Manchester Christmas Markets

11/12/2024

FESTIVE MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA COMING TO CO-OP LIVE THIS CHRISTMAS

Christmas is coming to Co-op Live, with Manchester at the Musicals happening on Friday December 20th 2024.

You can enjoy some of the biggest hits from the West End stage, all performed by the brightest stars in theatre with a festive twist.

There’ll be songs from Wicked, Frozen, Les Misérables, Hairspray and more, plus seasonal classics like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’.

The very special party is perfect for theatre lovers, Christmas fanatics, and those looking for a unique night out with friends and family.

Manchester at the Musicals will star Sheridan Smith, Alfie Boe, and Samantha Barks (Disney's Frozen, Les Misérables).

West End favourite John Owen-Jones (Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera), star of Wicked Alice Fearn, and Elesha Paul Moses (Tina Turner the Musical) will also be there.

The magical event will be accompanied by the Manchester Camerata orchestra.

Get your tickets here:

Join us for the ultimate festive celebration, with a twist! Sheridan Smith invites you to get up and party to festive and theatre favourites as she is joined by a stellar line-up of famous friends at …

05/12/2024

HUGE FESTIVE LIGHT TRAIL WITH FIRE JUGGLERS AND PUPPETS OPEN AT TATTON PARK

The gardens at Tatton Park have been transformed into a stunning light installation this festive season.

The Glittering Trail winds through the gardens after dark, with performers, puppets and dozens of dazzling light sculptures to keep you entertained - recreating characters and creatures from folklore.

Part of Tatton’s Yuletide Adventure, there’ll be fire jugglers, folk music, traditional storytelling and festive folktales, as well as marshmallow toasting and mugs of hot chocolate

Created by nonprofit organisation Wild Rumpus, The Glittering Trail is suitable for all ages, and you can grab tickets here: https://bit.ly/4injnj2

03/12/2024

One of the biggest Christmas attractions in the UK is heading to the north.

has proved a huge hit at its original site in Berkshire, with over 170,000 visitors every year and tickets selling out in minutes.

Now they’re planning a second site in the grounds of the magnificent Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire, which will arrive in time for the 2025 Christmas festivities.

The family-owned company employ a cast and crew of over 1000 people to transform parkland into a winter wonderland with fake snow and realistic sets, to get visitors into the holiday spirit.

We can’t wait for this 🎄

02/12/2024

A SERIES OF MAGICAL MUSICAL EVENTS ARE COMING TO THE BRIDGEWATER HALL THIS CHRISTMAS

The Bridgewater Hall have released their festive programme of events, which includes the music of cinematic legends like Hans Zimmer and John Willams, alongside nostalgic singalongs and magical ballets.

Kicking things off on 17 December is The Big Christmas Party, as four headline singers and an ensemble band lead a performance of your favourite festive tunes past and present. Then, Christmas Eve is all about the family-friendly wholesomeness, with a Christmas Carol singalong.

Bringing some musical cheer to the period between Christmas and New Year, there’s The Music of Zimmer Vs Williams on Friday 27. The Manchester Concert Orchestra perform epic scores from the likes of Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Pirates Of The Caribbean, E.T., Batman, The Dark Knight and more.

Saturday 28 December is all about the UK’s most renowned big band, the Genn Miller Band, as they play Miller’s own arrangements of hits from the forties like It’s Almost Like Being In Love and Moonlight Serenade. It’s set to be a moving, memorable night.

The festivities continue into the new year too. Thursday 2 and Friday 3 January see the Varma Ballet’s unmissable renditions of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Simply put, there's more festive delights than you can shake a tinsel-covered stick at.

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⏰ From 17th December - Friday 3rd January
📍 Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS
💰 Tickets from £23.25

26/11/2024

HARVEY NICS LAUNCHES FESTIVE MENU WITH CHRISTMAS BUTTIES, PANETTONE AND BOOZY HOT CHOCOLATES

Harvey Nichols Second Floor Deli Bar has launched a new winter menu, featuring winter classics like pigs in blankets, camembert bites and festive sandwiches.

You’ll also find festive sandwiches, winter salads and classic festive small plates, as well as slices of panettone.

Sample the Festive Sandwich, made with brie, cranberry, mustard and turkey for the perfect Christmas taste, or the Tuna and Wasabi butty.

Then there’s festive classics like Pigs in Blankets, as well as melty Camembert bites alongside a fig and port jam.

If you’re thirsty there’s also a range of festive cocktails from Forest Distillery, including the Festive Forest with gin and cranberry, and the Winter Forest with gin and spiced hot mulled tea.

If you fancy something extra festive, try the Forest Spiced Orange, made with whisky and orange, and a luxurious boozy Forest Hot Chocolate.

The Second Floor Deli Bar at Harvey Nics is open Tuesday to Sunday and has the same opening hours as the store. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4i34jqq

21/11/2024

CIAOOO ARE BAKING A WHOLE CAMEMBERT INTO A GARLIC BREAD FOR CHRISTMAS

Nothing quite says Christmas like eating far too much cheese. And with that in mind, the folk at Ciaooo Pizza Mcr have decided to bake a whole camembert into a garlic bread.

This oozy madness is part of their new winter menu, which also includes a whole new range of tiramisu from owner Lory's Tiramisu.

Bringing the festive vibes, there’s a cinnamon apple crumble tiramisu, a Kinder Bueno-inspired number and pistachio, made with homemade pistachio cream, all of which go great with a mug of mulled wine.

Also on the menu for the winter months is the Mortaccio pizza - San marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, mortadella ham, nduja, sundried tomatoes, burrata and pistachio - and the Ligure, featuring a pesto base, fiordilatte mozzarella, calabrese, spicy chicken and burrata.

Get booked in here: https://bit.ly/3utjgvM

19/11/2024

If you fancy a change from the main Christmas Markets, this is the perfect alternative 🎅

Find out more: https://propermanchester.com/whats-on/the-new-free-christmas-night-market-with-over-40-traders-from-across-our-region/

08/11/2024

BLACK FRIAR TRANSFORMS GARDEN INTO COSY WINTER TAVERN WITH GIANT SANTA DISPLAY

The Black Friar’s winter tavern is BACK, and the perfect place to host Christmas parties and large groups this festive season.

Theres also heated cabins, which are ideal for small groups of friends (up to 8) looking for a festive evening get-together.

While the Tavern can host up to 100 guests in a fully covered and heated area, with cosy rugs and roaring fires, the Winter Cabins feature a cosy, private setting to sit back and relax with drinks and bar snacks.

And if that's not festive enough, the entire front of the building is covered with a magical festive display, created by Cheshire-based floral artist Kelly Louise Chapman.

The Black Friar is also launching its 2024 Festive Menu next month and bookings are now open.

You can get booked in here: https://bit.ly/48HK1ig

07/11/2024

Only ONE MORE sleep until the Christmas Markets open! Who's excited? ❄️

30/10/2024

A FESTIVE SNOWDOG SCULPTURE TRAIL HAS OPENED IN BUXTON

A new sculpture trail has opened in Buxton, featuring 12 statues of Raymond Briggs' beloved Snowdog character.

The Snowdogs Discover Buxton art trail launched on October 19th, and will run all the way through to December 15th.

You can hunt for the 12 Snowdog sculptures across the town for the next eight weeks.

The statues are all uniquely designed by artists from around the UK, and once the trail finishes they will be auctioned to raise funds for Blythe House Hospice.

The trail is inspired by the animated sequel to Raymond Briggs’ timeless classic The Snowman, in which a young boy builds a snowman and Snowdog, which both magically come to life.

Find a trail map at various locations in Buxton, including the Blythe House Hospice charity shop, Pooles Cavern visitor centre, and Pavilion Gardens café.

24/10/2024

And it begins! The iconic Christmas Market huts have started to go up in Piccadilly Gardens, as the city prepares for this year's event. Only two weeks to go now... 🎄🎅

22/10/2024

The map for this year's Christmas Markets has been released, with less than three weeks to go now! The markets will be open daily for six weeks, from Friday November 8th until Sunday December 22nd. Who's starting to get excited? 🎄🎅