Oldham Countdown to Christmas

Oldham Countdown to Christmas

with these free festive Oldham town centre events.

Xmas in Oldham Santa’s Reindeer Parade
Saturday 10 November, 1–1.30pm
Enjoy this year’s ‘The Night Before Christmas’ themed parade. Featuring over 200 participants from local community and arts groups, plus lots of great music – it’s an event not to miss. Oldham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Sunday 18 November, 5–6pm
Get ready for an ‘out-of-this-world’ experience as we switch on Oldham’s Christmas lights. Meet Tiny and Small from The Clangers, be amazed by space age LED robotic dancers from Cirque Bijou and watch Oldham Theatre Workshop perform.
Brass Monkeys
Saturday 8 December, 11am–4pm
Enjoy lots of festive sounds at our annual winter brass band festival. See the world famous Foden’s Band, the acclaimed Fairey Band, funk brass ensemble Twisted Tubes and an array of local bands too.

Oldham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Sunday 18 November, 5–6pm
Get ready for an ‘out-of-this-world’ experience as we switch on Oldham’s Christmas lights. Meet Tiny and Small from The Clangers, be amazed by space age LED robotic dancers from Cirque Bijou and watch Oldham Theatre Workshop perform.
Brass Monkeys
Saturday 8 December, 11am–4pm
Enjoy lots of festive sounds at our annual winter brass band festival. See the world famous Foden’s Band, the acclaimed Fairey Band, funk brass ensemble Twisted Tubes and an array of local bands too.