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Belfast Continental Christmas Market 2026
A Christmas market in the grounds of Belfast City Hall with over 100 exhibitors, international food traders and Santa's Grotto.
About it
The Belfast Continental Christmas Market returns to the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Saturday 14 November 2026 and runs through Tuesday 22 December, drawing over a million visitors across the four-and-a-half-week season. Entry is free and no booking is needed.Over 100 exhibitors from 28 countries take stalls under Belfast's iconic domed City Hall, with food traders representing 32 nationalities: German bratwurst and glühwein sit alongside French crêpes, Spanish churros, Belgian waffles, Dutch stroopwafels and a full Irish craft food line-up. Weekday hours run Monday to Wednesday 10am to 8pm; Thursday to Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 12pm to 6pm.The market's Santa's Grotto and craft workshops make it a favourite family day out, and the covered heated beer tent gives a warm-up spot when Belfast weather turns. There is no dedicated parking on site; Montgomery Street Car Park (three-minute walk) and Q-Park Victoria Square (five minutes) are the closest options. Belfast Grand Central Station is a fifteen-minute walk.The venue address is Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast BT1 5GS. The grounds are level and accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs across the market footprint. Full trader lists and event evenings appear closer to opening on the Belfast City Council event page.Browse more festive family events across the UK on AbilityHub.
The Belfast Continental Christmas Market returns to the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Saturday 14 November 2026 and runs through Tuesday 22 December, drawing over a million visitors across the four-and-a-half-week season. Entry is free and no booking is needed.Over 100 exhibitors from 28 countries take stalls under Belfast's iconic domed City Hall, with food traders representing 32 nationalities: German bratwurst and glühwein sit alongside French crêpes, Spanish churros, Belgian waffles, Dutch stroopwafels and a full Irish craft food line-up. Weekday hours run Monday to Wednesday 10am to 8pm; Thursday to Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 12pm to 6pm.The market's Santa's Grotto and craft workshops make it a favourite family day out, and the covered heated beer tent gives a warm-up spot when Belfast weather turns. There is no dedicated parking on site; Montgomery Street Car Park (three-minute walk) and Q-Park Victoria Square (five minutes) are the closest options. Belfast Grand Central Station is a fifteen-minute walk.The venue address is Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast BT1 5GS. The grounds are level and accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs across the market footprint. Full trader lists and event evenings appear closer to opening on the Belfast City Council event page.Browse more festive family events across the UK on AbilityHub.
