Times and dates:
5pm–8pm, Friday 21 November 2025
5pm–8pm, Saturday 22 November 2025
5pm–8pm, Sunday 23 November 2025
Who is this event suitable for? For all ages.
Location: Rochdale Memorial Gardens, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ
Do I need to book? No, you can just turn up.
Food and drink: hot food, mulled wine and other seasonal drinks will be available to buy.
Ignite Fire Festival will be transforming the square and gardens opposite Rochdale Town Hall, with more dazzling displays and activities for all the family.
New additions for 2025
The Ignite Fire Festival and Christmas Lights Switch-on has now been extended to include:
The beautifully restored pathways and parkland on Broadfield Slopes.
More dazzling displays and activities for all the family.
An ice rink.
Christmas market.
