The Newcastle Christmas Market 2026 runs from Thursday 19 November to Wednesday 23 December, according to Newcastle City Council, with more than 70 traders and the return of the Christmas Village on Old Eldon Square. The council states the festive season starts with the Christmas Lights Switch-On on Thursday 12 November, and NewcastleGateshead lists the market around Grey's Monument on Grainger Street.
Key takeaways
- Open from Thursday 19 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026, according to the council.
- More than 70 traders, and the council states over 86% are based within 20 miles of the city centre.
- The Christmas Village returns to Old Eldon Square, delivered with EVNT Inspirations.
- The Christmas Lights Switch-On is on Thursday 12 November 2026.
- The market sits around Grey's Monument on Grainger Street, with the city centre served by train, Metro and bus, according to NewcastleGateshead.
When is the Newcastle Christmas Market 2026?
| What the organiser has published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday 19 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026 | Newcastle City Council |
| Lights switch-on | Thursday 12 November 2026 | Newcastle City Council |
| Location | Grey's Monument, Grainger Street, with the Christmas Village on Old Eldon Square | NewcastleGateshead |
| Traders | More than 70, over 86% from within 20 miles | Newcastle City Council |
| Opening hours | Not yet published for 2026 | Check the council and NewcastleGateshead pages nearer the time |
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 Newcastle Christmas Market?
Around Grey's Monument on Grainger Street, according to NewcastleGateshead, with the Christmas Village on Old Eldon Square. The council describes last year's market as record-breaking and says it is working with NE1, the city centre business improvement district, to deliver the 2026 market. Opening hours for 2026 haven't been published yet, and this page will add them when they are.
How do you get to the Newcastle Christmas Market?
NewcastleGateshead states that the city centre is well served by train, Metro and local buses, and that many visitors find it easiest to arrive by public transport or on foot. Our Newcastle parking guide lists the council car parks, with Eldon Square and Eldon Garden the nearest to the market.
Own a home in Newcastle? 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 Newcastle.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Newcastle Christmas Market 2026?
From Thursday 19 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026, according to Newcastle City Council.
Where is the Newcastle Christmas Market?
Around Grey's Monument on Grainger Street, with the Christmas Village on Old Eldon Square, according to NewcastleGateshead.
When is the Newcastle Christmas lights switch-on 2026?
Thursday 12 November 2026, according to the council.
How many stalls are there?
More than 70 traders in 2026, according to the council, with over 86% based within 20 miles of the city centre.
What are the opening hours?
The council hasn't published 2026 hours yet. This page will be updated when they are.
How do I get there?
NewcastleGateshead states the city centre is served by train, Metro and local buses, and that most visitors arrive by public transport or on foot.
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Dates, locations and prices come from the linked organiser, council and operator pages and can change. Check the organiser's page before you travel.