Belfast Christmas Market 2024

Date: Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December 2024

Venue: Belfast City Hall grounds

Category: Christmas, Market

Visit the Christmas Market during its 20th year outside City Hall.

This year’s market will transport you to the Victorian era with a Dickensian-themed Christmas market experience.

On the opening weekend (16 and 17 November) and third weekend (30 November to 1 December), you’ll be immersed in the charm of Charles Dickens's world. Stroll through the market alongside iconic characters from his stories. Enjoy enchanting storytelling and lively performances that bring his works to life.

The festive village will offer an array of quality Christmas fayre, handcrafted goods and bespoke artisan products. If you fancy a treat, you can feast on exotic meat burgers, sip a soothing mug of hot Glühwein, indulge in some delicious Italian chocolates or taste specialty cheeses from across the world.

Stop at our Jolly Big Business Boost competition winners' stall to browse stylish and personalised pet accessories. Traders from St George’s Market will also be there, offering a range of homegrown goods.

Support Kids Together Belfast and bring children to visit Santa in his magical grotto (no booking required).

Santa's grotto is open:

• Monday to Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm
• Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 7pm
• Saturday from 10am to 7pm
• Sunday from 12 noon to 6pm

The cost is £15 per child, £20 for two children and £25 for three or more children, which includes meeting and receiving a gift from Santa as well as a professional photograph. All money raised will go directly to Kids Together Belfast and St Gerard’s Special School. 

The fun doesn’t have to stop there - take a ride on the vintage carousel or get a bird's eye view of the market from the top of the helter-skelter.

The market opens on 16 November at 12 noon and closes on 22 December at 6pm. The market's opening hours are: