Best Christmas Markets

London, Greater London

Mayfair Christmas Market 2026

Runs Thursday 26 November to Saturday 28 November 2026

DatesThursday 26 November to Saturday 28 November 2026 (3 open days)
Days ClosedNone listed: open every day of its run
Opening Times
  • Thursday to Saturday: 11am to 9pm

DJ sets run from 18:00 to 21:00 each evening

WhereMayfair Place, a short street between Berkeley Street and Stratton Street, close to Green Park W1J 8HA Open in Maps
EntryFree to enter
OrganiserNovikov Restaurant & Bar. Official page

Mayfair Christmas Market: Quick Answers

When does Mayfair Christmas Market start in 2026?

It opens on Thursday 26 November 2026.

When does Mayfair Christmas Market end?

The last day is Saturday 28 November 2026.

What time does Mayfair Christmas Market open and close?

Thursday to Saturday 11am to 9pm. DJ sets run from 18:00 to 21:00 each evening.

Is Mayfair Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 26 Nov and 28 Nov.

Is Mayfair Christmas Market free to enter?

Yes.

Where is Mayfair Christmas Market?

Mayfair Place, a short street between Berkeley Street and Stratton Street, close to Green Park, London W1J 8HA.

About Mayfair Christmas Market

A three-day street market on Mayfair Place, run by the Novikov restaurant on Berkeley Street. It has gift stalls from invited traders, food and drink sold by the restaurant, a champagne bar, carol singers and a visit from Father Christmas with a reindeer.

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Where Is Mayfair Christmas Market?

Mayfair Place, a short street between Berkeley Street and Stratton Street, close to Green Park, London W1J 8HA. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Meeting Santa at Mayfair Christmas Market

Novikov Restaurant & Bar says there will be a visit from Father Christmas (listed as "Santa and his reindeer (special guests)") at the 2026 event, but had not published its dates, times or price when we checked. Place given: at the market on Mayfair Place. This is a visit from Santa with a live reindeer for photos, not a grotto; no day or time is given.

Source: Novikov Restaurant & Bar, checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.

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Getting There and Parking

By Train

Green Park is the nearest Underground station, on the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines in Zone 1. Its address is on Piccadilly, and Mayfair Place is just behind it: well under 100 metres in a straight line by our map coordinates, which are approximate for so short a street. TfL lists lifts among the station's facilities. The organiser's own FAQ points visitors to Green Park Underground station for the nearest toilets, although TfL's station page does not list toilets among its facilities, so do not count on them.

Source: Transport for London, checked 12 October 2026; Novikov Restaurant & Bar (FAQ sheet linked from the 2026 market page), checked 12 October 2026.

Parking

Neither the organiser nor TfL publishes parking or driving advice for this market. Westminster City Council says it runs no off-street car parks, which are all operated by private companies. Its kerbside pay-to-park bays, including those in zone E (Mayfair and St James's), are paid for by app or phone, priced by the vehicle's emissions and usually limited to four hours. TfL's Congestion Charge is £18 a day (read October 2026) for driving in the zone between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and 12 noon and 6pm at weekends; TfL's postcode checker shows whether an address is inside it. With a Tube station a few steps away, public transport is the simpler choice.

Source: Westminster City Council, page 2, checked 12 October 2026; Transport for London, page 2, checked 12 October 2026.

Accessibility

The organiser's FAQ says the market is on the street and open to all visitors, and recommends coming at lunchtime for more room to move around. It says there is a seating area. It gives no detail on kerbs, surfaces or accessible toilets, and says only that the nearest toilets are in Green Park Underground station. TfL lists lifts among that station's facilities. The FAQ is an undated sheet linked from the 2026 market page, so treat it as a guide and ask the restaurant if you need to be sure.

Source: Novikov Restaurant & Bar (FAQ sheet linked from the 2026 market page), checked 12 October 2026; Transport for London, checked 12 October 2026.

Quiet Times to Visit

The organiser recommends lunchtime for more space and warns that the event can become very crowded. The market opens at 11am each day. A DJ warm-up starts at 5pm and the DJ sets run from 6pm to 9pm, which suggests the evenings are the busiest part of the day, though the organiser does not say so in as many words.

Source: Novikov Restaurant & Bar (FAQ sheet linked from the 2026 market page), checked 12 October 2026; Novikov Restaurant & Bar, checked 12 October 2026.

Where to Stay

Mayfair Place is off Berkeley Street, beside Green Park station. Mayfair, St James's and Piccadilly are all a few minutes' walk away, and Soho, Marylebone and Victoria are within about 20 to 25 minutes on foot. With three Underground lines at Green Park, anywhere on the Jubilee, Piccadilly or Victoria line makes for an easy journey.

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Questions People Ask

Do you need tickets for Mayfair Christmas Market?

No. The organiser's FAQ says tickets are not required for general entry.

When is Mayfair Christmas Market in 2026?

Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 November 2026, from 11am to 9pm each day, on Mayfair Place, W1.

What is the nearest Tube station to Mayfair Christmas Market?

Green Park, on the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Mayfair Place is beside the station.

Can I bring a dog to Mayfair Christmas Market?

The organiser's FAQ says pets can come but must be kept on a lead and away from the live reindeer, and warns that the event can become very crowded.

Are there toilets at Mayfair Christmas Market?

The organiser lists none at the market itself. Its FAQ says the nearest toilets are in Green Park Underground station.

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