What's on in Manchester in December 2026

Updated 3 Nov 2026. 10 things on in Manchester in December 2026. Each one links to its own page with dates, venue and booking details.

1. Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

   On now · 13 Feb 2026 - 3 Jan 2027

   Science and Industry Museum · Manchester

2. Manchester Christmas Markets

   This Friday · Fri 6 Nov - Mon 22 Dec 2026

   Manchester Christmas Markets

3. Lanterns & Light 2026 at Chester Zoo

   Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027 (4.30pm-8pm)

   Chester Zoo

4. Christmas at Dunham Massey

   Coming · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Sat 2 Jan 2027

   Dunham Massey · Altrincham

5. Blossoms at Co-op Live, Manchester

   Coming · Sat 28 Nov · Sat 28 Nov – Fri 11 Dec

   Co-op Live · Manchester

6. Billy Elliot the Musical at Palace Theatre Manchester

   Coming · Wed 2 Dec · Wed 2 Dec – Sat 9 Jan 2027

   Palace Theatre Manchester

7. Bleachers at O2 Apollo Manchester

   Coming · Wed 2 Dec · Wed 2 Dec

   O2 Apollo Manchester

8. Shed Seven at O2 Apollo Manchester

   Coming · Sat 5 Dec · Sat 5 Dec

   O2 Apollo Manchester

9. Culture Club at AO Arena, Manchester

   Coming · Thu 10 Dec · Thu 10 Dec

   AO Arena · Manchester

10. Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at O2 Apollo Manchester

    Coming · Thu 17 Dec · Thu 17 Dec

    O2 Apollo Manchester