London Christmas Markets: Every Opening Date for 2026–27

Time Out London's annual guide to London Christmas markets lists confirmed opening dates for the capital's major seasonal markets. The first to open is Leicester Square, which launches on 31 October 2026 and runs until 3 January 2027, surrounding its central ice rink with festive stalls. The Southbank Centre Winter Market along the Queen's Walk follows on 2 November, and the Trafalgar Square market — featuring the annual Norwegian Christmas tree — opens on 6 November and also runs to 3 January. Winter by the River near Tower Bridge opens 10 November, while Covent Garden opens 12 November with a 55-foot tree and handmade craft stalls. Winter Wonderland, one of the capital's most popular Christmas outings for 19 years running, opens 19 November and closes 3 January 2027. King's Cross Winter Market at Granary Square, featuring an Aardman-themed tree with Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph, runs 26 November to 3 January 2027. Camden Market also adds Thursday-night festive markets with brass bands from 26 November. Kingston's Bavarian-style market runs from 12 November to 3 January. Greenwich Market offers a 10-metre tree and a restored vintage carousel, and Borough Market concentrates its festive food offering throughout December, including rare-breed turkeys.