The 2026 Christmas Markets will be open from Friday 6 November to Monday 22 December 2026 across 10 city centre locations.
Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens will remain open until Sunday 3 January 2027.
More information via Manchester City Council
Load-In Dates by Location
| Site | Load-In | Time |
| Albert Square | 20/10/2026 | 6AM |
| King Street | 21/10/2026 | 9PM |
| Piccadilly | 25/10/2026 | 2PM |
| St Ann’s Square | 26/10/2026 | 5AM |
| Exchange Square | 26/10/2026 | 5AM |
| New Cathedral Street | 27/10/2026 | 9PM |
| Exchange Street | 27/10/2026 | 9PM |
| Lincoln Square | 27/10/2026 | 8PM |
| Cathedral Gardens | 29/10/2026 | 8PM |
| Corn Exchange | 29/10/2026 | 9PM |
| Market Street | 01/11/2026 | 8PM |
