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Christmas is right around the corner. The smell of hot chocolates, the stunning views of Christmas decorations and the sounds of festive cheer. We want to give you all the information about the Belfast Christmas market.

Visiting a Christmas market is always a must around the winter season.  From sweet treat stalls to festive events. This festive experience is worth a visit and lets everyone enjoy the Christmassy market.

Belfast Christmas Market

Location/Dates

Belfast Christmas market
At this amazing Christmas Market, there are lots of opportunities to get into the Christmas and to have loads of festive family fun!
Shape Location Get directions

H3W9+JX, Belfast BT1 5JD
Belfast City Hall Donegall Square in the city.

Opening Times

Saturday 19 November to Thursday 22 December

Monday to Wednesday 10am-8pm (bars remain open until 10pm)
Thursday to Saturday 10am to 10pm (bars remain open until 11pm)
Sunday 12 noon to 6pm

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What's On

Festive Stalls

chocolates at food stall
Enjoy the different festive foods from Dutch pancakes to chocolate stalls. Make sure to try the mouth-watering Belgian chocolates, your tastebuds will be running wild here. The outdoor food courts at the market will let you keep warm and full whilst walking around in the cold.

Grab yourself a hot chocolate with a toasted marshmallow, or a giant bratwurst If you’re feeling extra adventurous why not even try out a crocodile burger or the kangaroo burger? There are many unusual foods for you to try out at the stalls. You will enjoy an array of food vendors and delicious drinks here.

Beer Tents

two pints of beer
With a wide range of different beer tents. You will be able to taste the fresh beers whilst walking around and looking at the Christmas decorations.

You can even grab yourself some fresh hot glühwein to keep you warm and happy on your trip here.

Craft Stalls

jewellery stall
Enjoy an array of stalls with homemade presents and delightful gift ideas for you to purchase. With thousands of gifts, from jewellery to candles, there is an item for everyone to purchase here. Why not get your festive shopping out of the way? Purchase all your favourite handmade items to keep everyone happy this year.

At the craft stalls, there are many gift ideas for you to buy, everyone loves handmade presents, especially Christmas presents.

Visit Santa

santa reading
Have a chance to visit Santa Claus and tell him about all the presents you want this year. Why not take a family photo with Santa? This will be an amazing memory for the whole family to always remember. Seeing Santa will put a smile on everyone’s faces and create a festive atmosphere.  

The Grotto is supported by the Pretty n Pink charity, helping those who have breast cancer diagnosis. The breast cancer charity will provide financial support and services to patients with breast cancer and their families too.

Family Activities

observation wheel
This family-friendly market has many fun activities and rides for everyone to enjoy. Why not take a ride on the observation wheel located at Cathedral Gardens? Get a chance to see the whole of Belfast City centre and the beautiful lights from up above. There is also a vintage helter-skelter, Santa train and Olaf train too. 

This is great fun for families to enjoy the different rides and enjoy this amazing Christmas market too. Just make sure not to get too many Belgian waffles before going on a ride. We don’t want anyone to be sick!

We hope you have found all the information you need to know about the Belfast Christmas market. This festive family fun event will get the whole family excited for Christmas and lets everyone enjoy the beautiful decorations too. Just make sure to wrap up warm on chilly evenings.

Check out the Christmas Trees near me or have a look at our Christmas Markets near me to find all your handmade gifts or gift stalls. Of course, you can also visit Santa Claus at his grotto, as well as celebrate Christmas at Winter Wonderland!