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Belfast Christmas Market

Belfast City Hall, Donegal Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS
Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.

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***2025 Dates TBC***

Visit the Belfast Christmas Market in the City Hall grounds for an award-winning taste of Christmas.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the award-winning Belfast Christmas Market will be back with a nostalgic Victorian twist.

Step into a charming Dickensian world as you stroll through the market, surrounded by iconic characters from Charles Dickens' novels. Enjoy enchanting storytelling, lively performances, and the festive atmosphere of a bygone era. With over 100 international and local traders, the market offers a delightful selection of handcrafted goods, artisan products, and festive treats.

Indulge in culinary delights like exotic meat burgers, warming Glühwein, Italian chocolates, and specialty cheeses from around the world. Relax in the...Read More

About

***2025 Dates TBC***

Visit the Belfast Christmas Market in the City Hall grounds for an award-winning taste of Christmas.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the award-winning Belfast Christmas Market will be back with a nostalgic Victorian twist.

Step into a charming Dickensian world as you stroll through the market, surrounded by iconic characters from Charles Dickens' novels. Enjoy enchanting storytelling, lively performances, and the festive atmosphere of a bygone era. With over 100 international and local traders, the market offers a delightful selection of handcrafted goods, artisan products, and festive treats.

Indulge in culinary delights like exotic meat burgers, warming Glühwein, Italian chocolates, and specialty cheeses from around the world. Relax in the outdoor food court, soak up the magical ambiance, and watch the world go by.

For families, the market offers a variety of activities, including a visit to Santa's enchanting grotto and a thrilling ride on the vintage helter-skelter.

Why Is the Belfast Christmas Market a Must-Visit?
With over 100 international and local traders, the market offers a competitive selection of handcrafted goods and artisan products. Try delicious foods and festive treats from around the world. Stop by and soak up the magical ambiance of the busy market. And there's plenty to entertain the kids! 

What dates does it run between?
2025 dates are yet to be confirmed. Check back in October for updates.

What time is it open?
Opening times: Monday to Wednesday (10am to 8pm), Thursday to Saturday (10am to 10pm) and Sunday (12 noon to 6pm).

How much is it?
Entry is free.

Where is it?
The Belfast Christmas Market is located in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, in the centre of Belfast. Parking is free around the city after 6pm. It is also easy to reach by bus or train. For those planning to visit in the evening, Translink usually runs late night services on Friday and Saturday nights on the run up to Christmas with bus departures from the city as late as 12 midnight and 1.15am.

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Belfast City Hall, BelfastCompleted in 1906, Belfast City Hall is a magnificent Baroque Revival 'wedding cake' built to reflect Belfast's city status, granted by Queen Victoria in 1888. The grounds are also used for many events from continental markets to open air concerts.

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