# Christmas Markets Near Aberdeen 2026

> 5 Christmas markets within 50 miles of Aberdeen, nearest first, with their 2026 dates, the days they are closed, entry cost and a map. Each is checked against the organiser's own page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/aberdeen/

5 Christmas markets within 50 miles of Aberdeen city centre, nearest first, 2 of them in the city itself. All have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.

**None open this weekend** (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: [Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/), on Friday 6 November 2026.

## 2026 Dates, Nearest to Aberdeen First

| Market and Distance From Aberdeen | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Aberdeen Christmas Village](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen/) Aberdeen city centre | 12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Sat 26 Dec, Fri 1 Jan | Free |
| [Curated in the Square](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen-curated-in-the-square/) Aberdeen city centre | 13 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Open 13 to 15 Nov, 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 23 Dec only |  |
| [Crathes Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/crathes-castle/) Banchory, 14 miles south-west | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/haddo-house/) Methlick, 18 miles north | 7 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/) Ballater, 43 miles west | 6 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |

Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Aberdeen, so the journey by road or rail is longer.

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## Further From Aberdeen, and Popular

The most searched Christmas markets between 50 and 60 miles away.

[Christmas in City Square  Dundee, Dundee City  27 Nov to 31 Dec 2026  58 miles south-west of Aberdeen](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dundee/)

## Questions About Christmas Markets Near Aberdeen

### What is the nearest Christmas market to Aberdeen?

[Aberdeen Christmas Village](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen/) is in the city centre (12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027). The nearest outside the city is [Crathes Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/crathes-castle/) in Banchory, 14 miles south-west.

### When do Christmas markets near Aberdeen start in 2026?

The first to open is [Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/), on Friday 6 November 2026. The last to close is [Aberdeen Christmas Village](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen/), on Sunday 3 January 2027.

### Which Christmas markets near Aberdeen stay open after Christmas?

[Aberdeen Christmas Village](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen/) (until Sunday 3 January). Most close on or before Christmas Eve, and several shut on Christmas Day itself: each page gives the days.

### Which Christmas markets near Aberdeen charge for entry?

[Crathes Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/crathes-castle/) and [Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/haddo-house/) need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.

All of [Scotland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/scotland/). Not starting from the centre of Aberdeen? [Find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).