What to expect at Liverpool Christmas Market in 2026

News imageLiverpool City Council A GCI image of how St George's Plateau might look at night with the new market in 2026. You can see the existing statues and grand columns of St George's Hall. In the foreground is an ice rink festooned with fairy lights and crowds of people filling the plateau. Liverpool City Council
An artist's impression of how the 2026 market and ice rink could look

With just weeks to go until Liverpool's Christmas Market opens for another festive season we look at what you can expect this year.

What is new for 2026?

A new outdoor ice-skating rink is planned for St George's Plateau, directly opposite Lime Street Station.

The traditional Christmas market will feature local traders alongside other attractions including a giant Ferris wheel, vintage carousel, snow slide, Santa Land and a range of bars.

When does it open?

The Christmas Market returns to St George's Hall on 21 November and runs until 3 January 2027.

This is the first year the event has not ended before Christmas.

News imageLiverpool Christmas Market at night showing traditional wooden chalets lit up on St George's Plateau with St George's Hall lit up with white lights.
Liverpool Christmas Market is returning to St George's Hall

Where is it?

The market will form a u-shape around St George's Hall, organisers have said.

The ice rink is planned for St George's Plateau opposite Lime Steet, while William Brown Street and St George's Place will also be transformed.

The postcode to use to find the site is L1 1JJ.

How much does it cost?

Admission is free but there will be additional charges for attractions such as the ice skating with prices starting at £11 for children up to the age of 12 and £13 for adults.

How do I get there?

The Christmas Market is located outside St George's Hall.

Train: St George's Hall is located directly opposite Lime Street Station and is a six-minute walk from Central Station.

Bus: Queen Square Bus Station is a five-minute walk away.

Car: Nearby parking includes St John's Shopping Centre, the Queen Square Q Park and Mount Pleasant Car Park.

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