Thrilled about the festive season in Wigan? Discover all the holiday events with our ultimate guide! For those who know Wigan's every corner and those just beginning to explore, our guide reveals seasonal secrets.
Popular Events: Stroll through festive stalls at the Christmas Markets 2024, where local artisans showcase their crafts and seasonal treats. Experience the joy of the holidays in a vibrant atmosphere. Another highlight is Elf the Musical, a heartwarming production that brings the beloved story to life with catchy songs and festive cheer. And the Holly Jolly Party Nights are something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a lively environment perfect for celebration. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Wigan
- Christmas Markets 2024 (Manchester)
- Elf the Musical (Manchester)
- Holly Jolly Party Nights
- Merry & Bright Party Nights
- Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose (Manchester)
- Fork and Film: Home Alone
- Christmas Cracker Show (Warrington)
- Gruff Rhys & Bill Ryder-Jones
- Santa Claus at The Shankly Hotel
See these and even more events listed below!
Wigan Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets 2024
What to Expect:
Extensive variety of seasonal goods and food in iconic wooden ski chalet stalls.
Description:
Manchester Christmas Markets 2024 feature over 200 stalls across nine city center locations, offering a wide range of seasonal goods, food, and drink. Iconic wooden ski chalet market stalls will be set up in King Street West, St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square, Corn Exchange, Cathedral Gardens, Market Street, and Piccadilly Gardens. Craft stalls will be open from 10 am to 8 pm, while food and drink stalls will be open from 11 am to 9 pm each day.
Where: Manchester | More Info: Christmas Markets 2024
Wigan Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Merry & Bright Party Nights
What to Expect:
Two-course buffet and inclusive drinks with a resident DJ.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with a delicious two-course hot buffet and all-inclusive drinks at The Brick Community Stadium. The evening features a resident DJ and disco, along with Christmas novelties, creating a lively atmosphere for guests to dance the night away.
Where: Wigan | More Info: Merry & Bright Party Nights
Fork and Film: Home Alone
What to Expect:
Live actors bring beloved characters to life.
Description:
Fork and Film: Home Alone is an interactive dining event featuring themed dishes and cocktails inspired by the beloved film. Live actors bring beloved characters to life, creating a unique blend of storytelling and flavor.
Where: Wigan | More Info: Fork and Film: Home Alone
Gruff Rhys & Bill Ryder-Jones
What to Expect:
Unique blend of eclectic solo work and critically acclaimed album.
Description:
Gruff Rhys and Bill Ryder-Jones come together for a special performance at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, featuring Gruff Rhys' eclectic solo work and Bill Ryder-Jones' critically acclaimed album *Iechyd Da*. The event promises a blend of joyous and intimate moments, showcasing the artists' musical evolution and creative depth.
Where: Wigan | More Info: Gruff Rhys & Bill Ryder-Jones
Santa Claus at The Shankly Hotel
What to Expect:
Personalized Santa meet and greet experience.
Description:
Meet Santa Claus at The Shankly Hotel for a special Christmas encounter, featuring a Santa meet and greet with no age restrictions.
Where: Wigan | More Info: Santa Claus at The Shankly Hotel
Elf the Musical
What to Expect:
Interactive audience snowball fight and giant candy cane journey.
Description:
Elf the Musical is a heartwarming stage adaptation of the family-favourite holiday film, following Buddy, a human raised as an Elf, on his journey from the North Pole to New York City in search of his true identity and the spirit of Christmas. With catchy songs, lively choreography, and a touching story about love and friendship, it’s a feel-good experience that will leave you with a smile on your face and the joy of the holiday season in your heart.
Where: Manchester | More Info: Elf the Musical
Christmas Cracker Show
What to Expect:
Interactive Santa experience with gift selection.
Description:
The Christmas Cracker Show at Gulliver's World Warrington features a festive train ride to meet Santa, Elf School, and Mrs. Christmas's kitchen. It includes a variety of Christmas shows and decorations, with children having the opportunity to choose their own gift from the Elf workshop.
Where: Warrington | More Info: Christmas Cracker Show
Wigan Other Holiday Activities
Holly Jolly Party Nights
What to Expect:
All-inclusive packages with a two-course dinner and inclusive drinks.
Description:
Join us for a night of festive fun at The Brick Community Stadium, featuring a two-course traditional festive dinner, inclusive drinks, DJ, disco, and Christmas novelties.
Where: Wigan | More Info: Holly Jolly Party Nights
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
What to Expect:
Comprehensive calligraphy workshop with personalized materials and expert tutors.
Description:
Learn the art of calligraphy with Mellor & Rose, creating beautiful Christmas cards, gift tags, and stationery with festive designs and hand lettering.
Where: Manchester | More Info: Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Hindley (2 miles)
- Ashton in Makerfield (4 miles)
- Westhoughton (5 miles)
- Golborne (5 miles)
- Skelmersdale (6 miles)
- Leigh (6 miles)
- Atherton (6 miles)
- Newton-le-Willows (7 miles)
- Tyldesley (7 miles)
- Chorley (7 miles)
- St Helens (8 miles)
- Bolton (9 miles)
- Farnworth (10 miles)
- Walkden (10 miles)
- Ormskirk (10 miles)
- Prescot (10 miles)
- Great Sankey (10 miles)
- Warrington (11 miles)
- Leyland (11 miles)
- Kirkby (11 miles)
- Huyton (12 miles)
- Maghull (13 miles)
- Darwen (13 miles)
- Radcliffe (13 miles)
- Widnes (13 miles)
- Eccles (13 miles)
- Urmston (13 miles)
- Whitefield (14 miles)
- Bury (14 miles)
- Runcorn (14 miles)
- Prestwich (15 miles)
- Stretford (15 miles)
- Salford (15 miles)
- Sale (15 miles)
- Preston (15 miles)
- Blackburn (16 miles)
- Litherland (16 miles)
- Altrincham (16 miles)
- Bootle (16 miles)
- Liverpool (17 miles)
- Southport (17 miles)
- Crosby (17 miles)
- Manchester (17 miles)
- Heywood (17 miles)
- Rossendale (18 miles)
- Formby (18 miles)
- Middleton (18 miles)
- Rawtenstall (18 miles)
- Accrington (18 miles)
- Birkenhead (19 miles)
- Wallasey (19 miles)
- Failsworth (20 miles)
- Lytham St Annes (20 miles)
- Northwich (20 miles)
- Rochdale (20 miles)
- Droylsden (21 miles)
- Royton (21 miles)
- Ellesmere Port Town (21 miles)
- Oldham (21 miles)
- Cheadle Hulme (22 miles)
- Stockport (22 miles)
- Denton (22 miles)
- Wilmslow (22 miles)
- Ashton-under-Lyne (22 miles)
- Fylde (23 miles)
- Bramhall (23 miles)
- Hyde (24 miles)
- Heswall (24 miles)
- Stalybridge (24 miles)
- Burnley (24 miles)
- Winsford (25 miles)
- Blackpool (25 miles)
- Chester (27 miles)
- Nelson (27 miles)
- Thornton-Cleveleys (28 miles)
- Macclesfield (29 miles)
- Deeside (29 miles)
- Colne (29 miles)
- Flint (29 miles)
- Glossop (29 miles)
- Hawarden (29 miles)
- Fleetwood (31 miles)
- Congleton (32 miles)
- Crewe (32 miles)
- Buckley (32 miles)
- Halifax (34 miles)
- High Peak (35 miles)
- Lancaster (35 miles)
- Kidsgrove (36 miles)
- Huddersfield (36 miles)
- Buxton (36 miles)
- Brighouse (37 miles)
- Wrexham (37 miles)
- Keighley (37 miles)
- Morecambe (37 miles)
- Rhyl (38 miles)
- Bingley (39 miles)
- Cleckheaton (40 miles)
- Bradford (40 miles)
- Rhosllannerchrugog (41 miles)
- Shipley (41 miles)
- Newcastle under Lyme (41 miles)
- Stoke-on-Trent (42 miles)
- Dewsbury (43 miles)
- Batley (43 miles)
- Pudsey (44 miles)
- Guiseley (44 miles)
- Ossett (44 miles)
- Morley (45 miles)
- Yeadon (45 miles)