Northern Lights at Heaton Park

Thu 19 Nov · Session times unknown

Northern Lights Manchester returns to Heaton Park this winter with a brand-new festive theme, A Christmas Time Machine. Taking place from Thursday 19 November to Thursday 31 December 2026, the after-dark light trail will transform Heaton Park into an immersive festive experience filled with storytelling, soundscapes and spectacular illuminations. Following a hugely successful debut season, which welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, Northern Lights Manchester is back with a new mile-long trail inspired by the Christmas memories, traditions and moments that bring generations together. Visitors can expect 14 original installations, interactive zones, selfie spots, vintage fairground rides, a marshmallow zone and an expanded Christmas Village showcasing artisan food and drink producers from across the region. Highlights teased for this year’s trail include Lava Lamp Lane, Slinkys, Scalextric, Nutcrackers and Candy Canes, all designed to celebrate the nostalgia and magic of Christmas past and present. Dedicated inclusive evenings will also return on Wednesday 2 December and Wednesday 9 December, with reduced capacity and lower audio levels throughout the trail to create a calmer environ