{"id":555564,"date":"2025-11-07T17:57:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/555564\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:57:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:57:21","slug":"when-and-what-date-do-the-manchester-christmas-markets-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/555564\/","title":{"rendered":"When and what date do the Manchester Christmas Markets end?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Christmas Markets are returning to Manchester for another year of festive fun<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Manchester-Christmas-Markets.jpg\" alt=\"Exchange Square.&#10;Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 open for business across the city centre.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The Christmas Markets are coming back to Manchester in November(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Manchester city centre will soon <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/manchester-christmas-market-2025-locations-32672895\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">transform into a wintry haven<\/a> for the months of November and December &#8211; as the world gears up for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/christmas\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">This year marks the return of the winter village in Albert Square for the first time in six years, along with a whopping nine other Christmas Market sites across <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-city-centre\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester city centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The long-awaited return of the markets at Albert Square is set to feature a mini market, a festive fairground, and a big wheel to celebrate the reopening of the square as the Town Hall refurbishment project continues.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Christmas-Markets.jpg\" alt=\"The first Saturday of Manchester Christmas markets was a busy one, as people came out to enjoy the winter sunshine.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Get ready for mulled wine and hog roast &#8211; because the Manchester Christmas Markets are nearly here(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-christmas-markets\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Manchester Christmas Markets 2025<\/a> officially open on November 7, and run until December 22 &#8211; with Albert Square and the ice-skating rink at Cathedral Gardens remaining open until January 4.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Christmas in Manchester WhatsApp group <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/CH1G1htIGM1AfSdKZe5kTv\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1_Manchester-Christmas-Markets.jpg\" alt=\"Piccadilly Gardens.&#10;It\u2019s the first evening of the Manchester Christmas Markets 2023, as they opened for business across the city centre earlier today.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The markets officially get underway on November 7(Image: Manchester Evening News)<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">When do the Manchester Christmas Markets end?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Most of the markets will close on December 22, however the sites at Albert Square and the ice-skating rink will remain open until January 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">What time do the Christmas Markets close?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Most of the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/christmas\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> Market locations will be open from 10am until 9pm every day, but there are some exceptions to this. Here we have set out all of the timings for the Christmas Markets in Manchester across the different sites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Albert Square<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The Christmas Market site at Albert square will be open from 7 November to 23 December 10am to 9pm. Then 24 December (Christmas Eve): 10am to 5pm; 25 December (Christmas Day): closed; 26 to 30 December: 10am to 6pm; 31 December (New Year\u2019s Eve): 10\u201312.30am; 1 to 4 January: 10am to 6pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Winter Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/>The Christmas Market site at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/piccadilly-gardens\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Piccadilly Gardens<\/a> will be open from 10am until 9pm every day from 7 November until 22 December.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/market-street\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Market Street<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">10am to 9pm every day except Sundays, when the market will close at 6pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Cathedral Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1_DBR_MEN_211224Markets_13JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial pictures of MANCHESTER Christmas markets 2024&#10;&#10;Pictured King Street and St Anns Square\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The Markets are opening on November 22(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Skate Manchester officially opens in time for the October half term, from October 24 running straight through until January 4. Full opening times are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">24 October to 6 November: 10am to 8pm<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">7 November to 23 December: 10am to 9pm<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">24 December (Christmas Eve): 10am to 5pm<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">25 December (Christmas Day): closed<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">26 December to 4 January: 10am to 5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">St Ann&#8217;s Square and Exchange Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The St Ann&#8217;s Square and Exchange Street markets will be open from 10am to 9pm daily from 7 November to 22 December<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">New Cathedral Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">From 10am to 8pm daily between 7 November and 22 December<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Exchange Square<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">From 10am to 9pm daily from 7 November to 22 December<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Corn Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">From 10am to 8pm daily from 7 November to 22 December<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">King Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">From 10am to 9pm daily from 7 November to 22 December<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Full list of Manchester Christmas Market sites<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Christmas Markets are returning to Manchester for another year of festive funThe Christmas Markets are coming back&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":555565,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,35745,144780,393,4884,2465,146045,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-555564","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-christmas","10":"tag-christmas-markets","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-manchester","14":"tag-manchester-christmas-markets","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115509713657744422","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=555564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555564\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/555565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=555564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=555564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=555564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}