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There’s a new Italian Christmas Market in Manchester selling pizza, pasta and mulled wine
There’s a new Christmas market in town…
As the festive season gets into full swing, Manchester has gained the unlikely addition of an authentic Italian Christmas Market, and it is the thing of dreams.
Now, Italian Christmas Markets do things a little differently to the typical German-style markets we’ve become so accustomed to; instead of bratwursts and spiced cider, the Christmas Markets over in Italy boast a selection of tasty pastries, traditional cookies, fresh pasta and, of course, their finest regional wines.
So we can expect some fantastic things from Manchester’s new Italian Christmas Market, which has come courtesy of a collaboration between local Italian restaurant Salvi’s and contemporary neighbourhood Deansgate Square.
The unique markets have come as the family-run restaurant prepare the launch of its own eclectic food hub, which is billed to open at Deansgate Square in the new year.
Salvi’s
Salvi’s
So, what can we expect from Manchester’s Italian Christmas Market?
The markets, which opened over the weekend and will run until December 22nd, are serving up the very best in authentic Italian food and drink from a two-tipi hub, four festive huts and a cosy fire-pit with complimentary blankets.
Also on the bill is a number of DJs, live music, entertainment, Christmas gifts, hampers, panettone and tiramisu making workshops, kids events, and plenty of other exciting seasonal extras.
There is also the Aperol and Campari Bar, which is serving up a number of unconventional festive tipples such as a Hot Mulled Negroni, a Fig Negroni, Aperol Spritz (obviously) and Vin Brule, a special mulled wine hailing from Piemonte, a northern region at the foot of the Italian Alps.
On the food side of things, guests will be able to indulge in a selection of Salvi’s finest Italian street food, such as freshly baked pizza, pasta and sweet treats like soffietti. There will also be hampers, panettone cakes, oils, pasta, aprons, pasta sauces, cheese, salamis and limoncello up for grabs, too.
Salvi’s
Salvis
There will also be live music every Thursday and Sunday, DJs every Friday and Sunday, lots of events with music and entertainment, interactive workshops including panettone and tiramisu making, and a variety of kids and family-friendly classes that will be announced by Salvi’s very soon.
Salvi’s owner Maurizio Cecco said on the new markets: “We are so excited to be involved in the Christmas market at Deansgate Square; with our new venue opening there in early 2022 we want to create an authentic Italian festive wonderland for customers old and new.
“Come along for food, drinks, dancing, or just a chat if you’re passing… The Salvi’s door is always open.”
The Italian Christmas Markets are open at Deansgate Square now. Head over to the Salvi’s Instagram page for news and updates.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
Cirq Delight
Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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