Thu, Oct 15
|Victoria Baths
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
A standout event in the North, celebrating the very best in contemporary craft, design and art.
Time & Location
Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Victoria Baths, Hathersage Rd, Manchester M13 0FE, UK
About the event
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair returns to Manchester this October for its 19th edition, transforming the magnificent Victoria Baths into one of the UK's finest destinations for contemporary craft and art.
Discover over 200 exceptional makers and artists from across the UK – from celebrated names to exciting new graduate talent – all carefully selected for their originality, creativity and outstanding craftsmanship.
Meet the makers behind the work, hear the stories that inspire them, discover the skills and processes behind each piece, enjoy live demonstrations and take part in free drop-in workshops throughout the weekend.
Exclusive Shopping Evening Thursday 15 October | 6.00–9.00pm. Be among the very first to experience the fair at the exclusive Preview Evening and enjoy priority access to the makers and artists before the doors open to the public.