Event
Free Festive Fun
Sat 22 Nov – Wed 24 Dec 2025
You’ll be amazed what you’ll find at the Merrion Centre this Christmas!
Join us this festive season where our friends will be helping make you feel all Christmassy as they dance, stilt walk & skate their way round the main mall to entertain shoppers!
From The Grump of Greenvale to Glenda & Emerra the Pink & Green witches , EVERY EVENT DAY will have a different act for you to meet and grab a selfie with… all for FREE!
WHEN TO VISIT/WHAT’S ON…
Sat 22nd Nov: Roller Robbins
Sun 23rd Nov: Glenda & Emerra the Witches
Sat 29th Nov: The Tinsel Twins
Sun 30th Nov: Candy & Dandy
Fri 5th Dec: Anya, Elsara & Flurry of Frostvale
Sat 6th Dec: Mirror Ballerinas
Sun 7th Dec: Nutcracker Drummer
Fri 12th Dec – Christmas Fairies
Sat 13th Dec – Golden Bauble Ladies
Sun 14th Dec – Wymsical Elves
Mon 15th Dec – Talking Trees
Tue 16th Dec – The Nutcrackers
Wed 17th Dec – Inflatable Candy Canes
Thu 18th Dec – Gingerbreads
Fri 19th Dec – Winterwonderland Acts
Sat 20th Dec – The Grump & Minnie-Lou
Sun 21st Dec – Inflatable Santa & Reindeer
Mon 22nd Dec – The Christmas Angels
Tue 23rd Dec – The Stars
Wed 24th Dec – Giant Santa (& his presents)
All acts will be roaming inside the Merrion Centre at regular intervals on weekends between 11.30am – 3.30pm & weekdays between 3pm – 6pm
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS…
Whilst you’re here why not make an afternoon of it & visit Santa at Santas Cabin where from just £5 you can get to meet the big man himself! You may wish to get a present & will be able to take lots more photos in our sugary sweet wonderland!
For details & to find out more click here
MUSIC ON THE MALL…
Feel the spirit of the season!
On selected dates throughout the festive period season, the brilliant Salvation Army Band will be entertaining shoppers on our main mall with festive live music.
For details & timings please click here
HEAD TO THE ‘NORTH BOWL’…
Head to Tenpin Leeds this December & enjoy 2 games of bowling PLUS a meal from just £11.00pp!
With plenty of activities to keep you entertained for hours, with nearby & easy parking plus plenty of food & drinks for even the pickiest eaters. Round up the gang & prepare for action!
Offers subject to availability/change and can be removed at any time. For up to date details please contact venue directly
There will be short breaks throughout the day. Images of acts shown are as a guide only. Acts may vary subject to availability with no prior warning