Christmas Events in Preston 2024
Get ready for Christmas with these amazing events all across our city.
From wonderful arts and crafts with your loved ones, traditional Christmas choirs and historical talks, to a Christmas concert and festive family films, there's lots to see and do in Preston for Christmas 2024.
For a list of what's on for Christmas in the City Centre, a map of locations, plus parking information for the festive season, download our Christmas in Preston brochure (PDF, 14 MB).
Where to meet Santa
You can meet Santa in a variety of creative and fun ways this Christmas. For details see Where to Meet Santa for Christmas 2024.
List of events
Ribble Steam Railway - Santa Special 2024
30 - 1, 7 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 22 December: Create warm and magical memories with Ribble Steam Railway and their Santa Special Steam experiences.
Santa's Magical Toy Shop Grotto
7 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 24 December: Join Fishergate Shopping Centre for a magical Santa experience.
The Grinch and Olaf at Preston Markets
21 December: Join Preston Markets for mischief, snowflakes and glee, a festive event for the whole family.
Santa's Christmas Cracker
14 - 24 December: The show where every child gets a present from Santa.
WanderWoods Christmas Experience
14 - 15, 21 - 24 December: Journey through for an unforgettable Christmas experience for your family!
Carols at the Minster
24 December: Spend Christmas Eve in one of Preston's iconic buildings