Christmas in Leicester Square
When: Sat 31 Oct 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 Opens in 21 days
Open daily except Christmas Day (dates for the rink and its market stalls)
London, Greater London
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Monday 2 November 2026 – Monday 4 January 2027 Opens in 23 days
Closed 25 and 31 Dec
Daily 11am–10pm, craft traders until 9pm (2026 listing); bars to 11pm in 2025
Queen's Walk, Southbank Centre (between Royal Festival Hall and Jubilee Gardens), London, Greater London · London
A long-running riverside Christmas market of alpine-style chalets on the Thames path by the Royal Festival Hall.
The Winter Market lines the Queen's Walk beside the Thames, running under Hungerford Bridge between the Royal Festival Hall and Jubilee Gardens. It is mainly a food and drink market, with street food stalls, pop-up bars serving mulled wine, cider and hot chocolate, and sweet treats such as Dutch pancakes and churros.
There is also a section of independent craft traders selling gifts, jewellery, decorations and fashion; in 2025 this was curated by South London's SoLo Craft Fair. Entry is free and the market stays open into the evening, which makes it a popular stop before or after a show at the Southbank Centre.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 – Mon 4 Jan 2027Closed 25 and 31 Dec | Coming up Add to calendar (Mon 2 Nov 2026 – Mon 4 Jan 2027) |
| 2025–26 | Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026Closed 25 and 31 Dec and 1 Jan | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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