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Belfast Christmas Market

Belfast City Hall, Donegal Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5GS
Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.

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Visit the Belfast Christmas Market in the City Hall grounds from 16th November to the 22nd December 2024 for an award-winning taste of Christmas.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the award-winning Belfast Christmas Market is back with a nostalgic Victorian twist.

On the first weekend (November 16th to 17th) and again on the third weekend (November 30th to December 1st), step into a charming Dickensian world as you stroll through the market, surrounded by iconic characters from Charles Dickens' novels. Enjoy enchanting storytelling, lively performances, and the festive atmosphere of a bygone era. With over 100 international and local traders, the market offers a delightful selection of handcrafted goods, artisan products, and festive treats.

Indulge in culinary delights like exotic meat burgers, warming Glühwein, Italian chocolates, and specialty cheeses from around the world. Relax in the outdoor food court, soak up the magical ambiance, and watch the world go by.

For families, the market offers a variety of activities, including a visit to Santa's enchanting grotto and a thrilling ride on the vintage helter-skelter.

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Belfast City Hall, BelfastCompleted in 1906, Belfast City Hall is a magnificent Baroque Revival 'wedding cake' built to reflect Belfast's city status, granted by Queen Victoria in 1888. The grounds are also used for many events from continental markets to open air concerts.

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Opening Times

Season (16 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Saturday12:00 - 22:00
Season (17 Nov 2024 - 22 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
Thursday - Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday12:00 - 18:00

* Bars are open until 9pm Monday - Wednesday, and 11pm Thursday - Saturday.
Market closes at 6pm on Sunday 22 December

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