Edinburgh Christmas Market 2026/27: Dates (Nov 14 to Jan 3) and Fares | SlickTrip

Edinburgh, Scotland · November 14 to January 3, 2027

Edinburgh Christmas Market

Name: Edinburgh Christmas Market 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

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When is Edinburgh Christmas Market 2026/27?

Edinburgh Christmas Market 2026/27 runs November 14 to January 3, 2027.

2026/27November 14 to January 3, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 13 to January 3, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year; the markets run for about seven weeks from mid-November.

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Source: wowcher.co.uk

Edinburgh Christmas Market schedule

November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027: The markets run for over seven weeks in the city center.
Daily hours: The Traditional Markets are open 10:00 to 22:00 daily, except Christmas Day. Opening times are subject to change.
East Princes Street Gardens: The Traditional Christmas Market is home to the LNER Big Wheel and the 80m Around the World Starflyer.
George Street: The Polar Ice Bar and the Edinburgh Christmas Ice Rink are among the attractions, along with fairground rides, including a double carousel.
Santa's Stories: Children can meet Santa and send letters to the North Pole.

Sources: wowcher.co.uk, edwinterfest.com, visitscotland.com

Getting to Edinburgh Christmas Market

The main market is in the east section of Princes Street Gardens, between the Scott Monument and The Mound.

Source: clanpascualtours.com

History of Edinburgh Christmas Market

The first Christmas Markets lit up East Princes Street Gardens in 1999. The event has since grown into a festival with markets, funfair rides, attractions and live concerts, set against Edinburgh Castle and the city's Georgian streets.

Source: edwinterfest.com

Edinburgh Christmas Market: questions people ask

What date do the Christmas Markets start in Edinburgh in 2026?

The markets return from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

What are the Edinburgh Christmas Market opening times?

The markets are open 10:00 to 22:00 daily, except Christmas Day. Times are subject to change, so check the official social channels for updates.

Where is the Edinburgh Christmas Market?

The main market is in the east section of Princes Street Gardens, between the Scott Monument and The Mound.

What is there to do at the Edinburgh Christmas Market besides shopping?

You can ride the LNER Big Wheel and the 80m Starflyer, skate at the Edinburgh Christmas Ice Rink, and visit the Polar Ice Bar on George Street.

When did the Edinburgh Christmas Market start?

The first Christmas Markets lit up East Princes Street Gardens in 1999.

Sources: wowcher.co.uk, edwinterfest.com, clanpascualtours.com, edwinterfest.com

About Edinburgh Christmas Market

Markets, a Big Wheel, an ice rink and the Polar Ice Bar fill Princes Street Gardens and the center beneath Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh's Christmas runs for seven weeks. The Traditional Christmas Market fills East Princes Street Gardens with Scottish and European crafters, food stalls, the LNER Big Wheel and the 80m Starflyer. On George Street there is an ice rink, a double carousel and the Polar Ice Bar. Allow extra time on busy days.

Know before you go

The markets are open 10:00 to 22:00 daily, except Christmas Day; opening times are subject to change.
Allow extra time if you plan to attend during busy periods.
The main market is in East Princes Street Gardens, between the Scott Monument and The Mound, in the center of the city.

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