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Oldham Christmas Light Switch-On

November 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Fireworks exploding over a church in Oldham

Oldham town centre will burst into festive colour as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On Show returns, an evening packed with family fun, live music, and entertainment for all ages! 

What’s happening… 

Get ready for a night to remember with the annual stage show from 5.30pm and firework display from with performances from: 

  • Fierce Dance 
  • Oldham Coliseum’s A Christmas Fair cast 
  • Anton Benson’s Beauty and the Beast panto stars  
  • Ollie, Millie and Rodney the Reindeer 
  • Oldham’s very own Frank Rothwell 
  • Plus, a special appearance from Father Christmas  

The evening will end with the official switch-on of Oldham’s Christmas lights and tree by our lucky competition winner, followed by a spectacular fireworks finale lighting up the town’s sky. 

See Bluey and Bingo  

Bring the kids along to see their favourite Blue Heelers in Tommyfield Market Hall at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm (times subject to change).

Don’t miss them at the stage show from 5.30pm in Parliament Square.

Shop and eat local  

Turn your visit into a festive day out and explore some of Oldham’s favourite spots for food and drink, including: Nando’s, Molino Lounge, Egyptian Room, Bitter Sweet, Parliament Square Café, Café 22, and The Fox and Pine. 

Christmas lights in Oldham Town Centre

 

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