# Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market 2026

> Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market runs 12 to 13 December 2026 in Edinburgh. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 15 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh-fringe-makers-market/

Edinburgh, [City of Edinburgh](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/edinburgh/)

Runs Saturday 12 December to Sunday 13 December 2026

| Dates | Saturday 12 December to Sunday 13 December 2026 (2 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Saturday and Sunday: **11am to 6pm** |
| Where | The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society's new home on Infirmary Street, in the Old Town EH1 1LT [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.9481,-3.1853) |
| Entry | No ticket is mentioned on the official page |
| Organiser | Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. [Official page](https://www.edfringe.com/about-us/news-and-blog/applications-are-now-open-for-our-christmas-makers-market/) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society](https://www.edfringe.com/about-us/news-and-blog/applications-are-now-open-for-our-christmas-makers-market/), checked 15 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.edfringe.com/about-us/news-and-blog/applications-are-now-open-for-our-christmas-makers-market/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market: Quick Answers

### When does Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 12 December 2026.

### When does Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market end?

The last day is Sunday 13 December 2026.

### What time does Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market open and close?

Saturday and Sunday 11am to 6pm.

### Is Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 12 Dec and 13 Dec.

### Where is Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market?

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society's new home on Infirmary Street, in the Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1LT.

## About Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market

A weekend market of independent Edinburgh makers, artists and designers selling handmade work, with Christmas music, food and drink, run by the Fringe Society at its Infirmary Street base.

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## Where Is Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market?

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society's new home on Infirmary Street, in the Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1LT. The other dots are nearby markets.

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## Where to Stay Near Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market

**Staying the night?** [See hotels near Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market for Saturday 12 December](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=55.9481&lng=-3.1853&address=Edinburgh%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-12-12&checkout=2026-12-13&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_edinburgh_fringe_makers_market_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map.

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**Dressing for the cold?** A market means a couple of hours on your feet outdoors. [Hand warmers](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=hand%20warmers&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21), [thermal socks](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=thermal%20socks&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21) and [touchscreen gloves](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=touchscreen%20gloves&tag=bestxmasmarkets-21) on Amazon. [affiliate links](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/)

## Have You Been to Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market?

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Edinburgh Christmas Market  Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027  Closed on Fri 25 Dec  Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh/) [Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair  South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh  27 to 29 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hopetoun-house/) [Bowhouse December Market Weekend  St Monans, Fife  11 to 13 Dec 2026  24 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bowhouse/) [East Neuk Open Studios Christmas Art and Craft Fair  St Monans, Fife  7 to 8 Nov 2026  24 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/east-neuk-open-studios/) [Traquair Christmas Opening Weekend  Innerleithen, Scottish Borders  28 to 29 Nov 2026  24 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/traquair/)

See all [Christmas markets near Edinburgh](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/edinburgh/). Also listed under [Christmas craft fairs and makers' markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/types/craft-fairs/). More in [Scotland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/scotland/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).