Manchester spreads 210 stalls across ten city-centre sites from Albert Square to the Corn Exchange, with mulled wine and hot food from early November to just before Christmas.
Dates and details checked September 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Manchester around 6 November to 22 December 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Manchester Christmas Markets runs 6 November to 22 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Manchester to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Explore Manchester’s Northern Quarter on a guided food walk. Sample four small plates at top eateries, discover street art, and hear local stories.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Embark on a Manchester Guided Food Tour and savor English Breakfast, Curry rice, pie or fish & chips and Cider or Ale, while discovering the city’s rich culinary traditions.
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Come hungry to this local Manchester food tour! This gastronomic adventure will uncover some of the city's hidden culinary gems and teach you all about Manchester's cu...
Address: Albert Square, Manchester M2 5DB
1-2 Aug 2027
Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival
Street food, international food stalls and live chef demonstrations
2-4 Jul 2027
GRUB Summer Market
Street food, craft beer
16-17 May 2027
South Manchester Food and Drink Festival
International cuisine, chef demos
8-14 Nov
Diwali on the Curry Mile
South Asian
8 Feb to 9 Mar 2027
Curry Mile Iftars
Pakistani and Middle Eastern iftar buffets, falooda, knafeh
25 Jul 2027
Manchester Craft Brew Festival
Craft beer, cider and street food
24-29 Nov
Festa del Calamar
Salou
15 Nov to 4 Jan
Foire aux Santons de Marseille
Marseille
21 Nov to 23 Dec
Gdańsk Christmas Market (Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy)
Gdańsk
20 Nov to 23 Dec
Hamburg Christmas Markets
Hamburg
22 Nov to 6 Jan
Jarmark Bozonarodzeniowy przy Barbakanie
Warsaw
20 Nov to 7 Jan
Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy
Wrocław
