Events in Manchester — December 2026

December 2026: events in Manchester.

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String quartet in silhouette at the end of a stone colonnade aisle lined with rows of lit candles — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28

A Night at The Opera at Christmas by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral · Manchester

From £22

Wed, Dec 30

Manchester United vs Sunderland

Old Trafford · Manchester

From £108Resale

A violinist plays in a candlelit stone crypt while the audience watches from behind. — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31

New Year's Eve Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral · Manchester

From £22

Thu, Dec 31

New Year's Eve: Defected + Glitterbox

Depot Mayfield · Manchester

From £56

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast