Manchester Christmas Parade
8 December 2024
1:00pm - 7:00pm
A truly magical setting, Christmas in Manchester really is one of the most wonderful times of the year.
With its busy high street and independent boutique traders, Christmas in Manchester attracts visitors from both far and wide.
With the European-style Christmas markets popping up across the city and all of the Christmas pantomimes in full swing, it’s hard to resist the sparkle and shine of the big day.
From the 8 November, Skate Manchester’s huge, covered ice rink returns to Cathedral Gardens. The Christmas Markets will open on this day too. A brilliant way to celebrate the start of the festive season in Manchester.
Plus, the heart-warming Christmas Parade will take place on 8 December this year. Highlights include Manchester’s very own Elf Express – a spectacular train with carriages full of elves – and the return of the enchanting Snow Queen.
There are also lots of community activities happening throughout December too. With a variety of fun events for all ages – there is something for everyone.
Alternatively, it’s ok to escape the mayhem of Christmas too. Get wrapped up and take a trip to one of the many parks and green spaces outside of the city centre for some well-deserved sanctuary.
8 December 2024
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
30 November 2024
11:00am - 3:00pm
Freight Island, City Centre
15 December 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
St Bede's College, Whalley Range
23 November 2024
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe
14 December 2024 - 15 December 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
Royal Exchange Theatre, City Centre
23 November 2024 - 11 January 2025
7:30pm - 10:30pm
The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre, Chorlton
7 December 2024
11:30am - 2:50pm
The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre, Chorlton
12 December 2024 - 14 December 2024
7:30pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Jewish Museum, Cheetham Hill
22 December 2024
10:00am - 1:00pm
Manchester Central Library, City Centre
6 December 2024
8:00pm - 11:55pm
Boggart Hole Clough, Harpurhey
30 November 2024
11:00am - 1:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
8 December 2024
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Z-arts, Hulme
13 December 2024 - 29 December 2024
10:30am - 2:45pm
The Pankhurst Centre, Ardwick
5 December 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
8 December 2024
11:00am - 2:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
7 December 2024
11:00am - 2:45pm
Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield
8 December 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
Cringle Park, Levenshulme
15 December 2024
11:00am - 3:00pm
Bradford Park, Ancoats Beswick
27 November 2024
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brookdale Park, Miles Platting and Newton Heath
16 December 2024
11:00am - 1:20pm
Hulme Park, Hulme
6 December 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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