# Newry Christmas Markets 2026

> Newry Christmas Markets runs 19 November to 20 December 2026 in Newry. Open days within these dates not yet published. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newry/

Newry, [County Down](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-down/)

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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.1723,-6.3379) |
| Entry | No ticket is mentioned on the official page |
| Organiser | Newry Christmas Markets. [Official page](https://www.visitmournegullionstrangford.com/whats-on/newry-christmas-markets-p1011201) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Visit Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion (Newry, Mourne and Down District Council)](https://www.visitmournegullionstrangford.com/whats-on/newry-christmas-markets-p1011201), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.visitmournegullionstrangford.com/whats-on/newry-christmas-markets-p1011201). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## 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.

[Add the Dates to Your Calendar](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newry/dates.ics)

## Where Is Newry Christmas Markets?

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

## 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](https://www.universe.com/events/santa-s-christmas-workshop-experience-at-newry-christmas-market-tickets-8M794C) |

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.

Source: [Newry Christmas Markets (Room Angelz / Noelle Blair), on Universe](https://www.universe.com/events/santa-s-christmas-workshop-experience-at-newry-christmas-market-tickets-8M794C), checked 12 October 2026. [All markets with a grotto](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santas-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.

Map by Stay22. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/)

## Have You Been to Newry Christmas Markets?

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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](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/armagh/) [Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market  Royal Hillsborough, County Down  11 to 12 Dec 2026  22 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hillsborough/) [Lisburn Christmas Market  Lisburn, County Antrim  4 Dec 2026  26 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lisburn/) [Carryduff Christmas Market  Carryduff, County Down  16 Dec 2026  30 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/carryduff/) [Belfast Christmas Market  Belfast, County Antrim  14 Nov to 22 Dec 2026  34 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belfast/)

More in [Northern Ireland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/northern-ireland/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).