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Christmas at 20 Stories

Celebrate the festive season above Manchester with Christmas parties, festive dining and top celebrations overlooking the city’s iconic skyline.

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Christmas Parties, Group Dining and Festive Dining in Manchester

Celebrate the festive season at 20 Stories, where breathtaking skyline views, exceptional dining and warm hospitality come together high above Manchester. From Christmas parties and festive group dining to unforgettable celebrations with colleagues, friends and family, discover one of the city’s most iconic destinations for the festive season.

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What's On This Christmas

Discover festive dining, winter drinks and spectacular seasonal celebrations high above Manchester.

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Christmas Day

25/12/2026

Spend Christmas Day above Manchester with a five-course menu and panoramic views across the city skyline.

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New Year's Eve

31/12/2026

Masks on, Manchester below. Choose a five-course masquerade dinner or step into the late-night celebration with a standing ticket.

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Group Dining

👥 Up to 120 seated | Terrace groups up to 60 standing

Celebrate with colleagues, friends and family over festive lunches and Christmas dinners high above Manchester. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, 20 Stories offers unforgettable dining with panoramic skyline views.

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Drinks Receptions

👥 Up to 150 standing

Host festive drinks receptions with seasonal cocktails and canapés on the rooftop terrace, creating an unforgettable setting for networking events and end-of-year celebrations overlooking Manchester.

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Private Dining

👥 16–18 seated

Host an intimate Christmas celebration in our elegant private dining room, complete with panoramic city views and a private setting for festive lunches, dinners and client entertaining

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Exclusive Hire

👥 Up to 550 standing

Planning something bigger? Make 20 Stories exclusively yours for spectacular Christmas parties, corporate events and unforgettable seasonal celebrations above Manchester.

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Festive Dining Above Manchester

Christmas Menus and Festive Dining

Discover festive menus created for Christmas parties, group dining and seasonal celebrations at 20 Stories. From festive lunches and elegant Christmas dinners to rooftop drinks receptions overlooking Manchester, enjoy seasonal dishes, exceptional hospitality and one of the city’s most spectacular dining destinations.

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Celebrating with 12 guests or fewer?
Book your Christmas table online and receive instant confirmation.

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Planning for 13 guests or more?
Our events team will help create the perfect Christmas celebration.

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Festive Opening Hours

Planning your celebration over the festive period? Check our Christmas opening times, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, before you visit.

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