Christmas markets · United Kingdom

Manchester Christmas Market

Open 6 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 in Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens and Piccadilly Gardens. A train ride from anywhere in Britain, about 2h10 from London, or a short flight from abroad.

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  • Manchester Christmas Market · Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens and Piccadilly Gardens · open 6 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 · train to Manchester Piccadilly from Britain, or fly to Manchester (MAN)
  • Muse concert · English rock band · Co-op Live, Manchester · Thu 12 Nov · train to Manchester Piccadilly from Britain, or fly to Manchester (MAN)
  • Muse concert · English rock band · Co-op Live, Manchester · Fri 13 Nov · train to Manchester Piccadilly from Britain, or fly to Manchester (MAN)
  • Fontaines D.C. concert · Irish rock band · AO Arena, Manchester · Sat 21 Nov · train to Manchester Victoria from Britain, or fly to Manchester (MAN)
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When is the Manchester Christmas market in 2026?

Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens and Piccadilly Gardens runs from Friday 6 November 2026 to Tuesday 22 December 2026. The organiser has confirmed the dates. Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open to 3 January.

How do I get to the Manchester Christmas market?

From anywhere in Britain, take the train to Manchester: about 2h10 from London. The trip goes on the day and comes home the next morning, with a train from your nearest station and a hotel for the night. From abroad, Tripsntix plans a flight to the nearest airport for a Friday-to-Sunday weekend.

Which weekends can I go?

6–8 Nov, 13–15 Nov, 20–22 Nov, 27–29 Nov, 4–6 Dec, 11–13 Dec and 18–20 Dec.

What else is on in Manchester while the market is open?

Muse in concert (Thu 12 Nov), Muse in concert (Fri 13 Nov) and Fontaines D.C. in concert (Sat 21 Nov). Combos on the trip page put both on one trip.

Where do the prices come from?

Flight prices are the cheapest fares other travellers found on Aviasales in the last 48 hours, so book soon if one looks good. Concert prices come from Ticketmaster. Football prices are each club's own published prices for its cheapest seats or standing. Train fares open on Trainline or Eurostar, which show the cheapest fares for your dates.