What will the Advent markets be like in Manchester? Program and important information in one place 

Experience an unforgettable Christmas in the very heart of England. This is exactly what the local Christmas markets will allow you to do. Every year, Manchester hosts some of the largest and most popular markets in Great Britain. 

Discover the magic of this place and enjoy the magical atmosphere, accompanied by the scents of Christmas goodies and the sounds of carols.

Manchester Christmas Markets

Manchester Advent Markets are iconic, with over 300 stalls spread across the city. Vendors offer a wide variety of handmade products and traditional Christmas treats.

This year, markets will be held on nine streets: King Street West, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square, Corn Exchange, Cathedral Gardens, Market Street, and Piccadilly Gardens.

Advent markets in Piccadilly Gardens

When and where will everything take place?

Skating at Skate Manchester Ice Rink

Manchester is preparing, for skating lovers, the indoor skating rink Skate Manchester, which can be found on Cathedral Gardens Street. Whether it’s snowing or raining, you can enjoy a magical time on the illuminated ice to the sound of holiday music. The ice rink will be open from 8 November 2024 to 1 January 2025.

Manchester Christmas Parade 

A very popular parade will take place in the city, bringing a real festive atmosphere and Christmas mood to the streets. You can enjoy the sight of smiling people in masks, but you can also join the parade yourself. Live music will accompany the parade throughout.

You can see what it looks like at the Christmas markets in Manchester in the video below.

MANCHESTER Christmas Market - Full Tour

Experience the true holiday magic that Christmas markets can offer. Manchester is a city that will provide a magical atmosphere full of decorations, lights, Christmas tunes, and local traditional specialties. Children and adults alike can look forward to fun attractions, meeting Santa Claus, and spending time on the ice rink.