Christmas Markets in Kent 2026
10 Christmas markets in Kent, 9 with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Hever Christmas Fair, on Friday 6 November; the last to close is Canterbury Christmas Market, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Hever Christmas Fair, on Friday 6 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hever Christmas Fair Hever | 6 Nov 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Canterbury Christmas Market Canterbury | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Folkestone Harbour Arm Festive Marketplace Folkestone | 13 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open 13 to 15 Nov, 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only | Free |
| The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Market Royal Tunbridge Wells | 13 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open 13 to 15 Nov, 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only | Free |
| Tenterden Christmas Market Tenterden | 19 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Kent Festive Gift and Food Show Detling | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Rochester Christmas Market Rochester | 27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival Rochester | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Gravesend Christmas Market Gravesend | 12 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Dates Not Yet Announced
Questions About Christmas Markets in Kent
Which is the biggest Christmas market in Kent?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Rochester Christmas Market (27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026), followed by Canterbury Christmas Market.
When do Christmas markets in Kent start in 2026?
The first is Hever Christmas Fair, which opens on Friday 6 November 2026. The last to close is Canterbury Christmas Market, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets in Kent charge for entry?
Hever Christmas Fair and Kent Festive Gift and Food Show need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Just Outside Kent
Billericay Christmas Market
Billericay, Essex
6 Dec 2026
13 miles from the nearest market here
Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair
Hastings, East Sussex
21 to 22 Nov 2026
15 miles from the nearest market here
Blackheath Christmas Fair
Blackheath, Greater London
15 Nov 2026
16 miles from the nearest market here
Finnish Church Christmas Fair
London, Greater London
27 Nov to 6 Dec 2026
Open 27 to 29 Nov and 4 to 6 Dec only
19 miles from the nearest market here
Dorking Christmas Festival
Dorking, Surrey
29 Nov 2026
19 miles from the nearest market here
Southbank Centre Winter Market
London, Greater London
2 Nov 2026 to 4 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Thu 31 Dec
21 miles from the nearest market here
More in South East: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Sussex, London. Or find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.