The Sheffield Christmas market 2026 opens on Thursday 12 November across Fargate, Pinstone Street, Barker's Pool and The Moor, according to the organiser. The organiser lists Christmas Eve as the last day, while Welcome to Sheffield lists 26 December. Entry is free.
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Key takeaways
- Opens on Thursday 12 November 2026.
- The organiser lists Christmas Eve as the last day. Welcome to Sheffield lists 26 December.
- Fargate and Pinstone Street open 10am to 8pm and The Moor 10am to 6pm, with Fargate and Pinstone Street open an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays.
- More than 50 cabins, with over 80% local traders, according to Welcome to Sheffield.
- Supertram Park and Ride sites are free to park at. A tram day ticket costs from £5.30.
When is the Sheffield Christmas Market 2026?
| What has been published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens | Thursday 12 November 2026 | Sheffield Christmas Markets (organiser) |
| Closes | Christmas Eve, according to the organiser. Welcome to Sheffield lists 26 December | Organiser |
| Fargate and Pinstone Street | 10am to 8pm daily, an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays | Organiser |
| The Moor | 10am to 6pm daily. Welcome to Sheffield lists 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays | Organiser |
| Bars | 10am to 10pm, according to the organiser. Welcome to Sheffield lists the Alpine bars from 11am | Organiser |
| Entry | Free | Welcome to Sheffield |
| Run by | Sheffield City Council and Percival Markets | Welcome to Sheffield |
The two official sources disagree on the closing date and the bar hours, so check the organiser's site before you travel in the last days before Christmas. Neither page says whether the market opens on Christmas Day.
Where is the Sheffield Christmas market?
Across the city centre: Fargate, Pinstone Street, Barker's Pool and The Moor, with the main bar in the Peace Gardens, according to the organiser. Welcome to Sheffield, the city's official visitor site, says there are more than 50 cabins, with over 80% local traders (Welcome to Sheffield).
What else is on at the market?
The organiser lists Santa's grotto, a carousel and a helter skelter on Barker's Pool. Welcome to Sheffield adds a big wheel, an ice rink in Tudor Square and a snow slide on Surrey Street (Welcome to Sheffield). Dates and prices for these have not been published yet.
Where can you park for the Sheffield Christmas market?
Park and Ride sites on the Supertram network are free to park at, according to Travel South Yorkshire:
| Park and Ride site | Spaces | Tram line |
|---|---|---|
| Nunnery Square | 371 | Yellow |
| Meadowhall | 328 | Yellow |
| Middlewood | 319 | Yellow |
| Valley Centertainment (closes 6pm) | 205 | Yellow |
| Halfway | 197 | Blue |
| Malin Bridge | 96 | Blue |
Source: Travel South Yorkshire, Sheffield Park and Ride. Parking is free; the tram fare is extra.
A tram day ticket costs £5.70 on the tram or £5.30 bought in advance, and a family day ticket for two adults and three children costs £11.60 on the tram or £11 in advance, according to Travel South Yorkshire.
In the city centre, Sheffield City Council charges £2 flat, or £1.45 an hour, for evening parking from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, and Blue Badge holders park free in pay and display bays (Sheffield City Council). The council does not list a Christmas parking offer.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Sheffield Christmas Market 2026 start and finish?
It opens on Thursday 12 November 2026. The organiser lists Christmas Eve as the last day, while Welcome to Sheffield lists 26 December.
What are the opening times?
The organiser lists Fargate and Pinstone Street from 10am to 8pm, an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays, and The Moor from 10am to 6pm, with bars open until 10pm.
Is Sheffield Christmas Market free?
Yes. Welcome to Sheffield lists free entry.
Where is the market?
On Fargate, Pinstone Street, Barker's Pool and The Moor, with the main bar in the Peace Gardens, according to the organiser.
Is Park and Ride free in Sheffield?
Travel South Yorkshire says parking at the Supertram Park and Ride sites is free. The tram fare is extra, from £5.30 for a day ticket bought in advance.
Is there an ice rink at Sheffield Christmas Market?
Welcome to Sheffield lists an ice rink in Tudor Square. Dates and prices have not been published yet.
Sources
Dates, locations and prices come from the linked organiser, council and operator pages and can change. The organiser's page has the latest details.