Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Scarborough Christmas Market 2026
Official name: Scarborough Sparkle
2026 Dates Not Yet Announced
When we checked on 14 October 2026, the council had not published dates for 2026. We check again regularly and add them as soon as they are out. Please don't plan a trip around last year's dates.
| Last Year (2025) | 28 to 30 November 2025. Last year's dates, shown only as a guide to the usual time of year. |
|---|---|
| Where | Scarborough Open Air Theatre in Northstead Manor Gardens, by Peasholm Park, where the 2025 event was held Open in Maps |
| Entry | Free entry in 2025; not yet stated for 2026 |
| Organiser | North Yorkshire Council. Official page |
Scarborough Sparkle: Quick Answers
When is Scarborough Sparkle in 2026?
The 2026 dates had not been announced when we checked on 14 October 2026. In 2025 it ran 28 to 30 November 2025, which is a guide to the time of year and nothing more.
Where is Scarborough Sparkle?
Scarborough Open Air Theatre in Northstead Manor Gardens, by Peasholm Park, where the 2025 event was held, Scarborough.
About Scarborough Sparkle
A council-run winter weekend at the Open Air Theatre with more than 50 stalls of gifts, hot food and drink, plus funfair rides, a stage and a lantern parade on the opening evening. The council has said the 2026 weekend's lantern parade is on Friday 27 November, but has not yet published the full dates or times.
Where Is Scarborough Sparkle?
Scarborough Open Air Theatre in Northstead Manor Gardens, by Peasholm Park, where the 2025 event was held, Scarborough. The other dots are nearby markets.
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