Manchester Christmas Markets
Visitors can explore stalls from local and international traders offering handcrafted gifts, festive foods, and warm winter drinks. Attractions include a vintage helter-skelter, a 50-metre Ferris wheel, and an ice skating rink. Guests can also watch free live baking demonstrations, relax in heated covered seating, or visit a pop-up pub featuring live entertainment.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Centre
Food & Drink
Local and international traders offer festive foods and winter drinks; at Albert Square, options include hot chocolate, French toast and freshly baked pastries, alongside drinks at the pop-up pub.
Accessibility
Accessible toilets and a Mobiloo are available on the market trail.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the Christmas Markets Trail map to plan visits across the ten separate city-centre locations.
- Visit Albert Square for heated covered seating if you want a place to sit among the stalls.
- Include Lincoln Square in your route for its food-and-drink-focused market, joining the celebrations for the first time.
- If visiting after the main market period, head to Albert Square or Cathedral Gardens, which stay open through January 3, 2027.
- Remember that Albert Square is closed on Christmas Day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens remain open after the other markets close.
- Albert Square is closed on Christmas Day.
- Albert Square has extended evening opening on New Year's Eve.
- Lincoln Square joins the markets for the first time with a food-and-drink-focused market.
- St Ann's Square has a brand-new look.
Links & Contact
Run by Manchester City Council
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I see and do at the markets?
Browse handcrafted gifts and festive food and drink across ten city-centre locations, with fairground attractions and an ice rink. Albert Square has a Ferris wheel, helter-skelter, heated covered seating and free live baking demonstrations.
Where can I find the markets?
They are spread across ten city-centre locations, including Albert Square, Lincoln Square, St Ann's Square and Cathedral Gardens. Use the Christmas Markets Trail map to find the locations.
What food and drink is available?
Market traders offer festive foods and winter drinks. Albert Square has food and drink stalls and a pop-up pub with live entertainment.
Are there any free activities?
Albert Square has free live baking demonstrations from the Flat Baker.
Which locations stay open after the main market period?
Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens remain open through January 3, 2027; Albert Square is closed on Christmas Day.
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