Manchester & surroundings
Christmas in Manchester 2026
Manchester's Christmas Markets open on Friday 6 November and run to Tuesday 22 December 2026 at ten sites across the city centre, from Albert Square to St Ann's Square. Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open to Sunday 3 January 2027, closed on Christmas Day, and Skate Manchester is at Cathedral Gardens. The Opera House plays Dick Whittington as its pantomime from 5 December to 3 January.
Towns: Manchester · Salford · Stretford · Didsbury · Chorlton · Ancoats
Christmas events in Manchester & surroundings on Evenitto

Thu, 12 Nov, 18:00
Exclusive Christmas Chocolate Event - Manchester Cross Street
Hotel Chocolat, 1 Cross Street, Manchester
£10.00

Fri, 13 Nov, 12:00 · 47 sessions
Ebenezer
Cineworld Manchester Didsbury, Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Manchester

Sat, 14 Nov, 10:20 · 16 sessions
Festive Fun with Peppa Cinema Experience
Cineworld Manchester Didsbury, Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Manchester

Sat, 21 Nov, 10:00 · 3 sessions
Arthur Christmas (15th Anniversary)
Cineworld Manchester Didsbury, Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Manchester

Sat, 21 Nov, 10:00 · 4 sessions
CBeebies Panto 2026: Treasure Island
Cineworld Manchester Didsbury, Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Manchester

Sat, 21 Nov, 20:00
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas
St Ann's Church, St Ann Street, Manchester
£22.00

Sun, 22 Nov, 19:30
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight - 22nd November, Manchester
Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester
From £27.80

Tue, 24 Nov, 19:00
Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Moseley Street, Manchester

Tue, 24 Nov, 19:30
Christmas in Ireland
Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester
£28.60

Wed, 25 Nov, 20:00
Adam Riches IS Sean Bean: How The Bean Saved Xmas
Fairfield Social Club, Archway 6 Temperance Street, Manchester
£16.50

Sun, 29 Nov, 13:00
Christmas Card Lino Printing
Track Brewing Co - Brewery & Taproom, Piccadilly Trading Estate, Manchester
£22.38

Sun, 29 Nov, 15:00
Harrison Presents: Christmas at the Cottage— Manchester
Bar Pop, 10 Canal St, Manchester
£44.04
