# Christmas Markets in Northern Ireland 2026

> 13 Christmas markets in Northern Ireland with their 2026 dates, the days they are closed and entry cost, each checked against the organiser's own page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/northern-ireland/

Belfast's market in the grounds of City Hall is the largest in Northern Ireland. Other towns and estates hold markets over a weekend or two.

**None open this weekend** (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: [Guildhall Craft Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/derry-guildhall-craft-fair/), on Friday 13 November 2026.

**By county and area:** [County Antrim](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-antrim/) (4) · [County Down](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-down/) (4) · [County Londonderry](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/county-londonderry/) (3)

**Near a city:** [Belfast](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/belfast/) (7)

## The Most Popular in Northern Ireland

Ranked by how many people in the UK search for each market in a year (Google search data, October 2026).

1. [Belfast Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belfast/) 14 Nov to 22 Dec 2026
2. [Derry Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/derry/) 2026 dates not yet announced
3. [Lisburn Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lisburn/) 4 Dec 2026
4. [Armagh Georgian Festival Festive Artisan Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/armagh/) 27 to 29 Nov 2026
5. [Enniskillen Castle Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/enniskillen/) 21 Nov 2026

## 2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Guildhall Craft Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/derry-guildhall-craft-fair/) Derry / Londonderry | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run |  |
| [Belfast Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/belfast/) Belfast | 14 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/portstewart/) Portstewart | 14 Nov to 23 Dec 2026 | Closed Sundays | Free |
| [Newry Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/newry/) Newry | 19 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open days within these dates not yet published |  |
| [Enniskillen Castle Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/enniskillen/) Enniskillen | 21 Nov 2026 | One day only |  |
| [Armagh Georgian Festival Festive Artisan Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/armagh/) Armagh | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run |  |
| [Dundonald Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dundonald/) Dundonald | 2 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| [Lisburn Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/lisburn/) Lisburn | 4 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |
| [Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hillsborough/) Royal Hillsborough | 11 to 12 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Carryduff Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/carryduff/) Carryduff | 16 Dec 2026 | One day only | Free |

## Dates Not Yet Announced

- [Ballymena Artisan Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/ballymena/)
- [Derry Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/derry/)
- [Larne Artisan Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/larne/)

Looking for a particular day? Use the [finder](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder), or see what is [open this weekend](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/this-weekend/). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).