Christmas in Bolton
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in Bolton with tons of events for the family - from festive markets and Santa's Grottos to live shows and pantos!
It's time to brighten up winter and enjoy some festive cheer with so much going on around town! It's a great time to experience Christmas in Bolton, as we round up all the amazing seasonal events you won't want to miss.
| Date | Event | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov - 4 Jan | Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall | Book |
| 22 Nov - 4 Jan | The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre | Book |
| 23 & 24 Nov | Christmas Markets at Smithills Farm | Free - Info |
| 24 Nov | Christmas Markets at Heaton Fold Garden Centre | Free - Info |
| 30 Nov - 31 Dec | Rapunzel Panto at Albert Halls | Book |
| 30 Nov | Santa Live! at Albert Halls | Book |
| 30 Nov | Christmas Markets at Smithills Farm | Free - Info |
| 30 Nov | Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place | Free - Info |
| 1 Dec | Christmas Markets at Smithills Farm | Free - Info |
| 1 Dec | Santa Live! at Albert Halls | Book |
| 2 Dec | Royal Bolton Hospital's Winter Market | Free - Info |
| 5 - 8 Dec | Put Big Light On Festival | Free - Info |
| 7 Dec | Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place | Free - Info |
| 7 Dec | Mayor's Christmas Fair | Free - Info |
| 7 & 8 Dec | Christmas Fun Days at Bolton Markets | Free - Info |
| 7 & 8 Dec | Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm | Book |
| 8 Dec | Santa's Grotto at Bolton Markets | Info |
| 13 Dec | Boogie Bingo Christmas Party Nights at Albert Halls | Book |
| 13 - 30 Dec | Rudolph the Reindeer's Red Nose Roadshow at Octagon Theatre | Book |
| 14 Dec | Boogie Bingo Christmas Party Nights at Albert Halls | Book |
| 14 Dec | Festive Sip & Paint at Albert Halls | Book |
| 14 Dec | The Eagley Christmas Band & Community Choir at Victoria Hall | Book |
| 14 Dec | Christmas Fun Day/Santa's Grotto at Bolton Markets | Info |
| 14 Dec | Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place | Free - Info |
| 14 & 15 Dec | Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm | Book |
| 15 Dec | Christmas Markets at Heaton Fold Garden Centre | Free - Info |
| 20 Dec | Boogie Bingo Christmas Party Nights at Albert Halls | Book |
| 20 Dec | My First Father Christmas Experience at Smithills Hall | Book |
| 21 Dec | Hansel & Gretel's Gingerbread Adventure at Market Place | Free - Info |
| 21 Dec | Christmas Fun Day/Santa's Grotto at Bolton Markets | Info |
| 21 & 22 Dec | Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm | Book |
| 21 - 24 Dec | Santa Live! at Albert Halls | Book |
| 21 Dec - 5 Jan | Winter Holiday Activities & Food Programme | Free - Info |
| 22 Dec | Christmas Fun Day at Bolton Markets | Free - Info |
| 22 Dec | Santa's Grottos at Crofters Bradshaw | Book |
| 22 Dec | Santa Live! at Albert Halls | Book |
| 23 Dec | Santa's Grotto at Moss Bank Park | Book |
| 23 Dec | Santa Live! at Albert Halls | Book |
| 23 & 24 Dec | Santa's Grotto at Smithills Farm | Book |
| 24 Dec | Santa's Grottos at Crofters Bradshaw | Book |
| 24 Dec | Santa Live! at Albert Halls | Book |
| 28 & 29 Dec | Bolton Steam Museum Winter Warm-Ups | Free - Info |
| 30 Dec | Rudolph the Reindeer's Red Nose Roadshow at Octagon Theatre | Book |
| 1 Jan - 5 Jan | Winter Holiday Activities & Food Programme | Free - Info |
| 2 Jan | Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall | Book |
| 2 Jan | The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre | Book |
| 3 Jan | Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall | Book |
| 3 Jan | The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre | Book |
| 4 Jan | Aladdin Panto at Victoria Hall | Book |
| 4 Jan | The Jungle Book at Octagon Theatre | Book |
