Manchester's Christmas Markets
When: Fri 6 Nov – Tue 22 Dec 2026 Opens in 27 days
Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open until 3 January 2027 (closed Christmas Day)
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival
Tuesday 1 – Wednesday 2 December 2026 Opens in 52 days
Evenings only, 6–9pm (Tuesday and Wednesday)
6pm–9pm both evenings, opening parade at 6pm (2026)
Garstang town centre, Garstang, Lancashire · North West England
Two evenings of Victorian-themed Christmas festivities, lights, local stalls and entertainment in the Lancashire market town of Garstang.
Garstang's Victorian Christmas Festival lights up the small market town between Preston and Lancaster on two evenings in early December. Each evening opens with a parade at 6pm, followed by hand-picked local vendors, the town's Christmas lights and entertainment for all ages until 9pm.
The festival is run by the Garstang Chamber of Trade. Parking is available at Booths supermarket, which switches off its number-plate cameras during the event.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Tue 1 – Wed 2 Dec 2026Evenings only, 6–9pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) | Coming up Add to calendar (Tue 1 – Wed 2 Dec 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Tue 2 – Wed 3 Dec 2025Evenings only, 6–9pm | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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