Manchester Town Hall and its clock tower beside Albert Square
Manchester calendar

Manchester: markets

Updated 1 Nov 2026

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Manchester Christmas Markets

Albert Square and city-centre sites, Manchester city centre

Markets in Manchester at a glance

Our Manchester calendar has 1 listing under markets: 1 with fixed dates. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

This is a short list so far. For more choice, see markets across the UK (20 listings) or everything on in Manchester.

When they happen

The busiest months for markets here are January, November and December, counting each month an event runs in.

What our Manchester guide says about those seasons:

Autumn (September to November)
Quieter streets, and a busy programme at theatres, concert halls and the music venues.
Winter (December to February)
Short days, but the city centre hosts Christmas markets in the run-up to Christmas. Manchester City Council publishes the dates each year.

Where they happen

Other events in Manchester

Markets elsewhere

Markets across the UK: 20 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

Plan the rest of your visit

Events change: check the organiser before you go. Dates and hours come from each organiser's own page, linked on every card.

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