Christmas parties · 2026
Christmas party venues in Manchester
We’ve checked 15 Christmas party options in and around Manchester for 2026: 7 shared party nights where you join other groups, and 7 private packages for your own group.
Published prices run from £16.50 to £72.95 a head. The first party nights start on Friday 27 November.
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Christmas Parties at Manchester Central
Manchester Central, Manchester city centre · in central Manchester · run by Vivid Experience
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Group size
- from 8
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Canape reception, three-course seated dinner, coffee and chocolate truffles, midnight breakfast, themed bars, cirque acts, indoor fairground rides, fun casino, after-dinner DJ disco
Dates: Party nights running throughout December; dates and prices are on the ticket site
Mixed parties from groups of 8. Ticket types: Retail & 999 Night, Premium Party Nights, All Inclusive Drinks Nights (house wine, prosecco, premium beers, ciders, soft drinks; 18+ only). Exclusive hire is offered for up to 2,200 seated or 3,000 standing. Sales: 01455 557 829.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: manchesterchristmasparties.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Packages at BOOM Battle Bar
BOOM Battle Bar, The Printworks, Manchester city centre · in central Manchester · run by BOOM Battle Bar
- When
- Dates on enquiry; December slots book early
- Price
- From £40
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £40 to £85
- Type
- Party package
- Includes
- Jingle & Mingle: 2 hours of games, 2 house drinks, welcome drink, no food. Mistletoe Madness: 2 hours of games, 3 house drinks, street food buffet, welcome drink and group photo. Christmas Cracker: 3 hours of games, 4 house drinks, street food buffet, welcome drink and group photo
Prices: Jingle & Mingle £40pp; Mistletoe Madness £65pp; The Christmas Cracker £85pp
Games-based party for any group size, with a build-your-own option. Phone 0330 118 0622.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: boombattlebar.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Dining at The Cut & Craft
The Cut & Craft, Manchester city centre · in central Manchester
- When
- From mid-November through the festive season
- Price
- From £65
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £65
- Group size
- up to 40
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Four-course Christmas menu with handmade crackers
Prices: £65 per person for the four-course Christmas menu
Private dining takes up to 26; the Edward Walters Suite seats 40 for dining or 70 for drinks and canapes. Full payment and pre-orders are due seven days before; parties of 30+ may pay a hire fee or minimum spend. Phone 0161 509 9990.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: thecutandcraft.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Parties at Pendulum Hotel (shared nights)
Pendulum Hotel, Manchester city centre · 1 mile from Manchester
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sat 19 Dec
- Times
- Murder Mystery night starts 7:30pm
- Price
- From £45
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £45 to £49
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Three-course dinner and a DJ until late; entertainment varies by night (casino, murder mystery)
Dates: Murder Mystery Sat 28 Nov; Casino Party Sat 5 and 12 Dec; 80s & 90s nights Fridays 27 Nov to 18 Dec; party nights Sat 12 and 19 Dec
Prices: 80s & 90s £45pp; general party nights from £45pp; Casino Party £49pp; Murder Mystery from £49pp
Events team: 0161 955 8000 or events@pendulumhotel.co.uk. No age limit is stated.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: pendulumhotel.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Christmas Party at Pendulum Hotel
Pendulum Hotel, Manchester city centre · 1 mile from Manchester
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £35 per person
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- From £35
- Group size
- from 60, up to 130
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Arrival drink and canapes, three-course dinner, DJ until late
Dates: Available from the end of November through December
For groups of 60 to 130. Events team: 0161 955 8000 or events@pendulumhotel.co.uk.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: pendulumhotel.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Shared Christmas Party Nights at CorpAcq Stadium
CorpAcq Stadium, Salford · 6 miles from Manchester · run by CorpAcq Stadium (Heathcote & Co)
- When
- Sat 28 Nov – Sat 12 Dec
- Price
- From £45
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £45 (Dance Through The Decades) or £52 (Festive Party Fun)
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Arrival drink, focaccia and olives for the table, festive two-course meal, photobooth and backdrop, dancers, 80s DJ and disco, competitions and prizes
Dates: Sat 28 Nov, Fri 4 Dec, Sat 5 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Sat 12 Dec
Prices: Dance Through The Decades £45 per person (28 Nov, 5 Dec, 11 Dec); Festive Party Fun £52 per person (4 Dec, 12 Dec)
Book by phone on 0161 786 1570 (option 3) or sales@heathcoteandco.com. Sat nav postcode M30 7LJ. Group size limits are not published.
Parking: Free on-site car parkChecked Thu 8 Oct · source: corpacqstadium.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Christmas Party at CorpAcq Stadium
CorpAcq Stadium, Salford · 6 miles from Manchester · run by CorpAcq Stadium (Heathcote & Co)
- When
- Dates by enquiry
- Price
- Price on enquiry
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Exclusive hire of one of the suites until 1am, drinks reception, stage and dancefloor, bar facilities, Christmas novelties
Your group gets a suite to itself until 1am. Ring 0161 786 1570 (option 3) for a quote; guest numbers and prices are not published.
Parking: Free on-site car parkChecked Thu 8 Oct · source: corpacqstadium.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Shared Christmas Party Nights at Stockport Town Hall
Stockport Town Hall, Grand Ballroom, Stockport · 6 miles from Manchester · run by Stockport Council events team
- When
- Fri 4 Dec – Sat 5 Dec
- Times
- 7pm start
- Price
- £49.95 per person
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £49.95
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Three-course festive meal, Christmas crackers, photo booth, live music and dancing until late, in the Grand Ballroom
Dates: Fri 4 Dec and Sat 5 Dec 2026
Shared with other businesses and groups. Book on 0161 474 3451 or christmas@stockportevents.co.uk.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: stockport.gov.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Gala and Winter Carnival at Edgeley Park
Edgeley Park, Stockport · 6 miles from Manchester
- When
- Sat 28 Nov – Sat 19 Dec
- Price
- From £48
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £48 (Winter Carnival) or £54.50 (Classic Gala)
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Gala: cocktail on arrival, canapes, three-course meal, live band, singer and saxophonist, photo booth, DJ and dancefloor, assigned seating. Carnival: cocktail on arrival, festive street food, live music, fire performers and stilt walkers, photo booth, DJ, group area
Dates: Classic Christmas Gala: 4 Dec (11 and 18 Dec sold out). Winter Carnival: 28 Nov (5, 12 and 19 Dec sold out)
Prices: Classic Christmas Gala £54.50pp; Winter Carnival £48pp
Only 4 Dec (Gala) and 28 Nov (Carnival) still show as available; the other dates are listed as sold out. Phone 0161 266 2700, Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: edgeleypark.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Christmas Parties at Edgeley Park
Edgeley Park, Stockport · 6 miles from Manchester
- When
- Dates by enquiry
- Price
- Price on enquiry
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Group size
- from 25, up to 400
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Festive menus, welcome drinks, private bar, optional DJ, room decor
Seven suites for 25 to 400 guests. Phone 0161 266 2700.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: edgeleypark.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Extravaganza at Emirates Old Trafford
Emirates Old Trafford, The Point, Manchester · run by Emirates Old Trafford
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Fri 18 Dec
- Price
- £72.95 per person including VAT
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £72.95 inc. VAT
- Group size
- up to 750
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Glass of fizz on arrival, three-course meal, live acoustic act and saxophonist, live band, resident DJ, late-night snack, selfie pod and glitter artists
Dates: Sat 5 Dec (limited availability), Fri 11 Dec (limited availability), Sat 12 Dec, Fri 18 Dec
Large shared party for up to 750 guests. Enquiries on 0161 282 4020.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: emiratesoldtrafford.lancashirecricket.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Menu at Albert's Shed
Albert's Shed, Castlefield, Manchester · run by Albert's Restaurants
- When
- Tue 1 Dec – Wed 30 Dec
- Price
- From £16.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £16.50 to £41
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Three festive courses (turkey, beef, prawns or vegetarian options); drinks packages can be pre-ordered
Dates: 1 to 30 December 2026; closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Prices: Party menu £41pp (3 courses); December £16.50 menu £16.50pp (2 courses) or £20.50 (3 courses); vegan menu £30pp
Up to 11 guests book online; 12 to 36 sit in the restaurant; 30+ can use private event spaces. Pre-orders are required for groups of 10 or more. A 10% discretionary service charge applies.
Parking: Free customer parkingChecked Thu 8 Oct · source: alberts-restaurants.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Menu at Dukes 92
Dukes 92, Castlefield, Manchester
- When
- Christmas 2026 (exact dates on enquiry)
- Price
- From £28
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £28 to £33
- Group size
- up to 18
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Festive menu (turkey dinner, sea bass, sticky toffee pudding and more); vegan and gluten-free menus; drinks packages
Prices: Two courses £28pp; three courses £33pp; private dining room hire £50 Mon to Thu, £100 Fri to Sun
Ground-floor private dining room seats 16 at one table or 18 across two, for 2.5 hours. Up to 10 guests book on OpenTable; 11 to 39 use the enquiry form; 40+ go to the Castlefield Rooms events team. Phone 0161 839 8642.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: dukes92.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Night Package at Malmaison Manchester
Malmaison Manchester, Manchester city centre · run by Malmaison
- When
- Dates on enquiry
- Price
- From £62.50 per person
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- From £62.50
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- DJ and disco, glass of fizz, three-course celebrations menu
Groups of 8 to 19 get complimentary fizz; the organiser dines free for groups of 20 or more. Booking is through the occasions enquiry form.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: malmaison.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Packages at the Science and Industry Museum
Science and Industry Museum, Revolution Manchester Gallery, Manchester city centre · run by Science and Industry Museum
- When
- Dates on enquiry
- Price
- From £70
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £70+VAT to £100+VAT
- Type
- Exclusive hire
- Includes
- Dinner, bowl food or canapes in the Revolution Manchester gallery
Prices: Classic Christmas Dinner £100+VAT pp; Bowl Food from £78+VAT pp; Canapes from £70+VAT pp
Prices exclude VAT. New for 2026: daytime events in the refurbished Conference Centre for groups under 150. Sales: 0161 537 6904.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: hirethescienceandindustrymuseum.com Party details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Parties at Manchester Central | Manchester city centre (0 mi) | Party nights running throughout December; dates and prices are on the ticket site | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Packages at BOOM Battle Bar | Manchester city centre (0 mi) | Dates on enquiry; December slots book early | £40 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Dining at The Cut & Craft | Manchester city centre (0 mi) | From mid-November through the festive season | £65 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Parties at Pendulum Hotel (shared nights) | Manchester city centre (1 mi) | Fri 27 Nov – Sat 19 Dec | £45 | Book ahead |
| Private Christmas Party at Pendulum Hotel | Manchester city centre (1 mi) | Available from the end of November through December | £35 | Book ahead |
| Shared Christmas Party Nights at CorpAcq Stadium | Salford (6 mi) | Sat 28 Nov – Sat 12 Dec | £45 | Book ahead |
| Private Christmas Party at CorpAcq Stadium | Salford (6 mi) | Dates by enquiry | — | Book ahead |
| Shared Christmas Party Nights at Stockport Town Hall | Stockport (6 mi) | Fri 4 Dec – Sat 5 Dec | £49.95 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Gala and Winter Carnival at Edgeley Park | Stockport (6 mi) | Sat 28 Nov – Sat 19 Dec | £48 | Book ahead |
| Private Christmas Parties at Edgeley Park | Stockport (6 mi) | Dates by enquiry | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Extravaganza at Emirates Old Trafford | Manchester | Sat 5 Dec – Fri 18 Dec | £72.95 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Menu at Albert's Shed | Castlefield, Manchester | Tue 1 Dec – Wed 30 Dec | £16.50 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Menu at Dukes 92 | Castlefield, Manchester | Christmas 2026 (exact dates on enquiry) | £28 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Night Package at Malmaison Manchester | Manchester city centre | Dates on enquiry | £62.50 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Packages at the Science and Industry Museum | Manchester city centre | Dates on enquiry | £70 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
What is the cheapest Christmas party in Manchester?
Of the options with published prices, Christmas Party Menu at Albert's Shed starts at £16.50 a head, then Christmas Party Menu at Dukes 92 at £28. Check what is included: some prices cover a three-course meal and a DJ, others are a buffet only.
Where can a big group have a Christmas party in Manchester?
Christmas Extravaganza at Emirates Old Trafford (up to 750); Private Christmas Parties at Edgeley Park (up to 400); Private Christmas Party at Pendulum Hotel (up to 130). Larger groups usually need to book a whole room or a full table plan on a shared night.
Are there Christmas parties in Manchester for small teams?
Yes: Christmas Parties at Manchester Central take groups from 8 people. Shared party nights are often the easiest option for small teams, as you book a table rather than a room.
When should we book a Christmas party in Manchester?
As early as you can. Each listing shows its 2026 dates and links to the venue’s booking page, so you can check which nights are left.
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