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Newcastle Christmas Market 2026

Newcastle Christmas Market 2026 runs from Thursday 19 November to Wednesday 23 December, around Grey's Monument in the city centre. It is open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sundays.

At a glance

Dates
Thursday 19 November – Wednesday 23 December 2026
Opening times
Mon–Sat 10am–8pm · Sun 10am–5pm
Market stalls
Grey's Monument, Grey Street, Grainger Street and Nelson Street
Hot food & Christmas Village
Old Eldon Square
Nearest Metro
Monument
Lights switch-on
Thursday 12 November
Run by
Newcastle City Council with NE1 Ltd

Where the market is

The stalls spread out from Grey's Monument along Grey Street, Grainger Street and Nelson Street, so the whole market is on foot within a couple of minutes of Monument Metro station. The organisers say there are more than 70 traders this year, most of them based within 20 miles of the city centre. Hot food traders are grouped in Old Eldon Square, a short walk up Blackett Street.

Christmas Village, Old Eldon Square

Old Eldon Square hosts the Christmas Village: Santa Stories, Mrs Claus' Bakery, a traditional carousel and a Ferris wheel, which is 22 metres high this year according to the organisers. Santa sessions and some other activities are ticketed, so book before you go if you are bringing children.

Also on in the city centre

  • Christmas lights switch-on — Thursday 12 November.
  • Ice skating at the Life Science Centre — 7 November to 3 January, in Times Square near Central Station.
  • Northern Lights light trail — 20 November to 31 December.
  • The North Pole — bookable igloo pods around Grey's Monument, and Moosenwirt, an Alpine pop-up bar on Grey Street.

Dates and times are the organisers' own, checked on 10 November 2026. Confirm on newcastleschristmas.com before you travel.

Restaurants near the Christmas market

Well-reviewed restaurants within about 400 metres of Grey's Monument. Tables fill quickly on market evenings and weekends, so book ahead.

  • Turtle Bay · 4.8★ from 6,566 reviews · about 320 m from the Monument
  • My Delhi — Indian · 4.8★ from 5,478 reviews · about 400 m from the Monument
  • Fenwick Newcastle Ltd · 4.5★ from 5,015 reviews · about 130 m from the Monument
  • Slug and Lettuce · 4.7★ from 3,968 reviews · about 380 m from the Monument
  • CREAMS CAFE — Café · 4.7★ from 3,286 reviews · about 310 m from the Monument
  • Five Guys — Burgers · 4.2★ from 2,935 reviews · about 130 m from the Monument
  • Las Iguanas Newcastle · 4.5★ from 2,703 reviews · about 220 m from the Monument
  • Harry's Bar and Restaurant · 4.3★ from 2,329 reviews · about 140 m from the Monument

Pubs and bars near the Christmas market

Hotels within walking distance

If you are staying over, these hotels are within about 700 metres of the Monument.

Newcastle Christmas Market — FAQs

When is Newcastle Christmas Market 2026?

Newcastle Christmas Market 2026 runs from Thursday 19 November to Wednesday 23 December.

What time does Newcastle Christmas Market open?

The market is open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sundays.

Where is Newcastle Christmas Market?

In the city centre around Grey's Monument, along Grey Street, Grainger Street and Nelson Street. Hot food traders and the Christmas Village are in Old Eldon Square. The nearest Metro station is Monument.

What is at the Christmas Village in Old Eldon Square?

The Christmas Village has Santa Stories, Mrs Claus' Bakery, a traditional carousel and a Ferris wheel, which the organisers say is 22 metres high this year. Some activities need booking.

When are Newcastle's Christmas lights switched on in 2026?

The Christmas lights switch-on is on Thursday 12 November, a week before the market opens.

Is there ice skating in Newcastle at Christmas?

Yes. The ice rink at the Life Science Centre in Times Square runs from 7 November to 3 January.