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Winter Island at Freight Island 2026
Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 31 December. Escape to Freight Island, City centre.
This year's event has finished. See what else is on for Christmas.
Tickets and details on designmynight.com
Festive street food, drinks and live music through December. Exact 2026 dates and times are still to be announced.
- When
- Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 31 December
- Where
- Escape to Freight Island, City centre Map and directions
- Price
- £9.90 per adult
- Type
- Christmas party
- Last checked
- 16 October 2026. Plans change, so check designmynight.com before you go.
Quick answers
When is Winter Island at Freight Island 2026?
Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 31 December. Check the organiser's page before you go, as times can change.
How much does Winter Island at Freight Island cost?
£9.90 per adult.
Where is Winter Island at Freight Island?
Escape to Freight Island, City centre.
Also on 1 Dec to 31 Dec
- 1pmtill 3pm
Manchester Christmas Parade
Free · All ages
Route still to be announced. Expect big crowds at the markets that day.
Tickets and details: cityco.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck times
Love Actually in Concert
The film with the score played live.
Tickets and details: bridgewater-hall.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck times
Hallé: Christmas Cracker
The Hallé's festive concert.
Tickets and details: bridgewater-hall.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck times
The Rat Pack at Christmas
Swing and Christmas standards.
Tickets and details: bridgewater-hall.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck times
Christmas Carol Singalong
Carols the night before Christmas Eve.
Tickets and details: bridgewater-hall.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
More big Christmas events
- Skate Manchester 6 Nov to 3 Jan
- Christmas at Tatton Park 15 Nov to 23 Dec
- Northern Lights at Heaton Park 19 Nov to 31 Dec
- Christmas at Dunham Massey 20 Nov to 2 Jan
- RHS Glow 26 Nov to 30 Dec
- Manchester Christmas Parade 6 Dec
Every Christmas event in Manchester, day by day.