18 amazing Christmas events taking place in Greater Manchester this year
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTrick or treaters may have finished off their Halloween sweets, and the sparklers and fireworks have fizzled out after Bonfire Night, but we've got plenty to look forward to in the weeks ahead.
November and December in Manchester is full of festivities - from the markets and winter chalets to the carol concerts and pantomime shows.
And while for some, the talk of Christmas in November is too much, the arrival of the Manchester Christmas Markets, the constant stream of supermarket's festive ads on TV and advent calendars already flying off the shelves, get us thinking about the big day and the events taking place in the lead up to it.
As you might expect, there's plenty of festive fun to be had all across Greater Manchester - for both the kids and adults. Below, you'll find everything from Christmas markets and festive food takeovers, to lights switch-on events and winter trails, plus some very special one-off events that will really get you in the Christmas mood - especially if you're a bit of a Bah Humbug at this time of year. READ MORE: Santa's grottos and places to see Father Christmas in and around Greater Manchester this festive season 2023 READ MORE: Manchester Christmas Markets map and guide to all the locations for 2023 A pop-up winter market will be setting up shop under the iconic arches of Manchester’s Red Bank area this December.
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