Manchester Christmas Markets dates and Albert Square return confirmed
The 2025 markets will run longer than any other event in its 27 year history
Manchester Christmas Markets are set to return to Albert Square for the first time in six years, the council has confirmed.
The markets have been spread across the city while work continues to restore the Grade I listed Town Hall.
But stalls will once again open in the square outside, because of the progress made on the restoration to date.
Manchester City Council has also confirmed the main markets will run from Friday 07 November - Monday 22 December.
A special A Taste Of Christmas event in Albert Square will remain open until Sunday 04 January, making the 2025 markets the longest running in the event's history.
Councillor Pat Karney, Christmas spokesperson for Manchester City Council said: "We're going all out this year to make sure that Manchester is the world's number one city for Christmas, not just in the UK, but in the world.
"It's going to be brilliant to be able to celebrate the season in Albert Square once again and I personally can't wait to get on the big wheel and eyeball the town hall clock as we countdown to Christmas in Santa's favourite city.
"We all know that Manchester does Christmas best and we've got a few more Santa surprises up our sleeves still to come that we're just putting the finishing touches to and will be sharing with you in the coming weeks. Until then, my lips are sealed.."
With confirmed market locations for this year including Albert Square, St Ann's Square, King Street, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square, Corn Exchange and Cathedral Gardens, Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens the city is expecting a bumper Christmas season.