Christmas Markets in Northern Ireland 2026
17 Christmas markets for families in Northern Ireland for Christmas 2026. Each listing shows the dates, opening times and entry prices published by the organiser, and what’s on for kids, with a link to the organiser’s own website.
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Browse Christmas markets by county
Dundonald Christmas Market
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Christmas market in Moat Park, Dundonald, one of its three markets this season with Lisburn and Royal Hillsborough. Wednesday 2 December 2026, 4pm to 8pm. Free admission.
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Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
A Christmas fayre of makers and artists selling handmade gifts at Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards town centre. Friday 4 December (4pm to 8pm) and Saturday 5 December 2026 (10am to 4pm).
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The Christmas Market at Orange Tree House
A daytime Christmas market on the shores of Strangford Lough, with stalls from local makers, independent businesses and artisan producers selling handmade gifts, crafted goods and seasonal treats. Sunday 6 December 2026, 12pm to 5pm....
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Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Christmas craft market fills the ground-floor galleries of the Georgian house at Flowerfield Arts Centre with work by makers from across Northern Ireland and Ireland. From Saturday 14 November...
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Culmore Christmas Craft and Artisan Food Fair
A one-day Christmas craft and artisan food fair in Culmore, on the northern edge of Derry. Sunday 29 November 2026, 11am to 4pm. Tickets are GBP 2.
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Guildhall Christmas Craft Fair, Derry
Derry City and Strabane District Council's craft fair fills the Guildhall with handmade gifts and local artisan food for Christmas, every item made in Ireland. Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am to 6pm.
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Armagh Georgian Festival Festive Artisan Market
Billed as Northern Ireland's largest festive artisan market, with more than 100 stalls along The Mall and through Armagh city centre on Georgian Day, the main day of the Armagh Georgian Festival. Council car parks are free on Georgian...
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Newry Christmas Markets
A Christmas market at Newry Variety Market that opens with the town's Christmas lights switch-on on Thursday 19 November. Santa's Christmas Workshop at the market is booked online, and every child gets a gift. Every Thursday to Sunday...
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Christmas Twilight Market at St George's Market
St George's Market opens after dark on two evenings, with more than 100 local traders selling gifts and seasonal products, street food and festive favourites, and live music and entertainment. Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November 2026,...
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Enniskillen Castle Christmas Market
A one-day Christmas market at Enniskillen Castle, with crafts, food stalls, live music and entertainment, on the day the town switches on its Christmas lights. Saturday 21 November 2026, 11am to 5pm, free entry. The light switch-on...
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The Argory Christmas Fair
The Argory's Christmas fair brings around 35 craft, food and drink traders and live music to the National Trust house, which is decorated for Christmas, and families can meet Santa. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, 11am to 5pm....
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Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden
A Yuletide market of local traders in the Stableyard at Rowallane Garden, with choirs singing in the garden. Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026, 10am to 4pm. The market has no extra charge, but normal garden admission applies....
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Christmas Artisan Market at Castle Ward
An artisan Christmas market in Castle Ward's theatre space and Stableyard, with handcrafted gifts and food, and the chance to tour the Georgian mansion decorated for Christmas. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, 11am to 4pm. The...
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Christmas Market at Mount Stewart
Mount Stewart's Christmas market sells local gifts in the house's function room, with music, while the National Trust house is decorated for Christmas. Friday 27 November and Friday 18 and Saturday 19 December 2026, 1pm to 7.30pm. The...
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Lisburn Christmas Market
Lisburn's Christmas market fills Bow Street and Market Square in the city centre for an afternoon and evening, with local traders and family-friendly entertainment. Friday 4 December 2026, 2pm to 8pm. Free admission.
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Royal Hillsborough Christmas Markets
Royal Hillsborough's Christmas markets set up on The Dark Walk in the village, with local traders and family-friendly entertainment. Friday 11 December 2026, 3pm to 9pm, and Saturday 12 December (times to be confirmed). Free admission;...
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Belfast Christmas Market at City Hall
Belfast's Christmas market fills the grounds of City Hall, with food and gift stalls, a vintage carousel and a giant helter-skelter. Open from 12 noon on Saturday 14 November until 6pm on Tuesday 22 December 2026: Monday to Wednesday...
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Common questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Northern Ireland for Christmas 2026?
Kids Patch lists 17 Christmas markets in Northern Ireland for Christmas 2026. Each listing links straight through to the organiser’s own website — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Whereabouts in Northern Ireland can I find Christmas markets?
Across Northern Ireland, there are Christmas markets in County Down (7), Belfast (2), County Armagh (2), Derry (2), County Antrim (1), County Fermanagh (1).
When do Christmas markets in Northern Ireland run?
17 of the 17 listings have published their dates. The earliest opens on 13 November and the latest runs until 23 December. The dates are the range each one runs within, often on selected days only, so check the organiser’s calendar before you travel.
How much do Christmas markets in Northern Ireland cost?
1 of the 17 listings publish a headline ticket price: £2. Check what each ticket includes before booking.
Are there free Christmas markets in Northern Ireland?
Yes — 6 of the 17 listings are free to attend. Some free events still ask you to book a place, so check each listing.
Do I need tickets for Christmas markets in Northern Ireland?
6 of the 17 listings are free to walk in to, and every listing links to the organiser’s own website for opening times. Kids Patch does not take bookings or payment.