Christmas in Warrington
Shopping, dining, live music, artisan markets, the lights switch-on, outdoor cinema, fairground rides and festive family fun, right across the town centre this Christmas.
SHOP • EAT • EXPLORE • ENJOY
Warrington Unwrapped launches In
Launch weekend Friday 13th to Sunday 15th November
Lights Switch-On Saturday 14th November at 5pm with live performances and activities from 11am
About Warrington Unwrapped
Christmas is coming to Warrington, with an outdoor screening of festive favourite Elf, the Christmas Lights Switch-On, artisan markets and Winter Wonderland all part of a three-day celebration to launch Warrington Unwrapped 2026.
Organised by Warrington BID, the celebrations run from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November, marking the start of a festive programme that brings entertainment, shopping and family activities to the town centre right through November and December.
“There’s something really special about Warrington at Christmas, and we’re looking forward to seeing the town centre come alive again this year. We’ve got a huge opening weekend planned, and we’re hoping to create a really memorable start to the festive season.”
— Andrea Morley, Warrington BID Project Manager
What's on this Christmas
From the big opening weekend to markets, Winter Wonderland and the ice rink, here’s everything happening across the town centre this festive season.
The Christmas Launch Weekend
Fri 13 to Sun 15 Nov
Three days of celebrations to unwrap Christmas in Warrington
Christmas Film Under The Stars
Fri 13 Nov
A festive outdoor screening of Elf to kick off the weekend.
Christmas Light Switch On
Sat 14 Nov
A full day of entertainment, with the big switch-on at 5pm.
Christmas Artisan Markets
Sat 14 to Sun 15 Nov
Independent traders and handmade gifts.
Winter Wonderland
Fri 13 Nov to Thu 24 Dec
Rides, festive characters and seasonal treats at Time Square.
Christmas at Golden Square
Fri 27 Nov to Sun 3 Jan
A brand-new outdoor ice rink, plus the Grinch’s Whoville grotto.
Christmas Shopping
Throughout Nov & Dec
Big-name brands, high-street favourites and independent gems.
Festive Food, Drink & Parties
Throughout Nov & Dec
Seasonal menus, Christmas cocktails and nights out in town.
Festive events across town
Everything happening across town in one place. Alongside the big events, we’ll add offers and other events as they’re confirmed, so it’s always worth checking back.
Ice Skating at Golden Square
Golden Square, 27 Old Market Place, Warrington WA1 1QB
Whoville Grotto with the Grinch
Golden Square, 27 Old Market Place, Warrington WA1 1QB
Whoville Grotto with the Grinch
Golden Square, 27 Old Market Place, Warrington WA1 1QB
James B Partridge – The Big Christmas Assembly
Pyramid Parr Hall, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL
Pop-Inns Christmas Party Nights 2026
Pop-Inns Warrington, 2a Cairo Street, Warrington, WA1 1EE
Are you a Warrington Business with a festive offer or event?
Add your Christmas offer, menu or event and we’ll feature it in the Warrington Unwrapped line-up throughout November and December.
