The fantastic Northern Lights - Tameside Christmas Celebration will light the way to the start of Tameside's festivities on Saturday 19th November 2022 in Ashton-under-Lyne. The event will also kick-start the first ever Festive Window Trail in Ashton, for families to enjoy over the Christmas period, adding extra sparkle to the festivities.
Find out more about about all of the Christamas light switch on events taking place across all nine of Tameside's town's
Saturday 19th November
Ashton, 3-6:30pm
Northern Lights -Tameside’s Christmas Celebration
3pm - 5pm Festive Window Trail
5pm - 6:30pm Performances on the stage
5:30pm - 6:30pm Northern Lights Christmas Lantern Parade
Come and join us in Ashton town centre for our spectacular lantern parade featuring bands, puppets and dancers, plus lots of other entertainment and attractions.
Father Christmas will be switching on the Christmas lights at 6.30pm live on stage.
On the square on Fletcher Street there will also be a snow globe to take photos in throughout the day.
Father Christmas will be switching on the Christmas lights at 6.30pm live on stage.
Friday 25th November
Micklehurst, 6-7pm
Micklehurst Green corner of Micklehurst Rd and Station Rd
Gathering with (electronic) lanterns with music from Micklehurst choir and local brass band.
Switch On Time 6:30pm
Audenshaw, 4-8pm
Ryecroft Hall
Small children’s fun fair, live local entertainment and Santa’s Grotto.
Switch On Time 7.30pm
Stalybridge, 5-9pm
Armentieres Square
Stalybridge Street Fest with on stage entertainment, a funfair and traditional light switch on.
Switch On Time 7.15pm
Dukinfield, 5.30-7pm
Dukinfield Town Hall
Music, funfair, Christmas post box and Father Christmas on his Sleigh.
Switch On Time 6.30pm
Saturday 26th November
Denton, 12noon – 7pm
Civic Square
Funfair rides, food stalls, Santa and traditional Christmas light switch on. Additional activities will take place on Sunday 27th November.
Switch On Time 6pm
Mossley, 4-7pm
Market ground car park
Lanterns, brass bands, music, choirs and dancers and Christmas tree light switch on
Switch On Time 5.30pm
Hyde, 3-7pm
Hyde Market Ground
With market stalls, a small funfair and lantern parade.
Switch On Time 5.30pm
Sunday 27th November
Denton, 12noon – 5pm
Civic Square
Funfair rides and Children’s Christmas Party with Mascots and Characters from Hyde Fund Raisers. The Christmas light switch on will take place on Saturday 26th November.
Friday 2 December
Hattersley, 4-8pm
Hattersley Hub
Indoor Market stalls and Santa’s Grotto with seasonal food and drink.
Switch On Time 6pm
Saturday 3 December
Droylsden, 1pm-5.30pm
Villemomble Square
Artisan Market from 10am. Dance performances from local dance schools and Mossley Morris Men in the evening.
Switch On Time 5pm
Tameside Cultural Services
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