# Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs in Inverness 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best Christmas markets in Inverness 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 Inverness. 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 Inverness in [YEAR].

## Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in Inverness

- **Event Name**: Inverness Giant Christmas Market 2026
  - **Description**: Join us on Saturday 14th November from 10am until 3pm at Inverness Leisure for one of the biggest indoor Christmas Markets in the north of Scotland!

🎄There will be over 100 talented local artists, makers and bakers selling their handmade wares from all o
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/inverness-giant-christmas-market-2026/200030609685206
  - **Venue**: Inverness Leisure
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, nonprofit, charities, art, kids, calendar
- **Event Name**: Eastgate Light Switch On Market Weekend
  - **Description**: Inverness Christmas Light Switch on Market 2026
(In conjunction with In The City Markets)
Join us on Saturday 21st November and Sunday 22rd November for a 2 day Christmas Market at Eastgate Shopping Centre.
On Sunday **2nd November the lights will be swit
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/eastgate-light-switch-on-market-weekend/200030609686013
  - **Venue**: Eastgate Shopping Centre
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  - **Categories**: shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, art, christmas
- **Event Name**: Eastgate Christmas Countdown Markets
  - **Description**: Inverness Christmas Countdown Markets 
(In conjunction with In The City Markets)

Join us on Saturday 19th December and Sunday 20th December for a 2 day Christmas Market at Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Saturday Market Times:9am-5pm
Sunday Market Times:10am-
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/eastgate-christmas-countdown-markets/200030638109302
  - **Venue**: Eastgate Shopping Centre
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- **Event Name**: Eastgate - In The City Winter Market
  - **Description**: In the City Markets: November Winter Edition
✨🎄
Saturday 7th November - Eastgate Shopping Centre - Inverness
Kick off the festive season at our In the City markets! Dive into the holiday spirit with 30+ local vendors bringing you unique finds, handmade tr
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/eastgate-in-the-city-winter-market/200030609686821
  - **Venue**: Eastgate Shopping Centre
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs, christmas, shopping, holiday
- **Event Name**: Christmas Market
  - **Description**: This is a large Christmas market (over 50 stalls), come and have a look at what the talented crafters have made, get your Christmas shopping done. There will be a raffle too. Monies raised from event going to Adopt a Child.
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/christmas-market/200030280331148
  - **Venue**: Lochardil House Inverness
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs, christmas, shopping
- **Event Name**: The Emporium at The Christmas Market at Lochardil House Hotel
  - **Description**: The Emporium at The Christmas Market at Lochardil House Hotel
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/the-emporium-at-the-christmas-market-at-lochardil-house-hotel/200030574197330
  - **Venue**: Lochardil House Hotel
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Eastgate In The City Christmas Market
  - **Description**: In the City Markets: December Christmas Edition
✨🎄
Saturday 5th December - Eastgate Shopping Centre - Inverness City markets! Dive into the holiday spirit with 30+ local vendors bringing you unique finds, handmade treasures and Christmas shopping magic. 🎁
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/eastgate-in-the-city-christmas-market/200030609687225
  - **Venue**: Eastgate Shopping Centre
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs, christmas, shopping, holiday
- **Event Name**: Pre-Christmas market
  - **Description**: Our season finale and the perfect place to complete your Christmas shopping!
Bringing you some of the Highlands' finest growers, makers and producers since 1999, the Eastgate end of the High Street is the place to be on the first Saturday of the month fro
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/pre-christmas-market/200030446034422
  - **Venue**: High Street, IV1 1 Inverness, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs, christmas, shopping

## Trending Events in Inverness

- **Event Name**: The Highlands Business Show
  - **Description**: ✨ Join us for an incredible day at The Highlands Business Show, where opportunity and inspiration collide! This is your chance to connect with local entrepreneurs, discover innovative ideas, and explore exciting business ventures.Ma
  - **Venue**: Ross County Football Club
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- **Event Name**: Glen Affric Autumn Woodland & Intimate Landscape Photography Workshop
  - **Description**: Explore the ancient woodlands of Glen Affric during the height of autumn on this practical landscape photography workshop, focused on woodland composition, intimate landscapes and creative seeing.Rather than concentrating only on wide mountain v
  - **Venue**: Glen Affric
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- **Event Name**: Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2026
  - **Description**: Want to get fit? or Seasoned runner Not Local to Aberdeen but follow us
Raise funds for Mrs Murray's and help local dogs and cats in need by entering one of the categories in this years Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running Event.
Loch Ness M
  - **Venue**: Bught Park
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Inverness
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Derek Ryan Live at Eden Court Inverness on Friday, September 25, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Derek Ryan is taking over Eden Court Inverness on Friday, September 25, 2026, and with
  - **Venue**: Eden Court Inverness
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- **Event Name**: Monster the Loch 2026
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE!

The Monster returns on 19th September 2026

21.5 miles of legendary Scottish water.
One iconic challenge. Endless stories waiting to be made.

Row it. Paddle it. Pedal it.

Entries open Boxing Day.
  - **Venue**: Fort Augustus , IV63 6UJ Inverness, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Skeler in Inverness
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Skeler is Live at Mad Hatters on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Skeler is hitting Mad Hatters on Friday, October 2, 2026, and with chart-topping hits like
  - **Venue**: Mad Hatters
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- **Event Name**: Laura Lexx: Yo-Yo Inverness
  - **Description**: In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. Every unfiltered thought, and somehow, they still say they love you.

The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them.

And maybe, ju
  - **Venue**: Eden Court Theatre and Cinema
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- **Event Name**: MYSPACED - The 2003-2011 Party - Inverness
  - **Description**: Inverness !

Remember when your MySpace profile said everything about you?...
Your profile song.
Your Top 8.
Your side fringe.
Your skinny jeans.

For one night only, we're taking you back to the greatest era of music and internet culture on the 19th Sept
  - **Venue**: Botanic House Inverness
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- **Event Name**: Team SHA at Loch Ness Festival of Running
  - **Description**: Join us on the shores of the world’s most legendary loch for an unforgettable challenge with a powerful purpose. In 2026, lace up your trainers and take on the Loch Ness Festival of Running - whether it’s the marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Wee Nessie fun run -
  - **Venue**: Loch Ness View, Inverness, IV2 6, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Inverness?
  - **A:** Inverness Giant Christmas Market 2026 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Inverness Leisure), Eastgate Light Switch On Market Weekend (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Eastgate Shopping Centre), Eastgate Christmas Countdown Markets (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 09:00 am at Eastgate Shopping Centre), Eastgate - In The City Winter Market (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at Eastgate Shopping Centre), Christmas Market (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Lochardil House Inverness).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Inverness?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Inverness 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 Inverness?
  - **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 Inverness?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Inverness include Inverness Leisure, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Lochardil House Inverness.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Inverness?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Inverness include Moray Markets & Car Boot Sales, Julie MacLennan, The Emporium.
- **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 Inverness?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas Markets & Fairs category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas Markets & Fairs events are listed in Inverness.

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