# Melton Mowbray Christmas Market 2026 > Melton Mowbray Christmas Market runs 27 to 29 November 2026 in Melton Mowbray. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 11 October 2026. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/melton-mowbray/ Melton Mowbray, [Leicestershire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/leicestershire/) Runs Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 | Dates | Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November 2026 (3 open days) | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Opening Times | Friday 27 November: **11am to 8pm** Saturday 28 November: **10am to 5pm** Sunday 29 November: **10am to 4pm** The lights switch-on concert is on Friday from 18:00 to 20:00 | | Where | Market Place and surrounding streets in Melton Mowbray town centre [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.7655,-0.8865) | | Entry | Free to enter | | Organiser | Melton Mowbray Town Estate. [Official page](https://discovermelton.com/event/melton-mowbray-christmas-market/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and times come from the official tourism board's own page, not from another guide. - [Discover Melton](https://discovermelton.com/event/melton-mowbray-christmas-market/), checked 11 October 2026 Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://discovermelton.com/event/melton-mowbray-christmas-market/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/). ## Melton Mowbray Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does Melton Mowbray Christmas Market start in 2026? It opens on Friday 27 November 2026. ### When does Melton Mowbray Christmas Market end? The last day is Sunday 29 November 2026. ### What time does Melton Mowbray Christmas Market open and close? Friday 27 November 11am to 8pm; Saturday 28 November 10am to 5pm; Sunday 29 November 10am to 4pm. The lights switch-on concert is on Friday from 18:00 to 20:00. ### Is Melton Mowbray Christmas Market open every day? Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 27 Nov and 29 Nov. ### Is Melton Mowbray Christmas Market free to enter? Yes. ### Where is Melton Mowbray Christmas Market? Market Place and surrounding streets in Melton Mowbray town centre, Melton Mowbray. ## About Melton Mowbray Christmas Market A three-day Christmas market in the centre of Melton Mowbray with stalls along the market streets, a funfair, Santa's grotto and the town's lights switch-on concert on the Friday evening. [Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/melton-mowbray/dates.ics) ## Where Is Melton Mowbray Christmas Market? Market Place and surrounding streets in Melton Mowbray town centre, Melton Mowbray. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Santa's Grotto at Melton Mowbray Christmas Market Discover Melton (Melton Borough Council) says there will be a grotto (listed as "Santa's grotto") at the 2026 event, but had not published its dates, times or price when we checked. Place given: At the Christmas market in Melton Mowbray town centre; the page does not say exactly where. The official listing says visitors can meet Santa in his grotto during the market weekend but gives no place, times or price; a 'Royal Santa' also appears at the lights switch-on concert on Friday 27 November, 6pm to 8pm. Source: [Discover Melton (Melton Borough Council)](https://discovermelton.com/event/melton-mowbray-christmas-market/), checked 12 October 2026. [All markets with a grotto](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santas-grotto/). ## Where to Stay Near Melton Mowbray Christmas Market **Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November. Map by Stay22. 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