Having kicked off and continuing until December 22, with some stalls sticking around into the new year, Manchester Christmas Markets are brimming with traders housed in the classic wooden huts. Selling delicious food and drink as well as a range of arts and crafts perfect to gift loved ones with this Christmas, the markets are sure to add to some sparkle and festive cheer in the lead up to the big day.
Located at Piccadilly Gardens, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Square, New Cathedral Street, King Street, Exchange Street, Market Street, The Corn Exchange and Cathedral Gardens, the city centre is adorned with plenty of festive magic, proving why it’s one of the best Christmas markets in the UK. To get ready for your trip to Manchester Christmas Markets, Manchester City Council has announced this year’s traders so you know exactly where to go to grab gifts and get your feast on. Read on for the full list of traders at Manchester Christmas Markets in 2024.
St Ann’s Square
Bavarian Food Ltd – Bavarian Strudels, Kaiserschmarren (scrambled pancake) & soft drinks
The Pancake House – Sweet and savoury pancakes. Soft drinks: Locally produced pop.
CT Event catering Limited – Milk/white/vegan chocolate taps, chocolate shots in edible chocolate shot glasses, fresh strawberries with chocolate in homemade edible waffle cones, speciality coffees, hot chocolate made from running choc taps, affogato – 3 flavours, homemade waffle cones – filled with specialty coffee or chocolate from chocolate taps, Baileys shots in edible chocolate shot glasses 25ml, baileys hot chocolate made from free running chocolate taps, Amaretto Affogato
Yard & Coop – Buttermilk fried chicken (as burgers & goujons), fries & sauces, chicken in cones with mac & cheese, chicken trays with various toppings. No drinks permitted for sale.
North Star Gin & Cocktail Bar – A selection of gins, fine wines, prosecco, spiced rums, craft beers and bespoke cocktails.
Manke Markets UK Ltd – Traditional German beer and gluhwein. Traditional German big pan foods: potatoes, mushrooms. A swing grill with bratwurst, krakauer, schnitzel. Bratwurst baguettes and and triple fried chips with various toppings.
Gingerbread House Confections – Handmade chocolates, truffles, marzipans. Belgian chocolate Santa, houses & other figures. Hand made chocolate cakes & Gateaux. Gingerbread houses and chocolate waffles.
Pure Indulgence – Soaps, soap filled sponges, bath bombs, shampoo bars and wax melts.
Johnsons Crafts – Handmade bamboo wrist watches, handmade leather wristwatches, handmade leather bracelets. Handmade dried flower jewellery to be decided on event by event basis.
Metal Art Productions – Metal sculptures made from recycled parts.
DPNY LTD – Wooden games.
Riverbank Distillery – Cold bottled cocktails for off-site consumption and gift hampers.
Manc & Proud – Tees / hoodies / sweatshirts, mugs & coasters, badges & patches, keyrings and baby-grows etc, all Manc & Proud design only.
The Cheese Board – Cheese, chutneys and jams
Continental Cottage – German meat, sausages, salamis, wursts
Alexander Interiors – Candles in presentation boxes, Christmas wreaths and velvet roses.
Amber Jewellery – Handmade amber & silver jewellery, handmade Amber “good luck” trees, amber figurines and amber pictures (framed).
Wraptious – Mounted giclee art prints, greeting cards, gift wrap, mugs (painted) locally produced, soft furnishings, cushions and coasters.
Eat Liquorice – Handmade liquorice
DPNY LTD – 3D and 2D acrylic wooden lamps.
Exchange Street
The Great North Pie Company – Handmade pies (meat, fish, vegetarian)
Sasha Ray Photography – Mounted art prints, fine art framed prints, mugs, coasters, wrapping paper, stickers and associated greetings cards.
Earth, Rock & Stone – Handmade sterling silver & gemstone pendants and rings, bracelets, selection of gemstones and crystals
Farman & Son LTD – Diablesse Caribbean rum, Diablesse clementine spiced rum, tonic & mixers.
Angel Belle Jewellery – Designer: silver & crystal jewellery & hand crafted mosaic art & mirrors
Dontbitchstitch – Designer: Hats, bags, clothing
Ridiculously Rich By Alana – Chocolate brownies, crème brûlée brownies, peanut butter fudge cake, rocky road / salted caramel slice, sticky toffee flapjacks.
Trolle Trading Limited – Toffee vodka (for consumption off-site) and gift boxes.
Mamma Mia! – Traditional Italian food including Italian meat, vegetarian and vegan pasta dishes with various toppings. Prosecco, Italian lager, Italian wine.
Market Street
Monami Healthy Living Ltd – Bamboo products including bamboo cheeseboards, bamboo bath caddy, cast iron pizza pan, cast iron tea pot, cast iron chef press, bamboo drawer organizer. NO yoga mats permitted.
Popsters – Pop record clocks and coasters
Tatova Hata Ltd – Handmade Ukrainian wood products (cups/caskets/bells/tableware)
Aureli – Welded jewellery – anklets, bracelets, earrings, rings; jewellery repairs
Amazonas Jewellery – Designer, hand crafted, silver & glass jewellery
Exglo UK – Tweed bags, purses and wallets.
Jinger Drinks Ltd – Various alcohol free wines, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, rose, prosecco and merlot.
The Finest Fudge Company – Hand-made traditional fudge slabs and balls.
Diamontt Ltd – Recycled, hand-made leather journals, wallets, purses, card holders and pen holders.
Kisses At Christmas Ltd – Chocolate kisses.
JO’s Bulbzzle – Gemstone bracelets, gemstone earrings, gemstone rings, gemstone necklaces and hairclips.
The Great British Cheese Company – Waxed truckle cheeses, chutneys and gift boxes etc. Laser engraved pendants, keyrings, ornaments and charms. Also personalised ragdolls and teddy bears.
Mandalay Accessories Ltd – Hair accessories: hair clips, ribbons. Silk scarves (15%). Handbags (15%). Also handmade jewellery and keyrings.
PC9 – Hand-made crochet products including keychains, dolls & hair accessories. Also home decorations, including flowers and Chinese lion head, jewellery, pet necklaces and bags, crochet Christmas wreath, crochet Christmas Tree, crochet Santa Claus doll.
Rusty Signs – U.S style metal embossed signs
TWS TRADING LIMITED – Steel wind spinners, crystal tails and spiral tails.
Tiger Mountain – Nepalese woollen jumpers, jackets, coats, scarves, hats, felt items
O’Donnell Moonshine Ltd – Moonshine official products, including tough nut, roasted apple, wildberry and sticky toffee flavours.
Faith & Sons – Gin, gin liqueurs, rum (all Faith & Sons branded)
Rollercoaster Gifts – Hand-made novelty coasters, unique individually shaped wall plaques, pin badges, magnets, keyrings – all handmade
Pretty Little Princess – Children’s clothing, children’s footwear, children’s fashion accessories (no Jewellery).
Amazonas Gifts – Jewellery, Bags, purses, scarves, wall hangings and t-shirts.
M & C Crafts – Personalised Christmas tree decorations
Vybrid – Decorative wooden plaques made with recycled materials, in various sizes.
M Crafts – Personalised tree decorations, personalised Santa plates and Christmas decorations.
M & N Catering – Muffins, brownies, cookies, chocolate marshmallows and cold waffles (for consumption off site).
The Sweet Potato Spirit Company – A selection of spirits made with sweet potato including: gin, flavoured liqueurs, rum, moonshine and vodka.
Lucelas Ltd – Lucelas branded chocolate rum.
Sky Import Ltd – Range of polyester blankets.
Kings Jewelz – Rings, earrings, bracelets, chains and necklaces.
Choco ducale s.a.s – Hand-crafted chocolate goods including: bars, spreads, macarons, pralines & chocolates. No hot chocolate, no crepes permitted
London Xmas Ltd – Women’s fashion jackets, unisex Christmas jumpers, men’s & women’s gloves, scarves, mittens and hoodies.
Happy Days – Hand carved: animals, furniture, wall art, instruments, gifts
Charles Taylor Trading – Hand made wooden furniture.
The Melting Pot – Traditional warm macaroons can be topped/dipped with milk, white or caramel chocolate. Loaded hot chocolate drinks, speciality coffees and tea.
Kingdom Of Sweets – Continental Pick & Mix
Kingdom Of Sweets – Continental Pick & Mix
King Street
Ballaro – Sicilian cannoli & fresh ricotta, Arancini (Sicilian rice balls), patisserie, espresso / café latte / cappuccino
Eco Express Ltd – Garlic Potatoes, Provençale Potatoes, Provençale Chicken & Garlic Mushrooms, Cassoulet
King Street Craft Bar – Craft lagers, craft ciders, Krombacher, Guinness, sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, mulled wine, mulled rum and cocktails
The Grumpy Moose – Tea & Liquor Coffee, hot chocolate, cakes & biscuits. Mulled English wine & Elderflower wine. Soft drinks & water
Eat Grk – Freshly made Greek gyros with various fillings, including lamb, chicken and crumbled feta. All served with Tzatziki and salad. Also, vegan wraps with jackfruit. Halloumi fries, herb salted fries and halloumi wraps
El Gato Negro – Chorizo sandwiches with rocket and aioli; Patatas with toppings; traditional Bravas with fritarda and aioli, turkey gravy, Manchego cheese mix, sour cream and onion, vegan aioli, sriracha mayo. Drinks including Victoria Malaga; mulled wine; and mulled cider.
Selgroves Ltd – Loaded Mac & Cheese, cheesy loaded fries and soft drinks.
Waffle Kart – Fried chicken & waffles, waffle prawn toast, chilli crisp chicken sandwich, loaded waffle fries and Asian soft drinks.
N & P Events Ltd – Italian biscuits, nougat, panettone, chocolate and gluten-free biscuits
Dorri Limited – Baklava, Dried fruit and nuts, Turkish delight and olives
The Great British Cheese Company – Waxed truckle cheeses, chutneys and gift boxes etc
Soaps of Provence Limited – French soap
M Crafts – Personalised tree decorations, personalised Santa plates and Christmas decorations
Johnsons Toffees – Selection of various toffees and fudges
Made in Italy Ltd – Italian cheese, salami, ham, dried pasta, pasta sauces, oils, vinegars, pesto, sundried tomatoes
Kisses At Christmas Ltd – Chocolate kisses
New Cathedral Street
Artisan Catering Services – Steak frites, Steak sandwich, steak frites with raclette, homemade peppercorn/bearnaise sauce, wild garlic butter, raclette frites
Mango Rays (MCR) LTD – Burrito with beef, pulled pork, roast chicken and vegan five bean, all served with various sauces and sides, including nachos, salsa, guacamole etc. No drinks
Bar 3 – Craft lagers & ciders, mulled English wine, Baileys chocolate cup, mead, soft drinks and water
The Witch House – German beer & gluhwein, Hot punch, table wine, eggnog punch, bratwurst, hamburgers, big pan traditional German food. Soft drinks: Coke, locally produced pop, water.
Mr Murrays Scotch Eggs – Various selection of gourmet scotch eggs
Cheshire Cheese Company – Cheese, chutney, jams & spreads.
Birchwood Leather – Leather goods: bags, purses, hats, wallets
The Little Gift Hut – Keepsakes, charms, love gifts, friendship gifts, hearts, crystals, wishbags, fairies & angels
Eat Liquorice – Handmade liquorice
Celtic Spirit Co – Welsh spirits: Bottled, for off-site consumption
FairyFairs LTD – Ceramic candle houses
Artesania – Ceramic money boxes & mugs, real insects in resin, worry dolls, candle holders, range of skulls, goblets, tankards and ceramic salt n pepper sets
Drydock Driftwood – Driftwood sculptures and clocks.
Rupert’s Candy – Handmade fudge, handmade toffee.
Mayflower Apiaries – Honey & beeswax products: candles, polish, hand cream, lip balm & soap
The Brownie Box – Brownies, blondies, brookies, cookies and vegan bakes
Beauty Scents Ltd – Hand-made scented wax candles and wax melts
Cherry Tree UK Ltd – Cheese, jams, curds and marmalades (Cheese may only be 20% of stall offering)
Java Bar Espresso Ltd – Java Bar Espresso Ltd
Exchange Square
The Mill Exchange Limited – Mulled wine, champagne cocktails, Christmas cocktails, liqueur coffees, non-alcohol mulled wine, coffee, and 1m Storage Space
Simply Delicious – Karak Chai, Karak Coffee, lamb samosa, chicken samosa, chicken/lamb samosa chaat, cheese samosa, vegetarian samosa, vegetarian/cheese samosa chaat, jumbo box, starter box, lamb kebab wrap, chicken tikka wrap/chips, chicken and potato samosas, meaty madness box, onion bhaji, veggie delight box, vegetarian samosas.
de Creperie – Mini pancakes & waffles. Soft drinks: Locally sourced pop. Coke & water.
Porky Pig Ltd – Hot roast pork sandwiches, halloumi fries, Filled Yorkshire pudding wraps and pigs-in-blankets
T3 Events – Selection of beers, ales – to be agreed.
Round Food House – Traditional German foods : Bratwurst, hamburgers, steak, vegetable spear. German lager and beer
CT Event Catering – Teas, coffees, speciality coffees & hot chocolates, locally produced soft drinks. Cocktails, including a Santa Martin, also Candy Cane Cosmo and cherry gingerbread. Afternoon tea inc glass of bubbly (must be British sparkling wine).
Hammerz Ltd – Birra Bowl (crispy fries, jalapenos, lean beef doner, feta cheese & birria sauce), the OG kebab (lean beef doner, garlic sauce, salad wrapped in Fladenbrot pocket), halloumi kebab (cripspy coated halloumi, seasoned fries, chilli sauce & salad, wrapped in fladenbrot pocket), loaded fried and soft drinks.
Pretty Little Princess – Children’s clothing, children’s footwear (no trainers or branded wear), children’s fashion accessories (no Jewellery). No shoeboxes to be stacked or visible on display at any given market
Pure Indulgence – Soaps, soap filled sponges, bath bombs, shampoo bars and wax melts
Dipple Tipple & Co Ltd – Riverside branded spirits including gin, rum and vodka. May be limited to one spirit per market depending on event
Dorri Limited – Baklava, Dried fruit and nuts, Turkish delight and olives.
Nova – Jewellery & Bags: gemstone jewellery & leather bags, belts, scarves.
Grey Thread – Tweed waistcoats, jackets & gilets. Organic bamboo fibre t-shirts (20% display). Tote bags (agreed on event by event basis)
Elf Made – Handmade Repurposed and Recycled Christmas Tree Decorations and Ornaments. Dried and freshly made table decorations/Centre Pieces/Table Settings/Wreaths and Swags/Reclaimed Wooden + Metal Scandinavian Style Christmas Trees/Candle Holders/Home Décor.
N & P Events Ltd – Italian biscuits, nougat, panettone, chocolate and gluten-free biscuits
From The Olive Tree – Olive oil soaps, crafted olive wood boxes, statues & ornaments
Corn Exchange
Gingerbread House Confections – Handmade chocolates, truffles, marzipans. Belgian chocolate Santa, houses & other figures. Hand made chocolate cakes & Gateaux
The Crusty Pie Company – Pork pies, pork pies with added fillings, pasties, chutneys, scotch eggs etc. No bottled beers or brownies etc permitted
Avorium – Matching ranges of desk accessories + stationary, matching mugs & plant pots.
Road To One Hundred Ltd – Wooden name plaques, wooden photo frames and wooden mirrors
Crios Gifts – Jewellery: body piercings, surgical steel jewellery, pendants, wristbands, belts, buckles, cufflinks, keyrings, fridge magnets. Also gothic tattoo art & biker statues, trinket boxes, canvas 3D prints. Dreamcatchers (no more than 30% of stall)
For The Hair You Wear – Hair accessories: hair clips, ribbons. Silk scarves (15%). Handbags (15%). Also handmade jewellery and keyrings.
Faith & Sons – Gin, gin liqueurs, rum (all Faith & Sons branded)
De Luciano – Latin American alpaca clothing, ponchos, capes, shawls, slippers and rugs
Tiger Mountain – Nepalese woollen jumpers, jackets, coats, scarves, hats, felt items
The Cheese Board – Cheese, chutneys and jams
Manicay Ltd – Handmade zari Christmas Tree decorations.
Bakes By Millie – Brownies, blondies, cookie pies, cookie sandwich cookies and sugar cookies
Winter Gardens at Piccadilly Gardens
Eat Greek – Chicken flatbread, beef flatbread, falafel flatbread and halloumi fries.
Bars@Yours Ltd – Beers, wines, spirits, mixers, cocktails and hot drinks.
Clowbecks (Porkys of Yarm) – Cumberland sausage, Lancashire cheese potatoes with caramelised onions. Garlic navy mushrooms in butter. Brightside Brewery lager, hot mulled wine, hot mulled cider. Bubble and squeak (served as a special with or without bacon).
Porkys Of Yarm (The Pig & Barrel) – Hot Roast Pork with sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce served in a barm. Burgers served in a barm with various sauces etc (not smash or chicken burgers), Barista Full selection of premium spirits with Fever tree mixers. Coffees. Yorkshire and speciality Teas. Hot chocolate. Selection of English wines including bubbly, white, red, and rose. Hot mulled wine. Hot mulled cider. Local beers, lagers and ciders from a small independent brewery (Brightside Brewery).
BangGa BangGa – Korean hotdogs and twisted potato on sticks.
Chicken Shack – Dirty chicken, chicken burgers etc
Gin Bar – A selection of gins & mixers.
CT Event Catering – Churros
Little Piece Of Bahia – Acaraje, (fritters), moqueca de peixe (fish stew), moqueca de camarao (prawn stew), tapioca, cocada (coconut balls) and casquinha de siri (fritata with fillings). Also vegan acaraje, vegan abara, moqueca de palmito (hearts of plam stew) and moqueca de banana (plantain stew). Additional, small amount of snacks including kibe, cohinha (various), bolinha de 4 quiejos, coxibe and Brazilian sausage roll.
Bars@Yours Ltd – Beers, wines, spirits, mixers, cocktails and hot drinks.
Windmill – Gluhwein (inc shot), alcohol-free gluhwein, German wine, German beer and locally sourced soft drinks.
Oi Dumplings – Selection of hot Chinese dumplings, including pork, Xinjang lamb, Vietnamese chicken, kimchi peanut & tofu, vegan cha cha, vegan Chinese curry and festive sweet, giant halal chicken soup dumpling and pizza baozoi. Also, loaded peanut fries and Loaded Vietnamese wontons.
de Creperie – Dutch biscuits, Dutch cake, Dutch toffee waffles, cold drinks. Also kaiserschmarren (scrambled pancakes) with toppings or sauce / custard
Mr Crumble – Homemade crumble puddings with various toppings. Speciality coffees based on matching puddings.
The Flat Baker Ltd – Filled / stuffed artisan croissants, fresh pastries and cakes. Hot chocolate filled croissants and bakes. Selection of Own Branded merchandise.
CT Event Catering – Warm, gooey cookie dough served with fresh cream and a choice of toppings, including wild berry, chocolate sauce, salted caramel and apple & cinnamon. Also, warm Belgian brownies with various confectionary toppings.
Artisan Catering Services – 100% vegan bratwurst in a bun with various toppings, including vegan cheese, jackfruit and pickles.
Artisan Catering Services – Bao buns – Korean fried chicken, Korean BBQ, gochujang sauce & pickles. Boneless Korean fried chicken, skin-on fries, Vegan bao buns, Vegan fried chicken etc.
One Catering – Hand cut triple cooked chips, with various seasonings and sauces. Also, loaded chips with BBQ pulled meats (no pork), Manc poutine, steak and Dutch cheese sauce.
The Pancake House – Sweet and savoury pancakes and waffles with various toppings. Soft drinks: Locally produced pop.
Gin Alley Events Ltd – Gins, vodkas, rums, with mixers. Baileys, prosecco, mulled wine, gin mulled wine, brandy muled win, whiskey mulled wine and lager.
Ma Cuisine Francaise – French cuisine, chicken basquaise, Roquefort mussels, garlic potatoes, garlic mushrooms and Savoyard gratin.
Brook’s Mill / Hollies – Tea & Liquor Coffee, hot chocolate, cakes & biscuits. Mulled English wine, Baileys chocolate cup, mead. Soft drinks, water
The Manchester Winter Ale House – Draft & decanted bottled, real ale from the North West UK only. Wassail, locally produced micro brewery cider. Vimto & Temperance drinks from Fitzpatricks. Also, Yates hot blobs and red / white / rose wines.
Swing Grill – Traditional German foods : Bratwurst, Beef-Sausage, Cheese Sausage, German mulled wine, German lager beer
Eastern Bloc – Empanadas: chicken chorizo, spicy beef, pork & cheese, spinach & Emmental, sweetcorn & cheese, dulce de leche, apple & cinnamon, beef plantain, chicken plantain, spinach & mushroom plantain; tosstones, fries, tequenos, banana ketchup, pico de gallo, guacamole, beer
Continental Kitchen / Porkies Yorkies – Chicken and chorizo/seafood/vegetarian paella, Spanish meatballs and rice, patatas bravas & salsa or Aioli, calamari & salsa or Aioli, tortilla burger (mini omelette in a brioche bun).
Mexico Joes Festival Ltd – Minted lamb shepherd’s pie, chicken dinner shepherd’s pie, chilli con carne shepherd’s pie, bangers N shepherd’s pie, kids bangers n shepherd’s pie veggie bangers n shepherd’s pie
Mango Rays (MCR) LTD – Burrito with beef, pulled pork, roast chicken and vegan five bean, all served with various sauces and sides, including nachos, salsa, guacamole etc. No drinks.
RJE Catering – Austrian cuisine
The Hip Hop Chip Shop – Fish, chips & mushy peas; red pepper & chickpea vegan sausage, chunky skin-on chips, curry batter sprouts, garlic & herb roastie chips, mustard & onion gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce; MCR Union Light Lager/ Pale Ale/ Porter (to be decanted into xmas glass scheme) & various canned soft drinks
Gwong1 Candle Studio – Candle, Plaster Plate, Handcrafted Korean Doll
Gay Pride Shop – LGBTQ Merchandise, including hats, flags, badges, keyrings, t-shirts, bandanas and socks.
G & J Catering – Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets, lollipops and cables. No fudge permitted for sale.
Kisses At Christmas Ltd – Chocolate kisses.
The Great British Cheese Company – Waxed truckle cheeses, chutneys, assorted gift selections (including hampers and gift boxes)
Simla Collection Ltd – Beaded and crochet handmade jewellery (earrings/ rings/ necklace/ bracelets/ anklets)
So Blossom Accessories – Handmade real flower items including jewellery & hair accessories, resin lamps and bottle lights, home accessories & art frames, home fragrance including various designs candles, wax melt, room spray and reed diffusers
Kolour Pop – Lacquerware Decorations, 3D Printed Home Decorations
The Secret Aristocrat Company Ltd (TA: St Maur) – Elderflower Liqueur
Turkish The Light Ltd – Turkish inspired decorative bowls, plates, vases and animal ornaments. Evil eye beaded jewellery (to be agreed on market by market basis)
Manimu – Handmade jewellery – pearl earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings
Gallinaro Ltd – Handmade jewellery
Cathedral Gardens
Continental Catering – Giant Yorkshire puddings with choice of meats, loaded fries, loaded roasted potatoes
de Creperie – Mini pancakes & waffles. Soft drinks: Locally sourced pop. Coke & water
Well & Spruce – Tea & Liquor Coffee, hot chocolate, cakes & biscuits. Mulled English wine & Elderflower wine. Soft drinks: Locally sourced pop. Water
Bars@Yours Ltd – Various lagers, ales, cider, mulled drinks, cider & lager infused with a flavoured spirit shot, spirits and mixers.
The Dog House – Gourmet sausages, gourmet burgers, loaded fries with pulled meats, loaded nachos with melted cheese.
Kingdom Of Sweets – Continental Pick & Mix
Festival Kitchen LTD – Pork/chicken/pigs in blankets/halloumi/falafel/