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Christmas in Manchester 2026: markets, ice rink and parade dates
Manchester’s Christmas Markets run 6 November to 22 December 2026 across ten sites, with Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens open until 3 January. Here are the dates, hours and what is new.
Read the guide · 5 minFirst time in Manchester: a two-day plan
Two days, the best free museums, a medieval library and the Northern Quarter, in a sensible order, plus a football-filled third day if you have one.
Read the guide · 5 minFootball in Manchester: stadium tours, museums and match days
Old Trafford, the Etihad and the National Football Museum: what each tour includes, what it costs where published, and how to plan around fixtures.
Read the guide · 5 minFree things to do in Manchester
Free museums on industry, war, art and dinosaurs, a neo-Gothic library, canal walks and two free buses to get you between them.
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