Things to do in Manchester | Christmas on Oxford Road Corridor

Hallé Christmas Cracker

Christmas on the Oxford Road offers something a little different to the hustle and bustle of the market, Take a stroll around Oxford Road this festive season and discover alternate takes on Christmas shopping, family shows, festive gigs and even a traditional ’80s panto.

Christmas Film Season

HOME is offering up yet another cinematic selection box of festive favourites this Christmas – get together and enjoy them on the big screen

HOME | 25 November – 30 December 2022 More

Snow Mouse

Join Z-arts this Christmas for Snow Mouse, an enchanting winter’s tale for children ages 0-4.

Z-arts | 16 – 31 December 2022 More

Eight-freestyle presents Robin Hood: The 80s Panto

The wildly popular eight-freestyle and Contact panto returns and this season we present something a little different…a panto 80’s remix of Robin Hood!

Contact Theatre | 10 – 31 December 2022 More

Christmas Shopping

Hatch

Hatch ticks all the boxes, with food and drink, live entertainment and unique shopping options from their local collection of independent retailers.

WOOD Manchester

Share the Wood experience with your nearest and dearest with gift vouchers for one of Manchester’s very best restaurants.

Giraffe Flowers

Pick up handmade Christmas Wreaths at Giraffe Flowers, choose from a selection of colours and styles in both artificial and fresh varieties, perfect for your table or front door.

The 8th Day Shop & Cafe

Speaking of sustainability, visit Eighth Day for organic advent calendars, cruelty-free perfume and cosmetics and lots of sustainable gift ideas as well as an incredible selection of food supplies for the festive season.

The Whitworth

Online or in person, the Whitworth’s gift shop is one of the best in Manchester. As well as gifts inspired by their exhibitions, there are lots to pick up here from local makers, including Sarah Joy Ford, Venture Arts and Aliyaha Hussain.

Manchester Museum Shop

While Manchester Museum doesn’t re-open until February, its online shop hasn’t stopped trading. Browse gifts inspired by the museum’s extraordinary collections, including clothing, jewellery, books and much more.

External shot of Utility on Oxford Road in Manchester

Utility Gift Shop

This year use Utility Gift to guide your ideas and help you become a better gift giver. Head to their University Green store to discover the coolest gifts and the most unique design-influenced presents.

The Pankhurst Centre

The Pankhurst Centre is the place to discover the story of the suffragettes and learn about women’s activism, past and present. They’re open on Thursdays and Sundays if you want to pick up a gift.

Christmas Food

Bundobust Brewery

Sprout Bhajis from Bundobust have quickly established themselves as a festive staple. This year they’re joined on the seasonal menu by Biryani Balls and Mince Pie Paratha alongside the Bundo Snowball cocktail and AADU, a limited edition winter warmer beer.

Loaf Oxford St

Just next door to Bundobust is Loaf, and the recent neighbours have teamed up to bring Manchester the very first ‘Bundo Loaf’. This sticky spiced loaf is made with Bundo’s Chai-tro Nitro Porter and in-house chai spice. Available at Loaf until Christmas.

The Refuge

Available daily until the 23rd of December, The Refuge’s festive feasting menu is one of the best in Manchester. Served sharing style, diners are encouraged to pull their sleeves up and dig in from a menu starring Gouchujang-glazed pork belly, Vimto-braised red cabbage and a vegan Christmas Wellington.

Zouk Tea Bar and Grill

Zouk have everything from lavish Christmas lunches, Christmas parties and even an unforgettable Christmas Day banquet, if you love Indian food then you’ll love Christmas at Zouk. They even do a Leg of Lamb Christmas Box to prepare at home.

Things to do around Oxford Road this December

There are loads of things to do around Oxford Road this December, from opera’s biggest party to some of the best gigs in Manchester and more yuletide fun than you can shake a Red-Nosed Reindeer at.