Overview
- The 2025 markets span ten city‑centre locations with 274 stalls across Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street, Corn Exchange, New Cathedral Street, Cathedral Gardens, St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, Exchange Square, King Street, and Albert Square.
- Most sites operate daily around 10am–9pm, with published site‑by‑site variations including Market Street closing at 6pm on Sundays.
- Albert Square hosts “A Taste of Christmas” and fairground rides including a 50m Ferris wheel, helter‑skelter and carousel, while St Ann’s Square features a daily live‑music stage.
- Core dates run to December 22 for most locations, with Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens continuing to January 4, alongside the Skate Manchester rink operating from October 24 to January 4.
- Typical prices reported include bratwurst at about £8, pints around £6–£7, and mulled wine from roughly £5.50–£8.50, with a £3.50 refundable souvenir mug deposit.