Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Manchester (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Manchester

    TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026

    TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026

    2026-11-20 · 18:45
    O2 Apollo Manchester
    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    2026-11-21 · 11:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    2026-11-21 · 16:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    2026-11-22 · 12:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater - The Nutcracker

    2026-11-22 · 16:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    2026-11-27 · 14:30
    SNHU Arena
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-27 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    2026-11-27 · 19:30
    SNHU Arena
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-28 · 14:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-28 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong

    The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong

    2026-11-29 · 18:00
    Manchester Monastery
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-29 · 14:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-03 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Ankor & Self Deception

    Ankor & Self Deception

    2026-12-04 · 19:30
    Manchester Club Academy
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-04 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-05 · 14:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-05 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-06 · 14:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

    The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

    2026-12-07 · 19:00
    Bridgewater Hall
    The Holiday - Film With Live Orchestra

    The Holiday - Film With Live Orchestra

    2026-12-09 · 19:30
    Bridgewater Hall
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-10 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    CHRISTMAS Disco Party for Grown Ups

    CHRISTMAS Disco Party for Grown Ups

    2026-12-11 · 18:45
    O2 Ritz Manchester
    The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

    The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

    2026-12-11 · 19:30
    Bridgewater Hall
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-11 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-12 · 14:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

    Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

    2026-12-12 · 19:30
    Bridgewater Hall
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-12 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-13 · 14:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Live at Christmas: Fern Brady & Tom Rosenthal

    Live at Christmas: Fern Brady & Tom Rosenthal

    2026-12-17 · 18:30
    Albert Hall
    The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

    The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

    2026-12-17 · 19:00
    Bridgewater Hall
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-17 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-18 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-19 · 14:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-19 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-20 · 12:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-20 · 17:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Christmas Musical Spectacular

    Christmas Musical Spectacular

    2026-12-22 · 17:30
    AO Arena
    Christmas Musical Spectacular - Venue Premium Tickets

    Christmas Musical Spectacular - Venue Premium Tickets

    2026-12-22 · 18:00
    AO Arena
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-22 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    Christmas Musical Spectacular

    Christmas Musical Spectacular

    2026-12-23 · 17:30
    AO Arena
    Christmas Musical Spectacular - Venue Premium Tickets

    Christmas Musical Spectacular - Venue Premium Tickets

    2026-12-23 · 18:00
    AO Arena
    Baked a La Ska ‘Ska of Wonder’ Christmas Party

    Baked a La Ska ‘Ska of Wonder’ Christmas Party

    2026-12-23 · 19:30
    Band On The Wall.
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-23 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-26 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-27 · 12:00
    Palace Theatre-NH
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-12-27 · 17:00
    Palace Theatre-NH

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    2026-11-20 · 18:00
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    Good Charlotte - Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour

    Good Charlotte - Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour

    2026-11-20 · 18:30
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    Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats

    Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Manchester New Century Hall
    elbow - Asleep in the Back

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    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    O2 Ritz Manchester
    RADIO FREE ALICE

    RADIO FREE ALICE

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Manchester Academy 2
    The Hot One Two + Supports

    The Hot One Two + Supports

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Off The Square
    Eastenderz, Manchester

    Eastenderz, Manchester

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Depot Mayfield
    Grommet

    Grommet

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    The Star and Garter
    Curiosity Shop

    Curiosity Shop

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    The Abbey
    Deco

    Deco

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Manchester Academy 3
    Genevieve Stokes - Hiding Places Tour

    Genevieve Stokes - Hiding Places Tour

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Hallé St Michael's
    Kanine

    Kanine

    2026-11-20 · 22:00
    O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
    Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry

    Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry

    2026-11-21 · 10:00
    SEA LIFE Manchester
    WHP x Eat Your Own Ears

    WHP x Eat Your Own Ears

    2026-11-21 · 16:00
    Depot Mayfield
    Fontaines D.C.

    Fontaines D.C.

    2026-11-21 · 18:00
    AO Arena
    Fontaines D.C. - Venue Premium Tickets

    Fontaines D.C. - Venue Premium Tickets

    2026-11-21 · 18:00
    AO Arena
    Clementine Douglas

    Clementine Douglas

    2026-11-21 · 18:00
    Manchester New Century Hall
    Gloryhammer

    Gloryhammer

    2026-11-21 · 18:30
    Manchester Academy 2
    BODEGA

    BODEGA

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    The Abbey
    Opus Kink

    Opus Kink

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Band On The Wall.
    PRESIDENT - Blood of Your Empire: United Kingdom Campaign 2026

    PRESIDENT - Blood of Your Empire: United Kingdom Campaign 2026

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
    Dr. John Cooper Clarke

    Dr. John Cooper Clarke

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    O2 Apollo Manchester
    Hits Radio Live

    Hits Radio Live

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Co-op Live
    elbow - Asleep in the Back

    elbow - Asleep in the Back

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    O2 Ritz Manchester
    Drake Milligan

    Drake Milligan

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Manchester Academy
    Bec O'Malley

    Bec O'Malley

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Manchester The Deaf Institute.
    The Moonlandingz

    The Moonlandingz

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    The White Hotel

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