Opening date revealed for Belfast Christmas Market 2025
The countdown is on ⏳🎄 🎅
Last updated 11th Sep 2025
One of the highlights in the festive calendar, Belfast's Continental Christmas Market, will return to the iconic City Hall grounds this November.
📍 Saturday 15th November to Monday 22nd December 2025
Belfast Christmas Market has something for everyone, including the little ones. Bring the children to meet Santa in his enchanting grotto, or enjoy a bird's eye view of the market from the top of the vintage helter-skelter.
It's a fun place to sample foods from across the world, find those last minute Christmas presents for friends and family, and the perfect festive experience to put you in the holiday mood.
Earlier this year, following its milestone 20th anniversary, the Belfast Christmas Market has been recognised with the Outstanding Market Achievement Award 2025 by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).
This rarely bestowed honour is reserved for markets that demonstrate exceptional impact, and this year, the judging panel unanimously agreed that Belfast’s festive favourite was truly worthy of the industry’s highest accolade.
Opening times for this year's market will be shared soon, we'll keep you posted!
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