Edinburgh Christmas Market opens for seven-week festive season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 23:13 · Archive

Edinburgh's Christmas Market has opened in East Princes Street Gardens, running until 3 January with over 80 stalls, live entertainment and rides.

Edinburgh's Christmas Market has officially opened for 2026 in East Princes Street Gardens, with the capital's festive programme running until 3 January. A free concert at the Ross Bandstand on Saturday afternoon marked the start of celebrations.

The market features over 80 stalls offering handmade decorations, trinkets and food from across the globe. Popular attractions including the LNER Big Wheel and Star Flyer have returned, offering views across the capital. Entertainment includes Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle and Scottish group the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Returning traders include Wholly Waffles, a Dutch stroopwafel bakery, and local businesses such as Kydds Crafts, which sells sustainable candles and upcycled furniture. New additions include Pine Eye Studio, bringing locally-made ceramics for the first time, and The Natural Larder Collective, offering Scottish food and drink brands with a focus on sustainability. Other new traders include Leanne Arts and Crafts and Selbrae House.

How it is being reported

• Edinburgh Christmas Market prices revealed as world-famous attraction opens its doors for 2026This year’s Christmas Market is open in Princes Street Garden until January 3Edinburgh Evening News · 14 Nov, 17:23
• What's new at Edinburgh Christmas Market for 2026 as festivities get underwayThe capital's festive events programme will run for the next seven weeks.Edinburgh Live · 14 Nov, 16:39

In this story: Edinburgh · East Princes Street Gardens · Girls Aloud · Nadine Coyle · Red Hot Chilli Pipers · Ross Bandstand

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