Christmas in Manchester Manchester's Christmas Markets 2025

Cathedral Gardens

Expect plenty of activities for all ages at Cathedral Gardens, particularly for our youngest visitors. The markets will be open daily from 24 October to 4 January 2026. 

Opening times 

  • 24 October to 6 November: 10am to 8pm  
  • 7 November to 23 December: 10am to 9pm  
  • 24 December (Christmas Eve): 10am to 5pm  
  • 25 December (Christmas Day): closed  
  • 26 December to 4 January: 10am to 5pm 

Experience Skate Manchester’s huge, covered ice rink, open daily. And enjoy free live entertainment every Thursday to Sunday all the way up to New Year’s Eve. 

Plus, warm up with authentic crepes, gourmet hot dogs, hot chocolate, and much more.  

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