Centre Event

it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

23 November - 24 December

Trafford Palazzo is the place for festive fun, FREE activities, entertainment, shopping and so much more.

This year we're putting the magic back into Christmas with an enchanting Christmas for all ages. Expect live music, themed performers, Christmas crafts for children and (grown-ups too!) all under one sparkling roof.

Wicked weekend

Sat 23 & Sun 24 Nov

The big-screen debut of the smash-hit broadway show, Wicked is this weekend and we're celebrating with a two days of magical workshops and entertainment including:

Wand making 11am - 4pm

Create your own magical wand!

Book Sat 23 Nov | Book Sun 24 Nov

Face Painting

Roaming characters

Special Wicked performance by Dance Works

children's craft workshops

Kids can get creative throughout the event with lots of FREE festive workshops:

Advent calendar craft

30 Nov & 1 Dec 11am - 4pm Book Sat | Book Sun

Christmas wreath craft

7 Dec: 11am - 4pm Book

Christmas tree craft

8 Dec: 11am - 4pm Book

Bauble Christmas cards

14 Dec: 11am - 4pm Book

Christmas ornament craft

15 Dec: 11am - 4pm Book

Clothes peg Christmas tree craft

21 Dec 11am - 4pm Book

Santa Stop Here! Door hanger craft

22 Dec 11am - 4pm Book

santa's magic letterbox

It's that time of year when little ones are busy penning their wish lists for Father Christmas and letting him know if they've been naughty or nice.

Well, we've got a special post box with direct delivery to the main man.

And one of his elves has hinted that there might be a prize or two for some of the letters - so get posting kids!

GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS

Why should kids have all the fun? We've got some fabulous workshops planned for grown-ups to indulge in some Christmas creativity including:

Mini Christmas Wreaths Workshop

Thur 28 Nov: 7pm - 9pm Book

Christmas Calligraphy Workshop

Thur 12 Dec: 7pm - 9pm Book

Gift Tag & Ornament Personalisation

Thur 19 Dec: 7pm - 9pm Book

Roaming characters & entertainment

Look out for our larger than life Christmas gifts, candy canes and more as they bring festive cheer throughout the event. It's the perfect seasonal selfie opportunity!

Christmas music and dance

Saturday 14 December

It's going to be a Saturday filled with festive cheer as we host Dance Works Eccles and Bolton Lads & Girls Club bringing Christmas music and dance to the Centre.

Bauble engraving station

There's nothing like a Christmas keepsake and when it's a gorgeous personalised bauble for the tree it's truly magical.

Come to our engraving station Thursday 28 November and Thursday 19 December to get yours engraved with the name of a loved one by Inkspiration Artist.

Take a look at some examples of her work here.

and there's more...

While you're here enjoying all that FREE fun, how about celebrating the season with friends and family rollerskating, bowling or having a blast with a Nerf experience? Or maybe a magical undersea experience and the chance to fulfil everyone's Lego dreams - we've got it all.

And it wouldn't be Christmas without some festive food so make sure, Archie's and Second City Coffee are on your list for refuelling stops. Plus Primark has opened a Grinch themed café and who doesn't love wearing a fresh new pair of Christmas PJs while opening all those pressies!