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 |
| Albert Square | 19/10/2026 |
| King Street | 21/10/2026 |
| St Ann’s Square | 26/10/2026 |
| Exchange Square | 26/10/2026 |
| New Cathedral Street | 26/10/2026 |
| Exchange Street | 27/10/2026 |
| Lincoln Square | 26/10/2026 |
| Cathedral Gardens | 12/10/2026 |
| Corn Exchange | 29/10/2026 |
| Market Street | 01/11/2026 |
