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? Irish World Heritage Centre's Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 ?
Friday 12th December , at The world Famous Irish Heritage centre will burst into festive colour as the free Christmas Lights Switch On Show returns. It's going to be a night packed with family fun, live music, and entertainment for all the family.
Main Stage Show 6.30 to 7.30pm,
? Performances & Live Music
? Giant Funfair with wristbands only ?10.99 for 2.5 hours of unlimited rides
? Rodney the Reindeer, mascot, Christmas market stalls
? And of course? Father Christmas! ?
The evening will finish with a dazzling finale with the official switch-on of the Irish Centre's lights and tree,
Catch the characters in the and around the centre from 2pm, appearing at intervals throughout the afternoon, perfect for little ones!
The switch on is just the start of the Christmas fun...
Join us in the run-up to Christmas for street bands, live performers, and creative family workshops all across the event
Bring your friends and family, wrap up warm, and get ready to start the festive season in Cheetham Hill
The Irish World Heritage Centre serves as a vital cultural and events hub for Manchester's Irish community, extending its reach as a significant national asset for heritage and contemporary gatherings. It functions as a major centre for the Irish community in the northwest of England, hosting a diverse programme of traditional cultural activities and acting as a focal point for community engagement.
Inside, the atmosphere cultivates a welcoming warmth, often accompanied by the subtle scent of freshly brewed coffee from the cafe. The Wild Geese Bar, with its panoramic views of the Manchester skyline, offers an intimate setting, where the smooth curves of the design and imported Irish materials evoke a sense of connection to Ireland.
Beyond the main spaces, a large, enclosed garden provides an outdoor retreat, framed by an Iron-Age Celtic fort-style wall. The venue is fully accessible, with no stairs to enter the building or access the landscaped outdoor area, and a lift ensures all function rooms are reachable. The Wild Geese Bar serves a range of drinks and offers Sunday roasts, while a cafe provides Irish breakfasts and light bites.
Throughout the year, the centre hosts a varied calendar of events, from cultural programmes including Irish dance, music, writing, and language classes, to larger public gatherings. It accommodates parties, banqueting events, conferences, and even commemorative events, alongside plays, films, and poetry readings.
1 Irish Town Way,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
England,
M8 0AE.
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