Warrington Unwrapped 2025 – Christmas Lights Switch-On Weekend
This weekend, Warrington begins to unwrap its festive programme for 2025. There’s so much happening all weekend for the whole family to enjoy.
Christmas Lights Switch-On Event
The big Christmas Lights Switch-On event is on Saturday, November 15th, in Golden Square from 6pm until 7pm. Leading the countdown will be Santa Claus himself with help from CBBC’s Hacker the Dog.
Free live performances from Wicked, Matilda, Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman and The Lion King will make the evening magical, before the clock strikes and the Christmas lights are switched on to mark the beginning of all the festivities in Warrington this season.
Independent Street Artisan Market
Independent Street returns with incredible Christmas markets. There will be over 70 stalls to browse on Horsemarket Street, Market Gate, Buttermarket Street, Bridge Street, and Dolmans Lane leading into Time Square. These will be open on Saturday, November 15th, from 10am until 7pm and Sunday, November 16th, from 11am until 5pm.
If you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gifts or just want to treat yourself, there will be plenty of unique, quirky stalls ready and waiting to inspire you. Fill your shopping bags with goodies while strolling around the market, chatting with the producers and sampling the delights on offer.
Time Square Children’s Fairground
In Time Square, there will be a fairground with children’s rides and entertainment, plus Bavarian, German and Dutch sausages and toasted marshmallows.
Walkabout Entertainment in Time Square and Golden Square
There will also be a range of walkabout acts in Time Square and Golden Square on Saturday and Sunday. The theme for Saturday, November 15th, is Icy Days and for Sunday, November 16th, is The Grinch and Friends.
Catch walkabout acts such as The Grinch, Cindy Lou and Whoo, Snow Queen and King and polar bear at 11.30am both days at both locations, at 1pm and 3pm both days in Golden Square, and at 1.30pm and 2.30pm both days in Time Square.
If you’re heading into the town centre for any of these events this weekend, be sure to check what’s on at other local businesses. The Christmas decorations are popping up throughout town, and shops, cafes, bars and restaurants are ready to welcome you all in.
Browse our website to find out more about Warrington Unwrapped and all of the magical events, seasonal shows, family activities and entertainment that will be filling the town with festive cheer. Plan your winter with the full events schedule, and don’t forget to follow us on social media for updates.