Knutsford Christmas Weekend
2nd and 3rd December 2023
Knutsford is the place to be at Christmas time! There is a whole host of festive events that take place in Knutsford during the Christmas period and it all starts with the Knutsford Christmas Weekend – two days of events when the Christmas lights are turned on.

SANTA PARADE
A highlight of the Christmas Weekend for many children (and adults too!) is the seeing Santa arrive and come through the Town on his sleigh before heading into Canute Place to say hello to his fans! You can watch the parade on King Street and Minshull Street at 5pm on the Saturday of the Christmas Weekend ahead of the big Christmas Light Switch On at 6pm!

LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Watch as the Mayor of Knutsford is joined by Santa and special guests to light up Knutsford for the festive season! The switch on is preceded by an afternoon of live entertainment from local musicians, dance troupes, performers and choirs kicking off at 1pm before the big switch on at 6pm! The switch on is typically held on the Saturday of the Christmas Weekend.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
Knutsford Christmas Market is the staple event of the festive programme in Knutsford, bringing over 120 of the area’s finest traders together, offering a selection of artisan food, drink, art, crafts and special gifts! The market also features Santa’s Grotto, live entertainment, a funfair and plenty of festive feeling!
HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS


for kindly sponsoring our Christmas Market
for kindly sponsoring our Switch On
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Christmas in Knutsford is a big community celebration and there is a wide array of Christmas events organised by local businesses and community groups taking place throughout the festive season.
You can find details of these amazing events in our Christmas event programmes which are published every year and available online or in the town centre. Events are also published on our community event calendar.
If you are running Christmas events in Knutsford that you would like to be included in our calendar and programme, please send the full details across to enquiries@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk.