1 January 2025Manchester

Christmas at Dunham Massey

A stunning and ancient National Trust site transformed into a winter wonderland with sparkling lights, installations and…
Let’s Glo UV Family Silent Disco-Waterside

21 November 2024 to 23 November 2024Manchester

Prism 2024

Waterside Arts’ Winter Festival of Music & Light set to dazzle Sale town centre for a second year!

22 November 2024 to 11 January 2025Manchester

Alice in Wonderland

It's Christmas in Wonderland, and mischief is afoot! Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole again...

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27 November 2024 to 30 December 2024Manchester

RHS Glow

Create magical festive memories at RHS Garden Bridgewater!

6 December 2024 to 5 January 2025Manchester

A Christmas Carol at The Lowry

Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the musical version of a Christmas Carol.

1 December 2024 to 29 December 2024Manchester

The Bear by Raymond Briggs

With dazzling puppetry, delicious music & dreamy storytelling, The Bear is a stunning experience for the whole family.

27 April 2025 to 18 May 2025Manchester

Hamlet Hail To The Thief

Shakespeare’s great tragedy and Radiohead’s seminal album collide in a new live experience.

2 September 2025 to 15 September 2025Manchester

Derren Brown Live!

Prepare to be astonished! Derren Brown returns with his brand new live show, Only Human.
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27 July 2024 to 23 November 2024Manchester

Reddish Worker Bee Market

Regular monthly handmade market in the car park of a popular shopping outlet. 50+ stalls of handmade, affordable gifts,…

19 November 2024 to 30 November 2024Manchester

BLOOD BROTHERS

Live at Palace Theatre Manchester this Autumn!
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17 May 2024 to 31 January 2025Manchester

MARKERS Exhibition

Football x Street Art