Newry Christmas Markets 2026

Runs Thursday 19 November to Sunday 20 December 2026

Dates	Thursday 19 November to Sunday 20 December 2026
Days Closed	Open days within these dates not yet published. The organiser has given only the first and last date, so check before you travel
Opening Times	Not yet published by the organiser when we checked. The dates are confirmed; we add the hours when they are out.
Where	Inside Newry Variety Market, John Mitchel Place, off Hill Street BT34 2BP Open in Maps
Entry	No ticket is mentioned on the official page
Organiser	Newry Christmas Markets. Official page

Newry Christmas Markets: Quick Answers

When does Newry Christmas Markets start in 2026?

It opens on Thursday 19 November 2026.

When does Newry Christmas Markets end?

The last day is Sunday 20 December 2026.

What time does Newry Christmas Markets open and close?

The organiser had not published 2026 opening times when we checked on 12 October 2026. The dates are confirmed.

Where is Newry Christmas Markets?

Inside Newry Variety Market, John Mitchel Place, off Hill Street, Newry BT34 2BP.

About Newry Christmas Markets

Indoor Christmas market in the covered Newry Variety Market hall, with local craft and food stalls, street food, weekend live music and a separately ticketed Santa experience.

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Where Is Newry Christmas Markets?

Inside Newry Variety Market, John Mitchel Place, off Hill Street, Newry BT34 2BP. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Meeting Santa at Newry Christmas Markets

Called	Santa's Christmas Workshop Experience
Where	Inside Newry Variety Market on John Mitchel Place, the same covered hall as the market
Price	The ticket page shows a range of £9.27 to £18.49 without saying which ticket is which; every ticket includes the activities, a one-to-one visit with Santa and a gift, and one adult comes in free with it
Booking	Organiser's booking page

A 30 to 45 minute workshop visit with elves, crafts (tote bag, scratch art, letter to Santa, reindeer food, wishing tree), marshmallow toasting and a one-to-one meeting with Santa; the venue is wheelchair accessible and quiet visits can be asked for in advance.

Visits to Santa at the bigger markets sell out weeks ahead, and times change. Check the organiser's page before you promise anyone.

Source: Newry Christmas Markets (Room Angelz / Noelle Blair), on Universe, checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.

Where to Stay Near Newry Christmas Markets

Staying the night? See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 21 November.

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Other Christmas Markets Nearby

Armagh Georgian Festival Festive Artisan Market

Armagh, County Armagh

27 to 29 Nov 2026

18 miles away

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

Royal Hillsborough, County Down

11 to 12 Dec 2026

22 miles away

Lisburn Christmas Market

Lisburn, County Antrim

4 Dec 2026

26 miles away

Carryduff Christmas Market

Carryduff, County Down

16 Dec 2026

30 miles away

Belfast Christmas Market

Belfast, County Antrim

14 Nov to 22 Dec 2026

34 miles away

More in Northern Ireland, or see every market's 2026 dates.