Open to the public in time for Halloween and throughout the festive season Super Early Bird Tickets available now
Skate Manchester, a highlight in Manchester’s winter entertainment scene is set to return to the heart of the city – 25 October 2025 until 4 January 2026. This year also sees the return of the hugely popular Scare Skate.
Mancunians and those visiting the city can enjoy all the greatness Skate Manchester has had to offer in recent years, including a fully covered and weatherproof rink for skaters. New this year is the Skate on and Skate off ‘Pit Lane’ available during skating for those needing a break, and a hot chocolate or mulled wine, PLUS a VIP ticket option allowing for a fast-track entry into the rink.
Friends and families visiting the rink this season can expect Halloween-themed music, lighting and themed props to ignite the fright factor. After Halloween, the magic continues as the rink transforms into a festive wonderland, complete with the return of the gleaming ice path that lets skaters spin around a dazzling seven-metre-high Christmas tree.
The rink will also offer a variety of skate sessions tailored to meet the needs of all visitors. This includes dedicated quiet and toddler sessions designed for a more relaxed environment, along with discounted tickets and weekly events for students.
With sustainability at the heart of the event, the rink is largest ice rink in the UK that is partially powered by the grid making it the more sustainable attraction of its type in the UK.
The organisers will also be working closely with local community groups and charity partners to offer discounted prices for groups and school trips, across the season.
Early bird tickets for Skate Manchester are available now, with discounted family tickets and student night tickets also available.
Early bird tickets are available to purchase here.
For more information and to book tickets, visit https://skatemanchester.com/
OPENING TIMES
Skate Manchester opens Saturday 25 October 2025 until Sunday 4 January 2026, and will be closed on 25th December 2025.
Tickets allow for 45-minute Skating sessions on the hour, from 11am to 8pm until the last skate. From 12 December the rink will open from 10am.
HOW TO FIND US
The Cathedral Gardens Manchester, M4 3BG
SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS
Super early bird tickets priced at 15% off full price.
FULL-PRICED TICKETS
Adults/teens from £17.50 (off peak + booking fee), children (aged between 3 and 12 years old) from £13.75 (off peak + booking fee) and family ticket from £52 (based on two adults and two children, or one adult and three children, off peak + booking fee).
VIP Fast Track adults/teens from £23.50 (off peak + booking fee), children (aged between 3 and 12 years old) from £19.75 (off peak + booking fee), family ticket from £76 (based on two adults and two children, or one adult and three children, off peak + booking fee).
VIP ticket holders are granted wristband at ticket check in, dedicated boot hire desk, free bag check, fast lane on to ice for session and VIP pit lane during skate for R&R which includes a hot chocolate, coffee, mulled wine or bottle of water.
