Christmas in Bolton

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Celebrate the magic of Christmas in Bolton with tons of events for the family - from festive markets and Santa's Grottos to live shows and pantos!

It's time to brighten up winter and enjoy some festive cheer with so much going on around town! It's a great time to experience Christmas in Bolton, as we round up all the amazing seasonal events you won't want to miss.

 

Calendar of festive events
Date Event Info
16 Nov - 4 Jan Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall Book
22 Nov - 4 Jan The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre Book
23 & 24 Nov Christmas Markets at Smithills Farm Free - Info
24 Nov Christmas Markets at Heaton Fold Garden Centre Free - Info
30 Nov - 31 Dec Rapunzel Panto at Albert Halls Book
30 Nov Santa Live! at Albert Halls Book
30 Nov Christmas Markets at Smithills Farm Free - Info
30 Nov Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place Free - Info
1 Dec Christmas Markets at Smithills Farm Free - Info
1 Dec Santa Live! at Albert Halls Book
2 Dec Royal Bolton Hospital's Winter Market Free - Info
3 Dec - 6 Jan 12 Days of Christmas Trail by Little Lever Knit and Natter at Little Lever Library Free
5 Dec Christmas Charity Event at Party and Play Funhouse Book
5 - 8 Dec Put Big Light On Festival Free - Info
7 Dec Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place Free - Info
7 Dec Mayor's Christmas Fair Info
7 Dec Christmas with Friends by Bolton Cancer Voices Book
7 & 8 Dec Christmas Fun Days at Bolton Markets Free - Info
7 & 8 Dec Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm Book
8 Dec Santa's Grotto at Bolton Markets Info
13 Dec Boogie Bingo Christmas Party Nights at Albert Halls Book
13 - 30 Dec Rudolph the Reindeer's Red Nose Roadshow at Octagon Theatre Book
14 Dec Boogie Bingo Christmas Party Nights at Albert Halls Book
14 Dec Festive Sip & Paint at Albert Halls Book
14 Dec The Eagley Christmas Band & Community Choir at Victoria Hall Book
14 Dec Christmas Fun Day/Santa's Grotto at Bolton Markets Info
14 Dec Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place Free - Info
14 & 15 Dec Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm Book
15 Dec Christmas Markets at Heaton Fold Garden Centre Free - Info
20 Dec Boogie Bingo Christmas Party Nights at Albert Halls Book
20 Dec My First Father Christmas Experience at Smithills Hall Book
21 Dec Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place Free - Info
21 Dec Christmas Fun Day/Santa's Grotto at Bolton Markets Info
21 & 22 Dec Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm Book
21 - 24 Dec Santa Live! at Albert Halls Book
21 Dec - 5 Jan Winter Holiday Activities & Food Programme Free - Info
22 Dec Christmas Fun Day at Bolton Markets Free - Info
22 Dec Santa's Grottos at Crofters Bradshaw Book
22 Dec Santa Live! at Albert Halls Book
23 Dec Santa's Grotto at Moss Bank Park Book
23 Dec Santa Live! at Albert Halls Book
23 & 24 Dec Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm Book
24 Dec Santa's Grottos at Crofters Bradshaw Book
24 Dec Santa Live! at Albert Halls Book
28 & 29 Dec Bolton Steam Museum Winter Warm-Ups Free - Info
30 Dec Rudolph the Reindeer's Red Nose Roadshow at Octagon Theatre Book
1 Jan - 5 Jan Winter Holiday Activities & Food Programme Free - Info
2 Jan Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall Book
2 Jan The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre Book
3 Jan Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall Book
3 Jan The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre Book
4 Jan Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall Book
4 Jan The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre Book

Make sure to follow our Christmas in Bolton Facebook page and X account to keep updated on all the festivities:

Facebook: Christmas in Bolton
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Date: 30th November 2024 - 5th January 2025 Recurs daily.

Location: Various locations around Bolton

Cost: Varies by event