All the road closures in Manchester for the Chanel fashion show

Part of the Northern Quarter has been transformed into a giant catwalk

Thomas Street, Manchester
Author: Nathan MarshPublished 6th Dec 2023

A road in Manchester's already been transformed into a giant catwalk for one of fashion's most iconic events - but more road closures are now in effect around the Northern Quarter.

Thomas Street is the stage for Chanel's prestigious Metiers d'Art show from tomorrow (Thursday 7th December).

The event has previously been held in Paris, New York and Rome.

It's invite only, with the 600 strong guest-list set to include loads of A-listers. Rumours include Manchester United legend David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham.

It's send to bring in millions of pounds for the local economy.

For those of us not famous enough to attend, Manchester City Council's published a list of road closures you need to know about over the next day or two:

Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 December: 2pm - 10pm

• High Street, between Copperas Street and Nicolas Croft

• Soap Street, between High Street and Thomas Street

• Salmon Street

• Copperas Street, between High Street and Oak Street

• Edge Street, between High Street and Oak Street

• Back Turner Street, between High Street and John Street

• Turner Street, between High Street and John Street

• Kelvin Street, between Back Turner Street and Turner Street

• John Street, between Turner Street and Thomas Street

• Brick Street, between Back Turner Street and Turner Street

• Back Thomas Street, between Thomas Street and Back Turner Street

10pm Wednesday 6 December until 3am Thursday 7 December

• Copperas Street, between High Street and Oak Street

• High Street, between Thomas Street and Copperas Street

10pm Thursday 7 December until 8am Friday 8 December

• Copperas Street, between High Street and Oak Street

• High Street, between Thomas Street and Copperas Street

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