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Events at St George's Market

On top of the Friday and Saturday Markets, St George's also hosts a range of events including:

• St George's Christmas Market
• Easter celebrations
• St Patrick's Day celebrations
• food festivals
• music concerts
• exhibitions
• fashion shows.

Upcoming events

We have a variety of singers and bands playing at St George's Market on most Saturdays. The Ark Farm are also regular visitors.

Also, check out which concerts are coming up over the next few months.

Events

Date	Event	Music at Saturday Market	Details
Sunday 28 February	Holi Festival of Colour		St George's Market will host Holi, the traditional Indian Festival of Colours, on 28 February between 1pm - 6pm. This unique and vibrant festival celebrates the coming of spring. Witness St George's Market come alive with literal explosions of colour and join in the festivities by throwing colourful powders (gulaal). Taste special Indian delicacies, watch Bollywood dancers and try your Bhangra dancing with their professional Indian DJ! Entrance is free. Please note that the coloured powders used in the festival are permanent and will not wash out of clothes. For more information visit www.artsekta.org.uk or phone Artsekta on 028 9023 1381.
Saturday 13 and 20 March	St Patrick's Day celebrations		On the Saturday on either side of St Patrick’s Day, St George’s Market will be transformed into St Patrick’s Market. On 13 March there will be traditional music with Toss the Feathers on Uilleann pipes and flute, while on 20 March there will be dancing by the Royal Tara Irish Dancers, traditional music from Cap In Your Hand and a chance to decorate your own leprechaun.
Saturday 27 March	Chocolate Festival 2010		Celebrate chocolate in its many delightful forms at St George’s Market. Enjoy special events, demonstrations and delicious free samples!

Weekly markets

Variety Market
Day: Friday
Opening hours: 6am - 1pm

City Food and Garden Market
Day: Saturday
Opening hours: 9am - 3pm

Annual events

Christmas Continental Market
Venue: Belfast City Hall

St George's Christmas Market
Venue: St George's Market

Spring Continental Market
Venue: Belfast City Hall