Belfast Christmas Market 2026: Dates (Nov 14 to Dec 22) and Fares

Name: Belfast Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-12-22
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

When is Belfast Christmas Market 2026?

Belfast Christmas Market 2026 runs November 14 to December 22, 2026.

2026November 14 to December 22, 2026Confirmed

2027November 13 to December 22, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: Belfast City Council and the operator announce the dates each year; it opens in mid-November and closes on December 22.

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Source: belfastcity.gov.uk

Belfast Christmas Market schedule

Saturday, November 14, 2026: The market opens at 12 noon in the gardens at City Hall.
Monday to Wednesday in 2026: The market is open 10am to 8pm, and bars close at 9pm.
Thursday to Saturday in 2026: The market is open 10am to 10pm, and bars close at 11pm.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026: The market closes at 6pm.

Source: belfastcity.gov.uk

Getting to Belfast Christmas Market

The market is in the gardens at Belfast City Hall.

Source: belfastcity.gov.uk

Belfast Christmas Market: questions people ask

When does the Belfast Christmas Market open in 2026?

In 2026 the market opens on Saturday 14 November at 12 noon.

What date does the Christmas market close in Belfast?

In 2026 it closes on Tuesday 22 December at 6pm.

Where is the Belfast Christmas Market?

It is in the gardens at Belfast City Hall.

What are the opening hours of the Belfast Christmas Market?

In 2026 the market is open 10am to 8pm Monday to Wednesday and 10am to 10pm Thursday to Saturday. Bars close at 9pm and 11pm on those days.

Who runs the Belfast Christmas Market?

It is operated by Market Place, which also runs a yearly competition for a young business to trade for free at the market.

Sources: belfastcity.gov.uk, irishnews.com

About Belfast Christmas Market

A Christmas market in the gardens of Belfast City Hall, with international food, crafts and late hours on weekends.

The market sets up in the gardens at City Hall with festive food, seasonal gifts and a mix of international and local traders. It opens in mid-November and closes on December 22. Hours run longer from Thursday to Saturday, and the bars stay open an hour past the market's closing time.

Know before you go

Bars close an hour after the market on trading days.
The market is operated by Market Place.
Belfast International (BFS) and George Best Belfast City (BHD) both serve the city.

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