# Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs in Leicester 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best Christmas markets in Leicester during 2026. Shop handmade gifts, holiday crafts, festive treats, artisan goods, and seasonal decorations while enjoying Christmas fairs, holiday markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities.
- **Category**: Christmas Markets & Fairs
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate the festive season at the best Christmas markets in Leicester. Explore holiday markets, Christmas fairs, artisan craft shows, seasonal shopping events, Christmas villages, festive food stalls, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're searching for unique handmade gifts, holiday decorations, or festive experiences, discover the top Christmas markets and holiday fairs happening across Leicester in [YEAR].

## Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in Leicester

- **Event Name**: Oadby Festive Light Switch On 2026
  - **Description**: 🎄 Oadby Town Centre Festive Light Switch On 2026 🎄

It’s nearly time to get Oadby feeling festive! 🎅✨

Join us on Saturday 14th November 2026, from 12pm until 8pm, for the Oadby Town Centre Festive Light Switch On.

Come along and enjoy an afternoon and e
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/oadby-festive-light-switch-on-2026/200030732235147
  - **Venue**: The Parade Oadby
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Workshops, Kids
- **Event Name**: Halloween Makers Market
  - **Description**: Spooky Makers Market!

Traders to be announced!

Interested in having a stall at one of our markets? Give us a message!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/halloween-makers-market/200030470554029
  - **Venue**: 59-61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Christmas Shopping Evening Under the Stars
  - **Description**: Celebrate the start of the festive season at our Christmas Shopping Evening under the Light of Stars installation.About this EventCelebrate the start of the festive season at our Christmas Shopping Evening. Enjoy our stel
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/christmas-shopping-evening-under-the-stars/100001995673651614
  - **Venue**: Leicester Cathedral
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  - **Price**: GBP 6
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Festive Market @Black Horse Aylestone
  - **Description**: Step Into Winter Magic at Our Festive Market! 
​Join us for a magical day of holiday cheer at the Black Horse in Aylestone on Saturday, 12th December 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM!
​Come together with family and friends to celebrate the season with wonde
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/festive-market-black-horse-aylestone/200030827705130
  - **Venue**: Black Horse Aylestone
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  - **Categories**: holiday, calendar, breakfast-with-santa
- **Event Name**: Christmas Market
  - **Description**: 🎄 XMAS MARKET UPDATE 🎄

Our Christmas Market on 15th November is now FULL! 🎅

Due to the fantastic response, we’re excited to announce a 2nd Christmas Market on Sunday 13th December, 12pm–4pm! 🎄✨

We’re reaching out to those who missed out on a stall at t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/christmas-market/200030765405715
  - **Venue**: Beaumont Leys, Leicester
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs

## Trending Events in Leicester

- **Event Name**: Leicester Business Show
  - **Description**: ✨ Join Us at the Leicester Business Show! ✨Calling all entrepreneurs and business lovers! Get ready for an inspiring day filled with networking, learning, and opportunities at the Leicester Business Show. This is your chance to conn
  - **Venue**: Leicester Tigers Rugby Club
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- **Event Name**: Kirtidan Gadhvi Live — King of Garba | Post-Navratri Garba Night Leicester
  - **Description**: Keep the Navratri celebrations going! Play Garba to live music by the legendary Kirtidan Gadhvi at our Post-Navratri celebration.About this Event👑 Celebrating Post-Navratri with Kirtidan Gadhvi – King of Garba 2026
  - **Venue**: Ramgarhia Community Centre
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard Cohen
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Leicester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Leonard Cohen at The Guildhall Museum under the gentle glow of
  - **Venue**: The Guildhall Museum
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- **Event Name**: Miss Great Britain National Final 2026
  - **Description**: Miss Great Britain is the UK's longest running, most prestigious pageant! Join us as we celebrate and crown the new 2026/27 titleholders.About this EventMiss Great Britain 2026 National Final
  - **Venue**: Athena Events Venue
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- **Event Name**: Leicester Diwali Shopping Festival Sunday 1st November 2026
  - **Description**: We are delighted to invite you to be part of the UK’s biggest indoor Diwali Shopping Festival taking place on Sunday 1st November 2026 at the Ramgharia Centre Leicester—close to the iconic Golden Mile renowned for its vibrant South Asian culture shoppi
  - **Venue**: Ramgarhia Community Centre
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- **Event Name**: Party and Bullshxt
  - **Description**: Party and Bullshxt
The Midlands Biggest Halloween Link Up PartyAbout this EventThe Midlands Biggest Halloween Link Up Party Ever With..3000+ RAVERS40+ UNI’S5 A
  - **Venue**: Club Republic
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- **Event Name**: Halloween Screamfest - Friday 30th October 🎃 BOOK NOW 🎃 ALLFRIGHTER TILL 5AM 🎃 [LAST 50 £5 TICKETS]
  - **Description**: HALLOWEEN SCREAMFEST - Friday 30th October
🚨 SCREAMFEST IS BACK! 🚨
The event that SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR returns for another HUGE Halloween takeover! 🎃👻
Tickets always go FAST, so get yours EARLY and don't miss out! 🎟️🔥
So get your masks out, get that blood
  - **Venue**: 2Funky Complex - Music & Event Venue Leicester
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- **Event Name**: Harry Enfield and No Chums
  - **Description**: Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-style stupid idot, Harry Enfield.

Harry will reflect on 40 years of being in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.

Then it'
  - **Venue**: De Montfort Hall
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- **Event Name**: Leicester's BIGGEST Halloween Festival | Leicester Freshers 2026
  - **Description**: Leicester's BIGGEST Halloween Festival | Leicester Freshers 2026

📍 ATHENA


After TWO YEARS STRAIGHT of SOLD OUT freshers shows, we thought it would only be right to come back to Leicester for a HUGE Halloween special in 2026 🔥!




🔊 MUSIC POLICY 🔊

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  - **Venue**: Athena Events Venue
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Oadby Festive Light Switch On 2026 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Parade Oadby), Halloween Makers Market (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at 59-61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester), Christmas Shopping Evening Under the Stars (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Leicester Cathedral), Festive Market @Black Horse Aylestone (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Black Horse Aylestone), Christmas Market (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 12:00 pm at Beaumont Leys, Leicester).
- **Q**: What Christmas Markets & Fairs events are happening in Leicester in October 2026?
  - **A:** Halloween Makers Market (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at 59-61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester include The Parade Oadby, 59-61 Braunstone Gate, Leicester, Leicester Cathedral.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester range from GBP 6 to GBP 6. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester include Oadby Town Centre, Metal Monocle Makers Market, Leicester Cathedral.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas Markets & Fairs events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas Markets & Fairs events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Leicester?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas Markets & Fairs category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas Markets & Fairs events are listed in Leicester.

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