Join us for the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is the largest and most prestigious craft fair in the North and one of the best in the UK. Join us for its 17th annual edition over the weekend of 17-20 October in the stunning historic Victoria Baths in Manchester.

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.

New for 2024 is Great Northern Graduates, a curated selling exhibition of outstanding graduate work plus GREENGRADS in the North returns showcasing innovative eco-design ideas.

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

Public Openings:

Friday 18 October: 10.00-17.00

Saturday 19 October: 10.00-17.00

Sunday 20 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/£7 concession (plus booking fee)

On the door: £9.50/£8.50 concession

Preview tickets: £15 advance, £17 on the door

See ‘Tickets’ section for all pricing options.