The Chester Christmas Market 2026 runs from Wednesday 18 November to Tuesday 22 December, according to VisitBritain, which lists the market in Town Hall Square with handmade gifts and roasted chestnuts. The market closes two days before Christmas Eve.
Key takeaways
- Open from Wednesday 18 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026, according to VisitBritain.
- Town Hall Square, in the city centre, beside Chester Cathedral.
- The market closes on 22 December, not Christmas Eve.
- Opening hours and the 2026 parade dates haven't been published yet.
- Chester's council and the market organiser haven't yet published their own 2026 pages, so VisitBritain is the source for the dates on this page.
When is the Chester Christmas Market 2026?
| What the organiser has published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday 18 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026 | VisitBritain |
| Location | Town Hall Square, Chester city centre | VisitBritain |
| Opening hours | Not yet published for 2026 | Check the organiser's page nearer the time |
| Entry | Not stated by VisitBritain for 2026 | Check the organiser's page |
What if the dates change?
Everything on this page comes from the organiser's own announcements on the date shown at the top. If the organiser moves or cancels anything, their page is the final word, which is why every row links to it.
Where is the Chester Christmas Market?
In Town Hall Square, in the city centre, according to VisitBritain, which describes handmade gifts and roasted chestnuts among the stalls. The Roman walls and the Rows are within a short walk. The organiser and Cheshire West and Chester Council haven't published their 2026 pages yet, so hours, stall numbers and the lights parade dates are still to come, and this page will add them when they appear.
What hasn't been announced for 2026 yet?
Opening hours, stall numbers, entry terms and the lights parade dates. The organiser and Cheshire West and Chester Council publish these closer to opening, and this page will add each one with its source. Our Chester parking guide lists the council car parks and Park & Ride, with New Market Parking the nearest to Town Hall Square.
Own a home in Chester? Christmas market weekends mean full houses, late arrivals and the 10pm "we can't find the key safe" call. A local manager from the Houst network takes those calls for you, and Guestwise manages short lets from 12% + VAT. See Airbnb management in Chester.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Chester Christmas Market 2026?
From Wednesday 18 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026, according to VisitBritain.
Where is the Chester Christmas Market?
Town Hall Square, in the city centre.
Is Chester Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve?
No. VisitBritain lists the market closing on 22 December.
What are the opening hours?
Not published for 2026 yet. This page will be updated when they are.
Is the Chester Christmas Market free?
VisitBritain doesn't state the entry terms for 2026. This page will confirm when the organiser publishes them.
Related guides
Dates, locations and prices come from the linked organiser, council and operator pages and can change. Check the organiser's page before you travel.