Festive Winter Fair 2026

A winter fair at Victoria Baths in Manchester, where independent makers sell handmade artwork, jewellery, ceramics and candles across the historic building.

The Festive Winter Fair is a market of independent makers held at Victoria Baths. More than seventy stalls are selected from local makers, offering handmade artwork, jewellery, ceramics, candles and other gifts. It suits anyone starting their festive shopping early and wanting to buy directly from people making their goods locally. Each purchase supports either the makers taking part or Victoria Baths itself, which helps independent businesses and the building.

Visitors can explore the historic building as well as the stalls. Choir performances take place in one of the historic pools, and the Tea Room serves festive treats and mulled wine. Victoria Baths is an unheated historic building, so warm clothing is advisable during the winter months.

The fair is a browsing and shopping visit rather than a workshop or class. It suits families, gift shoppers and anyone in Manchester during the run-up to the holidays who would like to see the venue and the makers in one trip.