The Manchester Christmas Markets have opened for 2026, and full food and drink prices are now available across all ten city centre locations, from Albert Square to Cathedral Gardens.
The markets run from Friday, November 6 to Tuesday, December 22, except at Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens, which remain open until Sunday, January 3 2027. Albert Square serves as the new hub for 2026, featuring the return of the giant zippy Santa, the big wheel, Helter Skelter, and a new live artisan pastry baking hut from Ancoats bakery, The Flat Baker.
Albert Square and Lincoln Square offerings
At Albert Square, Bratwurst King offers German bratwurst at £8, currywurst at £9, and German Gluhwein at £6. The Pancake House sells waffles or pancakes from £5.50 to £8. No 10 North Pole Pub serves mulled wines at £7, Dortmunder lager at £7 a pint, and Guinness at £7.50 a pint. Eat Greek offers chicken gyros pitta at £12, and Loaded Hash Browns range from £9.50 to £12.50. Mr Crimble Crumble sells crumble at £8 regular and £14 large.
Lincoln Square hosts Fuego 1987 Tacos with queso tacos at £10 and birria ramen at £10. BangGa BangGa sells original half and half hotdogs at £6.50. Craft Bar offers Lowenbrau at £6.50 and mulled wine at £6.50. Salt & Pepper Chicken has a Happy Box at £12 and chicken katsu curry at £12.50. Deck the Buns sells the Santa Smash burger at £9, and Churros with chocolate sauce costs £7.
King Street, Market Street, and St Ann's Square
On King Street, Ballaro sells arancine at £6 each, Great North Pie offers pies at £9, and Waffle Kart has chicken and waffles at £14.50. The Greek Gyros sells chicken gyros at £12 and lamb kofta pitta at £13. Cheezy Bandits offers classic mac n cheese at £8.50. La Cuisine Provençal sells garlic mushrooms at £10 regular and £12 large. The Grumpy Moose Gin Bar serves mulled wine at £6.50 and boozy hot chocolate at £8.
On Market Street, Gorgeous Cheesecake offers build-your-own cheesecake at £7, and The Finest Fudge sells fudge blocks at £8 each, 3 for £20, and 6 for £36. At St Ann's Square, Oh My Donut sells classic sugar donuts at £6.50, and Pancake House offers cinnamon sugar pancakes at £5.50. Yard and Coop has spice bag or tray at £15. Big Bar sells Original Bavarian Hofbrau beer at £7 a pint and Gluhwein at £7.50. Oi Dumplings offers crispy bottom chicken gyoza, 6 pieces, at £9. Guinness Bar sells Guinness at £7.75 a pint.
Exchange Street, Cathedral Gardens, New Cathedral Street, and Exchange Square
At Exchange Street, Hash & Dash sells salt and pepper hash browns at £12.50, and C&C offers strawberry waffle cones at £10. At Cathedral Gardens, Fondue sells traditional bread bowls at £12.50, and Winter Bar serves Christmas cocktails at £9. Dutch Pancakes are £7 with toppings at £1.
On New Cathedral Street, Java sells hot chocolates at £6, La Bavette Steak Frites offers steak frites at £12.90, and Witch House sells sausages hot dog style at £9. Three Bar serves lager at £6.50 a pint and mulled wine at £5.50. At Exchange Square, Porky Pig sells piggy cheese bombs at £12, The Mill Exchange offers cocktails at £11, and Smoked XL Sausage sells sausages at £8. Dine with Saira has ultimate wraps at £10, and Fuego 1987 sells queso tacos at £10.
Prices are subject to change, and menus may vary throughout the course of the markets. The guide is being updated throughout the day as prices become available.
