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Edinburgh Christmas Market 2025
Will there be a Christmas Market in Edinburgh this Year?
Edinburgh Christmas Markets are an annual event and have already been given the go-ahead for 2025
The Scottish capital lights up at Christmas, with a huge Christmas market, a gorgeous outdoor/indoor ice rink, classic funfair rides, 100s of craft, food & drink stalls and live events.
Edinburgh Christmas Market Location
Edinburgh Christmas Market LocationWhere are the Edinburgh Christmas markets 2025?
Edinburgh’s Christmas Market is in the heart of the city at East Princes Street Gardens in the Mound Precinct and along George Street in New Town.
In the evenings the town looks magical all lit up and they have plenty of music and street entertainment too.
Best Sat Nav Address: East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2DG
The closest train station to the Christmas market is Edinburgh Waverley Station, a 5-minute walk.
Edinburgh Christmas Market Dates 2025
What date are the Christmas Markets in Edinburgh?
The predicted 2025 opening date for Edinburgh Christmas Market is Friday 14th November 2025
Previous Dates
- Friday 15th November 2024 – Saturday 4th January 2025
- Friday 17th November 2023 – Saturday 6th January 2024
Edinburgh Christmas Market Opening Times
Edinburgh Christmas Market will be open Daily at 10am until 10pm
Christmas Eve closes at 8pm and Closed Christmas Day.
Do you have to Pay Entry for Edinburgh Christmas Market?
No, it’s completely free to stroll around all of the Christmas markets in Edinburgh – day or night! The only things you would need to pay for are the ice skating rink, fairground rides, and purchases from stalls or food and drink vendors.
Cheap Hotels Near Edinburgh Christmas Market
The best time to visit the Edinburgh Christmas market if you’re planning to stay overnight is on a Sunday. Rooms go for as little as £30pp on Sundays which is 80% cheaper than a Friday or Saturday.
This search was based on Sunday 22nd December 2025
Travelodge – There are 4 to choose from within a 1 mile radius and priced from £64.99 per couple (£32.50 per person) Book a Stay
Premier Inn – There are 3 to choose from within a 1 mile radius and priced from £64 per couple (£32 per person) Book a Stay
What’s on at Edinburgh Christmas Market in 2025
- Castle of Light at Edinburgh Castle (Paid event)
- Christmas Market in East Princes Street Gardens
- Big Wheel at East Princes Street Gardens
- Christmas Tree Maze at Santa Land
- Fairground Rides at West Princes Street Gardens
- Santas Grotto & Santaland at St Andrew Square
- Outdoor Ice Rink at West George Street
- Live Events Choirs & Music throughout the city
How Busy is Edinburgh Christmas Market?
As with all Christmas markets, Edinburgh can get very busy. Weekdays are always best to visit if you’re looking to avoid crowds.
The weekends from Friday – Sunday are the busiest, as well as the full week prior to Christmas Day.
Other Popular UK Christmas Markets
- Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market
- Manchester Christmas Market
- Bath Christmas Market
- Brighton Christmas Market
- York Christmas Market
If you have any further questions about Edinburgh Christmas Market, please let us know in the comments below…
8 Comments
I’m gutted your not keeping the Santa story’s in the big tent this was a huge thing last year and so much better now your putting it back up at castle street why !!!!!
When to the tickets become available for Edinburgh Christmas market
Hi Dorothy, you don’t need tickets to enter the Market.
When and where can I purchase tickets for Santa’s trail and Santa’s grotto
I’ll reply here as soon as the information is released x
Hi
This looks amazing.
I was wondering if there is any coaches that goes there from Ipswich Suffolk or near here .
Happy 2 go for day before for a couple of days
As its a long journey but wroth it.
Thank you Marian payne
Hi just wondering if the Christmas markets are open weekdays during December 2024?
Hi Rita, yes they are 🙂