# Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market 2026

> Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market runs 5 to 6 December 2026 in Portsmouth. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/port-solent/

Portsmouth, [Hampshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/hampshire/)

Runs Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026

| Dates | Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 (2 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Saturday and Sunday: **10am to 4pm** |
| Where | Under cover along the Boardwalk at Port Solent marina and in an underground space PO6 4TP [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.843,-1.101) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Port Solent. [Official page](https://portsolent.com/events) |

## Checked Against the Source

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

- [Visit South East England (Tourism South East)](https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/events/port-solent-christmas-market-p2968951), checked 11 October 2026
- [Port Solent](https://portsolent.com/events), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://portsolent.com/events). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 5 December 2026.

### When does Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market end?

The last day is Sunday 6 December 2026.

### What time does Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market open and close?

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

### Is Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Dec and 6 Dec.

### Is Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market?

Under cover along the Boardwalk at Port Solent marina and in an underground space, Portsmouth PO6 4TP.

## About Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market

Two-day market of more than 100 stallholders around the marina boulevards at Port Solent, mostly under cover. Free entry and free parking.

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

## Where Is Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market?

Under cover along the Boardwalk at Port Solent marina and in an underground space, Portsmouth PO6 4TP. The other dots are nearby markets.

**Making a day of it?** Walking tours, day trips and other things to do in Portsmouth can be booked ahead. [Tours and things to do in Portsmouth on Viator](https://www.viator.com/Portsmouth/d22390-ttd?pid=P00325279&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=bcm-port-solent) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/)

## Where to Stay Near Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 5 December.

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

## Have You Been to Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market?

Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed.

## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Hotwalls Studios Festive Creative Market  Portsmouth, Hampshire  28 Nov to 6 Dec 2026  Open Saturdays and Sundays only  4 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hotwalls-portsmouth/) [West Wittering Beach Christmas Market  West Wittering, West Sussex  5 to 6 Dec 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/west-wittering/) [Northwood House Christmas Fair  Cowes, Isle of Wight  28 to 29 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/cowes/) [Garlic Farm Christmas Market  Newchurch, Isle of Wight  5 to 6 Dec 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/garlic-farm/) [Petersfield Christmas Market  Petersfield, Hampshire  13 Dec 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petersfield/)

See all [Christmas markets near Portsmouth](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/portsmouth/). More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).