Edinburgh Christmas Markets 2024

Last updated Nov 02, 2026

Christmas markets are a huge draw during festive trips, and Edinburgh is a city with a really lovely selection of them. The daddy of them all is the huge East Princes Street Gardens market, but there are several smaller ones too, that are no less charming.

Some are a little out of town, but the majority are centrally located in this wonderfully compact city, and you can easily get between them by foot, fueled, if you wish, by the many stalls purveying all manner of delicious festive treats. When we say “festive treats”, what we really mean is ALL the mulled wine, hot toddies and mince pies.

East Princes Street Gardens

This is Edinburgh’s main Christmas market. Situated in the heart of the city, iconic sites such as Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument, the Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill lend it a dramatic backdrop. While most of this market takes place in East Princes Street Gardens, in recent years it has spread on to George Street too where you'll also find the festive ice-rink. The former largely sells traditional European wares and is known as the ‘German Christmas Market’, while the latter features Scottish products and is known as the ‘Scottish Christmas Market’.

This is a big event, and gets bigger every year — so expect crowds! But also expect lots of atmosphere and stalls selling everything from painted nutcrackers to Glayva — a gorgeously smooth and sweet local whiskey flavoured with spices, tangerines, and honey. This market also features loads of attractions including the Christmas Wheel, the Star Flyer and Santa Land — so it’s especially suitable for families with children.

When: 14th November 2026 - 3th January 2027 from 10am-10pm.

Where: East Princes Street Gardens

Website: Edinburgh Christmas Market

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Summerhall Christmas Market

Summerhall is a vibrant cultural quarter in central Edinburgh that plays host to all manner of interesting events, from niche film festivals to ceilidh clubs. And its approach to its Christmas market is just as interesting, lending it an alternative twist that sets it apart from standard offerings.

At this popular event (it draws upwards of 4,000 people), you can expect the likes of vintage stalls, independent, local wares, vegan food, and festive wreath-making workshops, all sound tracked to carols sung by Summerhall’s very own community choir. A cool and quirky Christmas day out if ever there was!

When: 5th-6th December 2026, 11am-5pm

Where: Summerhall, Edinburgh

Website: Summerhall Christmas Market

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Jupiter Artland’s Christmas Fair

Jupiter Artland is a contemporary sculpture garden just outside Edinburgh, set over 100 acres of meadow and woodland and featuring five indoor gallery spaces. Its 35, site-specific sculptures are a joy to behold, and its unique, creative and artistic Christmas market a joy to experience.

Expect boutique craft and artisan stalls, live music, and delicious homemade mulled wine. There’s plenty here for kids too, including Santa’s grotto, an elf workshop, a Christmas tree yard and festive donkey rides.

When: 11th-13th December 2026 and 18th-20th December 2026, 10am-4pm

Where: Jupiter Artland

Website: Jupiter Christmas Fair – Jupiter Artland

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Christmas Arts Market

Instead of the usual two market dates, this year’s events will run over four days, taking in two weekends. Across the four days, over 150 hand-picked local independent artists and makers will be selling their work.

With stalls selling a wide range of goods from paintings, prints and homewares through to jewellery, textiles and ceramics, there’s something for everyone.

The fully licensed Drill Hall Cafe will be open throughout selling mulled wine, teas, coffees and treats.

When: TBC

Where: Out of the Blue and Drill Hall Arts Cafe, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh

Website: TBC

Farmer’s Markets With a Festive Twist

Edinburgh is home to many great farmer’s markets every weekend. There’s At The Market’s ones at Stockbridge, Grassmarket and Leith, and the Edinburgh Farmer’s Market on Castle Terrace.

Lively and popular among locals and tourists alike, these occur every weekend throughout the year, selling all the usual famer’s market fare of fresh, local produce and delicious hot food. In the run-up to Christmas, many stalls take a more festive feel, with special seasonal treats, hampers and gifts. Top tip: Attend hungry!

At The Market

When: Every Saturday/ Sunday (depending on location)

Where: Leith (Saturday 10am - 4pm), Grassmarket (Saturday 10am - 5pm) and Stockbridge (Sunday 10am - 4pm)

Website: stockbridgemarket.com/

Edinburgh Farmer’s Market

When: Every Saturday, 9am-2pm

Where: Castle Terrace

Website: Edinburgh Farmers Market | Edinburgh City