A Traditional Christmas Continental Market in Belfast
Saturday 17th November - Saturday 22nd December 2018
Monday- Wednesday: 10:00am – 8:00pm (Bars until 9:00pm)
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Bars until 11:00pm)
Sunday: 01:00pm – 6:00pm

Belfast Christmas Market 2018.

Yes, it is that time of the year again!

November 17th - Dec 22nd - 6pm close on Dec 22nd.

The grounds of Belfast City Hall will ring with Christmas cheer, beautifully wrapped in a festive package of delicious tastes, tantalising smells and twinkling lights. Enjoy a delicious range of local and continental food. Cheery alpine chalets, adorned with festive garlands, will offer up an exciting selection of handmade jewellery, decorations and festive arts and crafts.




The Belfast Christmas Market also guarantees a real Irish welcome for all its visitors.

Among the retail theatre taking place each day, visitors will be able to avail of the now infamous culinary delights including a range of products such as cheeses, olives, Italian nougat, Belgian chocolates, French tarts, (made on site by a fantastic Breton Patisserie) Mouthwatering foods will be available for customers to sample and buy as they wander around the Yuletide market – giant Bratwurst sold from a traditional Schwenkgrille, Spanish Paella, exotic and rare meats from around the World such as Alligator, Impala, Kangaroo and Wild Boar. For those who enjoy Crepes one of the best Creperies in Europe will be selling both the sweet crepes and savoury Galettes alternatively the Dutch equivalent the poffertjes (or mini pancakes) will be served with a variety of toppings.

Marketplace have also handpicked a selection of traders selling a wide range of unique art and craft products from various countries around the world for you to find that special gift or just a treat for yourself. And of course bringing a great splash of colour is the Dutch Bulb and Plant Garden selling a fabulous array of bulbs, trees, shrubs, garden ornaments and bird feeders.




To warm you

The market features some fantastic refreshment areas such as the Continental Bar and Lavery’s traditional Irish Bar where you can hear some great live music or wander around the German Gluwein and Bratwurst Stands enjoying a great glass of warming mulled wine.

Don’t forget Santa’s Grotto!!
And if all that shopping, eating and drinking doesn’t satisfy you, you can also take the family to visit Santa in his specially designed Grotto which will be open: Monday to Wednesday 3pm – 6pm, Thursday to Friday 2pm – 7pm, Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday 12noon to 6pm.

And if you post Santa a letter (in his post box in the grounds of the Belfast Christmas Market) by Tuesday 18th December you’ll receive a letter back from him!

Buddy Scheme

The Buddy Scheme is about promoting accessibility for all who visit the Belfast Christmas Market. These FREE tours operate during quieter times of the market for people who may have accessibility issues. Monday to Thursday 10am – 12noon. To book a tour please email kate@mpel.co.uk.

Educational Tours

Market Place are thrilled to offer local primary schools the opportunity to take part in our FREE Educational Tours! These allow young children to visit the market with their teachers to meet the traders, learn about all the different cultures being represented at the market and to try some tasty foods at the festive market! These tours run daily Monday to Thursday between 11am to 3pm. To book please email kate@mpel.co.uk

Please note

Christmas Market closes at 6pm on Saturday 22nd Dec 2018

Tis the season to be Merry!