Shoreditch does Christmas through its markets rather than one big fair. This guide lists the festive events in and around Shoreditch that have confirmed 2026 dates on an official page. It will be updated as more are announced.
Dates confirmed so far
Old Spitalfields Market light switch-on: Wednesday 11 November
Old Spitalfields Market switches on its Christmas lights on 11 November. The event runs from 4pm to 7.30pm, with music from 4pm, a gospel choir from 5pm and the switch-on at 6pm. There is free face painting and Christmas craft for children from 4pm. The market’s traders stay open through the evening.
Open Art Market, Sclater Street: Sundays 15 November and 6 December
The Open Art Market sets up on Sclater Street, the road between Shoreditch High Street station and Brick Lane, from 10am to 3pm. It has stalls from independent artists and makers.
Urban Makers at Spitalfields: 28 and 29 November
The Urban Makers guest market of independent makers runs at Old Spitalfields Market on the last weekend of November, as well as every Wednesday.
TOAST Festive Market: Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 December
The clothing brand TOAST holds a market of independent makers at Kachette, 347 Old Street, a former railway ticket hall. It is open on Thursday from 3pm to 7pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 7pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Christmas Wonderland at Brick Lane Music Hall: 19 November to 19 December
Despite the name, Brick Lane Music Hall is not on Brick Lane. It is at 443 North Woolwich Road in Silvertown, E16. Its Christmas variety show is led by Vincent Hayes, with tickets from £55 for afternoon tea performances and £65 for lunchtime shows.
Christmas opening times at Spitalfields
- 21 to 23 December: full market, 10am to 6pm
- 24 December: vintage market, 9am to 5pm
- 25 December: closed
- 26 December: retail stalls closed, some food traders open
- 31 December: full market, 10am to 5pm
Not yet confirmed for 2026
Columbia Road’s shops opened late on Wednesday evenings in the run-up to Christmas in 2025, from 5pm to 9pm. Dates for 2026 have not been published yet. This guide will add them when they are. Until then, the Columbia Road guide covers the Sunday flower market.
Christmas shopping in Shoreditch
For independent gifts, see the Shoreditch shopping guide and the Shoreditch markets guide. For food and drink between shops, see lunch in Shoreditch.