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Northern Lights at Heaton Park 2026

Northern Lights Manchester returns to Heaton Park from 19 November to 31 December 2026 with a Christmas Time Machine theme.

Illustrative photo, not Northern Lights at Heaton Park 2026. Photo: Kayle Kaupanger / Unsplash

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Northern Lights Manchester returns to Heaton Park from 19 November to 31 December 2026 with a Christmas Time Machine theme. It is a ticketed illuminated trail with session times on the booking page.



When checked, off-peak tickets started at £15.25. We checked the dates and details against Visit Manchester on 25 October 2026, but times, prices and availability can change, so please confirm before you travel.

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Event dates
19 November – 31 December 2026
Venue
Heaton Park
Address
Heaton Park, Manchester
Opening times
19 November–31 December 2026. Session times are on the booking page.
Admission
Paid entry
Setting
Outdoors

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