Manchester Christmas Markets
Dates for season 2026/2027
- Opens
- 6 nov 2026
- Closes
- 22 dec 2026
- Stalls
- 300
- Entry
- Free
- Location
- 53.48°N, -2.25°E
- Airport
- MAN
Practical info
Where: Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens & more, Manchester, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Nearest airport: Manchester (MAN)
Tip: Cathedral Gardens usually runs longer than Albert Square.
Highlights
- One of UK’s largest
- Multiple sites
- German market tradition
What locals eat & buy
Manchester mixes German Glühwein culture with British mince pies. Buy crafts and wooden toys from Albert Square chalets.
Festive food
- Bratwurst
- Raclette
- Mince pies
- Dutch pancakes
Festive drinks
- Glühwein
- Mulled wine
- Hot chocolate
Traditional gifts to buy
- European craft stalls
- Candles
- Wooden toys
- Scarves
What you’ll find at this market
- Albert Square chalets
- Continental food rows
- Craft gift lanes
On the map
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