In photos – the Manchester Christmas Markets open for 2024

The Manchester Christmas Markets have sprung open for another year, and I know what you’re thinking – it’s only November!

But it’s never too early to cram in among the wooden huts and sip on a mulled wine, in our opinion, so we’ve been out in the thick of it all day today.

The huge festive celebration runs from 8 November until Sunday 22 December, which means a whole weekend of markets than we normally have.

For another year, Albert Square is sadly out of action, but the main hub of the Manchester Christmas Markets has shifted across to Piccadilly Gardens again, transforming them into the Winter Gardens.

Dotted all around the city you’ll find food, booze, music, gifts, and all sorts of other delightfully fun festive things to sink your teeth into.

Click or swipe through the gallery below to see more photos from the first day of the Manchester Christmas Markets 2024.

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Featured image: The Manc Group