Manchester’s Christmas Markets return from Friday 7 November to Monday 22 December, with Albert Square’s A Taste of Christmas and Cathedral Gardens remaining open until 4 January 2026. 

Celebrating their 27th year, the markets feature over 200 wooden chalets across nine city centre locations, including: 

• Albert Square

• St Ann’s Square

• King Street

• Piccadilly Gardens.

Visitors can enjoy handmade gifts, festive food, mulled wine, and a magical Christmas atmosphere that attracts millions each year.