Date: Saturday 14 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026
Venue: Belfast City Hall grounds
Category: Christmas, Free, Market
Visit Belfast Christmas Market in the gardens at City Hall.
Celebrate the beginning of Christmas magic in Belfast. The Christmas Market brings festive cheer, wonderful seasonal food and a special shopping experience to the heart of Belfast.
Explore the stalls of local and international traders in the specially-crafted festive village. Local traders make up over 50 per cent of the market's stalls.
Indulge in a feast of international cuisine, gourmet street food, and warm seasonal treats. Discover handcrafted gifts, festive decorations, and bespoke artisan products.
With your family, experience a magical atmosphere. You can:
- buy delicious food at the outdoor festive court
- take a ride on the vintage carousel, or
- see panoramic city views from the top of the giant helter-skelter.
Belfast Christmas Market opening hours
The market will open on Saturday 14 November at 12 noon and will close on Tuesday 22 December 2026 at 6pm.
You can visit the market on:
- Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 8pm, bars close at 9pm
- Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm, bars close at 11pm
- Sunday from 12 noon to 6pm.
Admission to the market is free.