Christmas markets · Cardiff
Cardiff Christmas Market 2026: dates, opening times, Winter Wonderland
Cardiff Christmas Market runs from 12 November to 23 December 2026 (Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, to 7pm on Thursdays in December, Sundays 10am–5pm) across St John Street, Working Street, Hills Street and Trinity Street. Cardiff's Winter Wonderland, with the ice rink and rides, opens on 12 November.
3 markets · checked October 2026
- Cardiff Winter Wonderland2026: 12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
- Cardiff Christmas Market (St John Street)2026: 12 Nov – 23 Dec 2026Free entry.
- Cardiff Christmas Festival2026 dates to be confirmedShows ticketed; drinks expensive.
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Winter festival · Cardiff
Cardiff Winter Wonderland
🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- Ice skating
- Funfair rides and games
- City-centre lights
What visitors sayGoogle 4.1 ★ · 591 reviews
Families enjoy the lights, games and rides; others found it small, with expensive and average food.
Fine with kids in Cardiff; not a destination for a Christmas market as such.
- 2026
- 12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
- Last season
- 13 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Winter festival · Cardiff
Cardiff Christmas Festival
Christmas festival with shows in a Spiegeltent — from children's shows like 'Jack Frost' to musicals and tribute acts.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Spiegeltent in Sophia Gardens
- Family show 'Jack Frost' with aerial acts
- Musicals, burlesque and tribute acts
- Accessible site with food stalls
What visitors sayGoogle 4.8 ★ · 184 reviews
Audiences rate the shows highly — warm venue, good views from every seat, West End-standard singing and interactive characters children love. A few found a show basic for the ticket price; drinks are pricey.
The best Christmas show-plus-market night in Wales — book the family show early.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- Cost
- Shows ticketed; drinks expensive.
Getting there and parking
- Sophia Gardens is a 15-minute walk from Cardiff Central or Queen Street station.
Worth knowing
- Book tickets for weekend shows well ahead.
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Christmas market
Christmas market · Cardiff
Cardiff Christmas Market (St John Street)
Cardiff's Christmas market of Welsh arts and crafts around St John's Church in the city centre, 10am–6pm (5pm Sundays).
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Welsh arts and crafts
- Around St John's Church
- Open daily for six weeks
Cardiff's craft market — the best place in the city for gifts; Winter Wonderland is for rides.
- 2026
- 12 Nov – 23 Dec 2026
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central stations are both within 10 minutes' walk.
Worth knowing
- 2026 hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm (to 7pm every Thursday in December), Sundays 10am–5pm.
- Stalls spread across St John Street, Working Street, Hills Street and Trinity Street.
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Questions
When does the Cardiff Christmas market 2026 open and close?
2026 dates — Cardiff Christmas Market (St John Street): 12 Nov – 23 Dec 2026. Cardiff Winter Wonderland: 12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027. For Cardiff Christmas Festival, the 2026 dates are not confirmed yet.
What are the Cardiff Christmas market opening hours?
Cardiff Christmas Market (St John Street) — 2026 hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm (to 7pm every Thursday in December), Sundays 10am–5pm. Hours can change, so check the organiser's site before you go.
Is the Cardiff Christmas market free to enter?
Cardiff Christmas Market (St John Street): Free entry. Cardiff Christmas Festival: Shows ticketed; drinks expensive.
How many Christmas markets are there in Cardiff?
Our guide lists 3 Christmas markets in Cardiff: Cardiff Christmas Market (St John Street), Cardiff Winter Wonderland and Cardiff Christmas Festival.
How do I get to the Cardiff Christmas market?
Cardiff Christmas Market (St John Street): Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central stations are both within 10 minutes' walk.