# Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on 2026

> Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on runs 28 to 29 November 2026 in Cirencester. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the council on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cirencester-advent-market/

Cirencester, [Gloucestershire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/gloucestershire/)

Runs Saturday 28 November to Sunday 29 November 2026

| Dates | Saturday 28 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 (2 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Saturday: **10am to 6pm** Sunday hours are given differently by the council calendar (09:00 to 17:00) and the tourism board (10:00 to 16:00), so are not recorded. |
| Where | Market Place, Cricklade Street and Castle Street in the town centre [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7172,-1.9683) |
| Entry | No ticket is mentioned on the official page |
| Organiser | Cirencester Town Council. [Official page](https://cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on/2026/11/28/advent-market) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Cirencester Town Council](https://cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on/2026/11/28/advent-market), checked 11 October 2026
- [Cotswolds Tourism](https://www.cotswolds.com/blog/post/discover-the-magic-of-christmas-markets-in-the-cotswolds-2026/), checked 11 October 2026
- [Cirencester Town Council](https://cirencester.gov.uk/christmas-in-cirencester), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on/2026/11/28/advent-market). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on: Quick Answers

### When does Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 28 November 2026.

### When does Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on end?

The last day is Sunday 29 November 2026.

### What time does Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on open and close?

Saturday 10am to 6pm. Sunday hours are given differently by the council calendar (09:00 to 17:00) and the tourism board (10:00 to 16:00), so are not recorded.

### Is Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 28 Nov and 29 Nov.

### Where is Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on?

Market Place, Cricklade Street and Castle Street in the town centre, Cirencester.

## About Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on

The town's largest festive market, with over 200 stalls across the Market Place and neighbouring streets and the Christmas lights switched on on the Saturday. Town-centre roads are closed.

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## Where Is Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on?

Market Place, Cricklade Street and Castle Street in the town centre, Cirencester. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Cirencester Advent Market and Light Switch-on

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Cirencester Christmas Market  Cirencester, Gloucestershire  5 to 6 Dec 2026  Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cirencester/) [Stroud Christmas Markets  Stroud, Gloucestershire  16 to 18 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stroud/) [Stroud Goodwill Evening Market  Stroud, Gloucestershire  4 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stroud-goodwill-evening/) [Malmesbury Late Night Christmas Shopping  Malmesbury, Wiltshire  4 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/malmesbury/) [Cheltenham Christmas Market  Cheltenham, Gloucestershire  10 to 23 Dec 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cheltenham/)

See all [Christmas markets near Swindon](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/swindon/). More in [South West](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-west/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).