Fun for all the family this Christmas in Kirklees
This year, we’ll be putting on two big Christmas events in Huddersfield and Dewsbury! Our two biggest town centres will be brought to life with light shows, live performances and Christmas markets, marking the run-up to Christmas with a bit of festive magic and fun for all the family.
Local creators, performers and vendors are also at the heart of this year’s events, and we’ve partnered with other community organisations to give you the chance to enjoy a fantastic array of festive entertainment. And best of all, everything’s completely free!
Christmas in Huddersfield
The first event will be Christmas in Huddersfield on Saturday 29 November!
We’re partnering with the Huddersfield BID to create a spectacular day of festive creativity, music and immersive experiences. With extra sponsorship from Our Cultural Heart, there’ll be a traditional Christmas market, craft workshops from the Creative Piazza, and a variety of live performances throughout the day.
The evening will kick off with a ‘Merry & Bright Moment’, where we’re all invited to come together to light up the streets of Huddersfield – followed by our unique festive garden, which will illuminate St. Peter’s Gardens well into the evening!
More information about Christmas in Huddersfield.
Christmas in Dewsbury
The following weekend it’s time for Christmas in Dewsbury!
On Saturday 6 December, the brand new space outside Dewsbury Town Hall will play host to the traditional Christmas market, and a community music stage featuring local acts all day long. More live performances and immersive spaces, creativity and craft workshops will take place right across the town centre – topped off with a Santa’s grotto, plus a fun family-friendly activity hunting out those sneaky Santa’s elves right across Dewsbury.
We’re partnering with the Arcade Group to deliver this fantastic event – that’s the community organisation set to manage the Dewsbury Arcade once it reopens next year.
More information about Christmas in Dewsbury.
There’s lots more going on across Kirklees this festive season! Visit Creative Kirklees to explore more local events.