Cardiff Christmas Market - Hills Street
Opens early
Wales, United Kingdom
Cardiff Christmas Markets 2026
Last updated · How we compile this guide
When are the Cardiff Christmas markets in 2026?
Cardiff has 4 Christmas markets in our directory. Last season most opened around 13 Nov and the last one closed on 23 Dec 2025; none stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Cardiff's Christmas markets fill the city-centre streets with Welsh crafts and food, alongside the city's winter wonderland with an ice rink.
4Christmas markets
13 NovTypical opening (2025)
23 Dec 2025Last market closed
All Christmas markets in Cardiff
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Cardiff Christmas Market - Saint John Street
Opens early
Cardiff Christmas Market - Trinity Street
Opens early
Cardiff Christmas Market - Working Street
Opens early
Plan your visit to Cardiff
Getting there
Cardiff Central station is about a 10-minute walk from the city-centre market streets, with direct trains from London Paddington in around two hours and from Bristol in under an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Cardiff?
We list 4 Christmas markets in Cardiff, including Cardiff Christmas Market - Hills Street, Cardiff Christmas Market - Saint John Street, Cardiff Christmas Market - Trinity Street and Cardiff Christmas Market - Working Street. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Cardiff Christmas markets open in 2026?
In 2025 the first market, Cardiff Christmas Market - Hills Street, opened on 13 Nov 2025, and most were open by 13 Nov 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026: the first Sunday of Advent falls on 29 Nov 2026. Confirm on the official website before you book.
Are Cardiff's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Not usually. Last season every market in Cardiff with published dates had closed by 23 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Are the Christmas markets in Cardiff free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.