Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is the largest and most prestigious craft fair in the North and one of the leading fairs in the UK. Join us for its 18th annual edition over the weekend of 16-19 October in the stunning historic Victoria Baths in Manchester.

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GNCCF brings together 200 of the most talented makers from across the UK, from established artists to new graduate talent, all selected for their excellence by a panel of craft experts. It’s an unrivalled opportunity to browse and buy a wide array of high-quality, one-off handmade pieces including ceramics, jewellery and silver, interior and fashion textiles, glass, basketmaking, prints, wood, furniture & more.

Victoria Baths’ stunning Edwardian tiled swimming pools, balconies, changing cubicles and Turkish baths are used to great effect as the backdrop for the exhibitors’ stands. Visitors will love exploring the venue as much as discovering the wonderful craft on show.

Make a day of it! As well as browsing the craft on sale and meeting the makers, there are maker demos and free drop-in workshops. And when you need a break from shopping, enjoy a delicious snack from our pop-up café.

For further details, a list of exhibitors and information on how to get to the GNCCF: www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk

Opening times

Preview Evening:

Thursday 16 October: 18.00-21.00 ( note GNCCF is NOT open during the day)

Public Openings:

Friday 17 October: 10.00-18.00

Saturday 18 October: 10.00-18.00

Sunday 19 October: 10.00-16.00

Please note, Eventbrite prints the tickets detailing the show opening from Thursday through ’til Sunday – further down it states the day your ticket is valid.

Ticket prices

Advance tickets: £8.50/£7.50 concession (plus booking fee)

On the door: £10/£9 concession

Preview tickets: £16 advance, £18 on the door

See ‘Tickets’ section for all pricing options

Support us.

GNCCF is a not-for-profit organisation and we plough every penny we make back into our fairs, maker development programmes and community outreach.

But ticket sales only go part of the way. We rely on the generosity of people who are passionate about craft.

Support us by pitching in with a donation, large or small.

You’ll have a chance to do this at checkout. You’ll be making a real difference. Thank-you.