# Chichester Festive Market 2026

> Chichester Festive Market runs 4 to 13 December 2026 in Chichester. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chichester/

Chichester, [West Sussex](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/west-sussex/)

Runs Friday 4 December to Sunday 13 December 2026

| Dates | Friday 4 December to Sunday 13 December 2026 (6 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only |
| Opening Times | Saturday: **9am to 5.30pm** Sunday: **10am to 4pm** Runs on two Friday to Sunday weekends, 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 December. Friday hours are not published. |
| Where | East Street and North Street in the city centre, by the Market Cross [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.8365,-0.7792) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Not confirmed for 2026. [Official page](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the official tourism board's own page, not from another guide.

- [The Great Sussex Way (Visit Chichester)](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/), checked 12 October 2026
- [Chichester BID](https://chichesterbid.co.uk/christmasinchichester/), checked 12 October 2026
- [The Great Sussex Way (Visit Chichester)](https://www.visitchichester.org/whats-on/christmas), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.thegreatsussexway.org/ideas-and-inspiration/news-and-blogs/post/great-sussex-christmas-markets/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Chichester Festive Market: Quick Answers

### When does Chichester Festive Market start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 4 December 2026.

### When does Chichester Festive Market end?

The last day is Sunday 13 December 2026.

### What time does Chichester Festive Market open and close?

Saturday 9am to 5.30pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm. Runs on two Friday to Sunday weekends, 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 December. Friday hours are not published.

### Is Chichester Festive Market open every day?

No. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

### Is Chichester Festive Market free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Chichester Festive Market?

East Street and North Street in the city centre, by the Market Cross, Chichester.

## About Chichester Festive Market

Chichester's city-centre Christmas market fills East Street and North Street with gift, food and drink stalls on two Friday to Sunday weekends in December. The lights are switched on at the Market Cross on Saturday 21 November.

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## Where Is Chichester Festive Market?

East Street and North Street in the city centre, by the Market Cross, Chichester. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Chichester Festive Market

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 5 December.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[West Dean Christmas Market  West Dean, West Sussex  27 to 28 Nov 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-dean/) [Weald & Downland Living Museum Christmas Market  Singleton, West Sussex  21 to 22 Nov 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/weald-and-downland/) [West Wittering Beach Christmas Market  West Wittering, West Sussex  5 to 6 Dec 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-wittering/) [Arundel by Candlelight  Arundel, West Sussex  2026 dates not yet announced  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/arundel/) [Midhurst Christmas Market  Midhurst, West Sussex  5 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/midhurst/)

See all [Christmas markets near Portsmouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/portsmouth/). More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).