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Two Christmas mugs with a cartoon Santa Claus, surrounded by decorative white and green Christmas trees, resting in artificial snow.

What's On · 10 NovemberManchester Christmas Markets Reveals 2026 Mug Design Featuring Giant SantaThis year's limited edition Christmas Markets mugs feature Manchester's giant Santa, who returns to Albert Square for the first time in nearly a decade, and go on sale when the markets open on Friday 6 November.Read the story →

A map of Manchester's Christmas markets, depicted with a festive, snowing background, indicating various locations and amenities such as train stops, light displays, and toilets.

Events · 30 OctoberManchester City Council Releases Official Map for 2026 Christmas Markets

A woman with dark hair and striking makeup smiles, seated next to several creepy dolls with 'DEAD DOLL' tags, with an 'ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK' sign in the background.

Community · 19 OctoberDead Dolls Blaze a Trail for Manchester's Alternative Fashion Week

A brass band of five men stands in front of a brick wall with white graffiti on it, all wearing dark jackets with white stripes and sunglasses, holding musical instruments.

Positive Local News · 28 SeptemberFrom Grimethorpe to the Dance Floor

Exterior view of a modern, light green building with large windows and a dark entrance, surrounded by trees and a paved area with bike racks.

What's On · 26 SeptemberManchester Libraries to Bring Back Sunday Opening

Red and gold fireworks explode across a dark night sky, illuminating the scene with brilliant light.

What's On · 15 SeptemberManchester Fireworks Return as Grand Finale to Community Events

Two models pose on a runway, one in a black off-the-shoulder top and purple plaid skirt with ripped tights, and the other in a purple plaid coat with a skull crown.

Positive Local News · 11 SeptemberManchester to host its first Alternative Fashion Week celebrating subculture style this October

A woman in a yellow raincoat is being helped across an art installation on the floor by another woman in a denim dress.

What's On · 10 SeptemberWalk Across This Artwork: Mark it to Make it

A smiling woman wearing a black t-shirt with “BASED ON THE NOVEL BY STEPHEN KING” printed on it and light blue jeans stands in a garden.

Community Events · 7 SeptemberMiddleton Woman Says Horror Writing Helped Her Stay Sober

A man in a beige polo shirt looks up at a glowing, vertically oriented image of Earth against a dark background.

What's On · 21 AugustChris Packham "Emergency" Climate Film to Have Free Screening at The Vale

A close-up view of a white banner with the words "POWERLEAGUE PADEL" stretched across a blue and black tennis net, with a blurry background of a court and bright lights.

Sport · 21 AugustManchester’s Padel Boom Is Surging, But Can Everyone Afford to Play?

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