What’s on in the city

What’s on in the city

No matter when you visit Manchester, there is always an event or festival taking place. Built on the city’s reputation for arts, culture and music, the events programme brings an ever-changing flavour to the city and offers additional entertainment, sometimes for free.

Manchester Christmas Markets

Manchester is already looking forward to one of the highlights of the city centre’s event calendar, the Christmas Markets. You'll find bustling stalls filled with fabulous seasonal treats, gifts and delicious continental food.

The Manchester Christmas Markets incorporate a traditional German Market, a European Market and an Arts and Crafts Market. Located in St Ann's Square, Albert Square, Exchange Street, Brazennose Street and New Cathedral Street, you'll find bustling stalls filled with fabulous seasonal treats, gifts and delicious continental food. Not to be missed are the hot chestnuts, marzipan stollen and Gluwein stall!

The markets, a regular part of the City's events calendar, have continued to attract visitors from all over the UK. www.manchester.gov.uk