Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger firmly on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester Christmas might seem a long way off, but it's normally around this time of year that we bring you news of the Manchester Christmas Markets plans.
The city's enormous festive event typically kicks off in early November, filling the streets and square of the city centre with wooden huts and twinkling lights.
But this year's event remains 'under review', officials say. Read more: Magical 'Glow' trail will illuminate RHS Bridgewater gardens this Christmas Last year, the Manchester Christmas Markets were officially called off in October due to a rapid rise in coronavirus infection rates.
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