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Manchester Christmas Markets

The Manchester Christmas Markets 2022 will run from Thursday 10th November until Thursday 22nd December.
1. 10 Nov 202222 Dec 2022
Skate Manchester

The magic returns to Cathedral Gardens this winter with a bigger than ever real ice rink. Enjoy skating by starlight under the cover of the rink’s roof, meaning you can skate in any weather and enjoy the atmosphere.
Winter Island Ice Rink at Escape to Freight Island

Come down and skate on the boutique ice rink at Escape To Freight Island.
Aladdin

Aladdin will feature a lamp-load of comedy, jaw-dropping special effects, sensational song and dance and plenty of boos and hisses the whole family will enjoy.
Hallé Christmas Cracker

The big day is just over a week away so why not get your celebrations started with this cracker of a concert? Conductor Stephen Bell will help you get into the Christmas spirit with songs and music performed by the award-winning Hallé, two impressive vocal ensembles and an exceptionally versatile singer-actor, baritone Quirijn de Lang.
The Selfridges Christmas of Dreams presents: The Dinner Party Series

You are warmly invited to join us in our festive wonderland, tucked away in a secret room on the 3rd floor of Selfridges, for a magical evening of beautiful food, drink and music.
Meet Santa Claus at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square

Book a slot to meet the big man himself and his trusty elf sidekick at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square this Christmas. In the bookable 5-minute slots, children will be able to let Santa know what's on their Christmas list, have a photograph taken with him and receive a candy cane to take home.
Kylie Minogue Pop-Up Wine Bar

Voyage into the world of Kylie Minogue Wines this festive season at Harvey Nichols, Manchester.
Christmas at Manchester Arndale

With over 200 stores and thousands of brands, Manchester Arndale has everything you need to make Christmas magical. There’s also endless options for delicious food & drink while you shop, as well as family-friendly gaming venues to make a real day of it.
Duckie

This festive season, journey through the animal circus with Duckie and discover why it can be good to be different!
A Clubhouse Christmas

Enjoy karaoke, curling, duelling piano performances, street food, cocktails and more at Clubhouse's pop-up venue at Spinningfields Square. Plus, don’t forget to take a photo in front of the 20ft Christmas Tree!
Winter Wassail Fayre

Escape the cold with Carols, Music and local, Independent Makers.

Christmas in Manchester City Centre

Christmas is a magical time in Manchester City Centre and the perfect occasion to combine a short festive break with a spot of Christmas shopping. With hundreds of high street and independent boutique shops to choose from, Manchester attracts visitors from far and wide, particularly during this period – and rightly so!

There will be plenty of opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones with a magical experience to get into the festive spirit. Browse our list below to see what’s on across Manchester City Centre this winter or let someone else do the cooking and splurge on a luxury meal or afternoon tea.

If you're planning on visiting for longer than a day then make sure to browse our list of the top hotels in Manchester to make your festive stay truly special.

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