Wigan borough is getting ready for Christmas. Events are taking place across the borough throughout December, follow Visit Wigan on social for the latest headline event updates and community events.
Leigh Christmas Markets
Take the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts and get the full festive shopping experience with our local street markets in the run up to Christmas.
When: 16 December 10am-4pm
Where: Bradshawgate in Leigh Town Centre.
Tickets: No booking required
Hindley & Hindley Green
Festivities kick off on Saturday 25th November with the Christmas Festival & Markets. There will be over 70 stalls selling local crafts, food & drinks, face painting and gifts galore, it’s sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. This is followed by the Christmas Light switch on, taking place on 3rd December at Hindley Town Hall on Sunday 3rd December.
When: 3rd December (Light Switch On)
Where: Thrive CIC, Market Street and Hindley Library & Community Centre (25th Nov) Hindley Town Hall car park (3rd Dec)
Tickets: None required
Wigan Markets Christmas Specials
Every Saturday in December there will be extra Christmas magic happening in Wigan Market. Each Saturday there will be a snow globe with a special Christmas character so you can get some insta-worthy festive photos. There will also be a nostalgic Victorian Choir on the 9th December and Christmas Crafts for all ages on the 16th December.
When: Each Saturday in December
Where: Wigan Market
Tickets: Free, no booking required
Wigan Christmas Markets
Take the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts and get the full festive shopping experience with our street markets in the run up to Christmas.
When: 9, 16 December, 10am-5pm
Where: Standishgate Wigan
Tickets: Free, no booking required.
Atherton Christmas Events
Atherton kick starts an exciting festive season with their Nativity Parade, which takes place on Friday 1st December, followed by a Brass Band Concert from Golborne Brass Band at the Parish Church in Atherton on Saturday 2nd December. The ever-popular Christmas Market returns on Saturday 9th December, between 10am – 5pm. There will be a variety of local businesses there from gift stalls to food vendors to local shops and bars
When: 1st December (Nativity Parade), 2nd December (Brass Band Concert), 9th December (Christmas Markets)
Where: Atherton
Tickets: None required