In case you haven’t already got the hint from all the mince pies on supermarket shelves, the pine trees in market squares and the fairy lights lining our high streets, Christmas is well on the way. And here’s another sure sign that the holidays are coming: it’s been announced that Coca-Cola’s bright red illuminated truck will soon return for 2025.
Every year for the past 15 years, the Coca-Cola’s Christmas lorry has gone on a tour of the UK to ensure every part of the country gets in the festive spirit. It normally stops by 15 different areas across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, bringing with it games, exclusive merch and prizes, photo opportunities and, of course, ice cold cans of the fizzy stuff.
The iconic vehicle will be back on the road to mark the start of the 2025 festive season very soon. And to celebrate its return, the brand has partnered with hunger and food waste charity FareShare to donate 1 million meals to those who need it most.
This is everything you need to know if you want to catch the Coca-Cola Christmas truck on its tour this year.
Coca-Cola truck locations and dates for 2025
We know that the truck will stop by 15 locations on it’s Christmas road trip 2025, but its specific stops haven’t been revealed yet. Coca-Cola normally keeps its route a secret until a day or two before arriving in each location. We’ll update this page as each place is announced.
Where did the Coca-Cola truck stop last year?
To give you an idea of when and where the festive vehicle might appear this year, these were the Coca-Cola truck’s 2024 locations.
- London, Elys Yard in the Truman Brewery (November 21)
- Belfast, Custom House Square (December 1)
- Edinburgh, Fort Kinnard (November 30)
- Gateshead, Metro Centre (December 1)
- Wakefield, Stonegate (December 3)
- Ashton, Greene King (December 4)
- Speke, Burger King (December 5)
- Liverpool, Liverpool One (December 6)
- Manchester, Trafford Centre (December 7)
- Leeds, White Rose (December 8)
- Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays (December 14)
- Milton Keynes, Centre: MK (December 15)
- Birmingham, Bullring (December 20)
- Gloucestershire, Cribbs Causeway (December 21)
- Cardiff, St Davids (December 22)
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