Manchester Christmas Market will open on Friday, November 6, and run until Tuesday, December 22, 2026, with 210 stalls spread across the city centre. Visitors can continue enjoying the festive atmosphere at Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens until Sunday, January 3, 2027.
Market dates and opening hours
The markets will be open from Monday to Sunday, 10am to 9pm. Skate MCR, featuring an undercover ice skating rink alongside market stalls at Cathedral Gardens, will open on Friday, November 6, and remain open until Sunday, January 3, 2027.
What to expect at the markets
Manchester's Christmas Markets are known for festive food and drink stalls, handmade gifts, artisan products and street food. There will also be live entertainment, a giant santa and selfie sleigh, a 50-metre-high Ferris wheel and ice skating at Skate MCR.
Market locations across the city
According to the Visit Manchester website, this year's Christmas Market locations include Albert Square, Lincoln Square, King Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square, Corn Exchange, Cathedral Gardens and Market Street.
