Christmas in Chorley

Enjoy a magical Christmas in Chorley

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year in Chorley with so much to check out that you'll never want the celebrations and Christmas cheer to end.

Keep an eye out for information about what's happening in Chorley during Christmas 2025

Christmas Lights Switch On

and Totally Locally Christmas Market

Sunday 16 November - Chorley town centre

Christmas in Chorley will get underway in style with the Christmas Lights Switch On, Sunday 16 November, sponsored by Chorley Eats and Lockdown Kitchen & Bar, with special guests and a fantastic line up of stage entertainment starting at 1pm on the Market Street stage, building up to the big switch on taking place at 5pm.
The fabulous Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Market will take place in the town centre from 10am on the same day.

Further details coming soon.

Winter Wonderland

13 November 2025 to 4 January 2026 (except Christmas Day) - Chorley town centre

This fabulous festive attraction will be back in the town centre this Christmas with real ice rink, festive tipis and children's rides.

Check back here soon for more information. 

Sunday 14 December - Chorley Town Hall

The annual pantomime will return to Chorley Town Hall (the Lancastrian) this Christmas, with three performances of Sleeping Beauty.

Perfomances will take place at 10.30am 12pm and 2pm.

Tickets £6 per person.

More information and tickets coming soon!

Santa can't wait to meet you in his grotto at Astley, every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 29 November to Sunday 21 December.

Access will be by pre-booked ticket only. Ticket information coming soon.

Visit our Getting Here page for information on getting to Chorley and parking.