Christmas markets & fairs · 2026
Christmas markets and fairs near Glasgow
We’ve checked 9 Christmas markets and fairs within 31 miles of Glasgow. 9 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Thursday 22 October (Simply Christmas at the SEC).
3 are free to walk in. Paid entry starts at £4. The closest to the city centre is Simply Christmas at the SEC, about 1 mile from Glasgow.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Simply Christmas at the SEC
SEC Centre, Hall 4, Glasgow · 1 mile from Glasgow
- When
- Thu 22 Oct – Sun 25 Oct
- Times
- 10am – 4pm
- Price
- From £12
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Stalls
- 100
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Craft fair
Dates: Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 October 2026
Prices: Tickets from £12; save £2 per adult if bought before 18 October. One ticket covers Simply Christmas, The Creative Craft Show and The Stitching Show
About 100 festive retailers with Father Christmas photo opportunities, festive workshops and live music. Held in October, so it suits gift shopping more than a festive-atmosphere day.
Parking: Paid parking nearby with free buggy to the SECChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: creativecraftshow.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland at St Enoch Square
St Enoch Square, Glasgow
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- Price not published.
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Part of Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, which runs 20 November to 3 January across St Enoch Square and Glasgow Green; St Enoch Square dates not published
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland has two sites, St Enoch Square and Glasgow Green. The ice rink and circus are at Glasgow Green.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: glasgowswinterwonderland.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair at Geilsland House
Geilsland House, Geilsland Country Estate, Beith · 16 miles from Glasgow · run by Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
- When
- Sat 7 Nov – Sun 6 Dec
- Times
- 11am – 4pm
- Price
- Free entry and free parking
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Craft fair
Dates: Saturday 7 November, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026
A monthly indoor craft fair of more than 50 stalls, with new crafters each month and a two-day event in December.
Parking: Free parkingChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: scottishcraftfair.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Markets at Seamill Hydro
Firth Pavilion, Seamill Hydro Hotel, West Kilbride · 27 miles from Glasgow
- When
- Sun 15 Nov – Sun 22 Nov
- Times
- 11am – 5pm
- Price
- Free entry
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Sunday 15 and Sunday 22 November 2026
Market of hand-selected suppliers selling candles, jewellery, accessories, textiles, perfume and confectionery. The hotel's Tides restaurant serves brunch, lunch and afternoon tea on the same days.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: seamillhydro.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair
Ayr Racecourse, Ayr · 31 miles from Glasgow · run by Ayrshire Hospice
- When
- Saturday 14 November
- Times
- 10am – 4pm
- Price
- £4 entry, under-5s free; pay at the door
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Stalls
- 100
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 14 November 2026
Over 100 stalls across two floors selling gifts, festive cards and treats, with live entertainment, Santa visits, a bottle stall, tombola and raffle. No pre-booking needed.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: ayrshirehospice.org Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
- When
- Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- Price not published.
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Friday 20 November 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027 (selected dates and times)
Outdoor ice rink with a festive bar, a one-hour circus show (A Very Merry Circus) in a heated Big Top, and Santa's Grotto, where spaces are limited and booking early is advised. Additional support needs tickets are offered for the grotto and circus.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: glasgowswinterwonderland.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Paisley Small Business Saturday Christmas Market
High Street, Paisley town centre, Paisley
- When
- Saturday 5 December
- Times
- 10am – 4pm
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 5 December 2026
Annual one-day Christmas market on Paisley High Street for Small Business Saturday, with local traders.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: paisleyfirst.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Handmade in Ayr Christmas Market
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Sat 19 Dec
- Times
- 10am – 4pm
- Price
- Free
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Craft fair
Dates: Saturday 5 and Saturday 19 December 2026
Arts, crafts and gifts from Ayrshire makers, with a cafe and parking at the museum.
Parking: Parking on siteChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Hamilton Christmas Market
Hamilton town centre (venue to be announced), Hamilton · run by Hamilton Our Town
- When
- Saturday 19 December
- Price
- Not published
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Saturday 19 December 2026
Listed as an indoor event, still marked to be confirmed. Times and activities are due to be shared closer to the date.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: hamiltonourtown.co.uk Market details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Christmas at the SEC | Glasgow (1 mi) | Thu 22 Oct – Sun 25 Oct | £12 | Either |
| Glasgow's Winter Wonderland at St Enoch Square | Glasgow | Part of Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, which runs 20 November to 3 January across St Enoch Square and Glasgow Green; St Enoch Square dates not published | — | — |
| Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair at Geilsland House | Beith (16 mi) | Sat 7 Nov – Sun 6 Dec | Free | — |
| Christmas Markets at Seamill Hydro | West Kilbride (27 mi) | Sun 15 Nov – Sun 22 Nov | Free | — |
| Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair | Ayr (31 mi) | Saturday 14 November | £4 | Turn up |
| Glasgow's Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green | Glasgow | Fri 20 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | — | Either |
| Paisley Small Business Saturday Christmas Market | Paisley | Saturday 5 December | — | — |
| Handmade in Ayr Christmas Market | Alloway | Sat 5 Dec – Sat 19 Dec | Free | — |
| Hamilton Christmas Market | Hamilton | Saturday 19 December | — | — |
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Common questions
When do Christmas markets near Glasgow open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Simply Christmas at the SEC (Thu 22 Oct); Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair at Geilsland House (Sat 7 Nov); Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair (Sat 14 Nov); Christmas Markets at Seamill Hydro (Sun 15 Nov); Glasgow's Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green (Fri 20 Nov); plus 3 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Christmas markets and fairs near Glasgow free?
Yes: Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair at Geilsland House, Christmas Markets at Seamill Hydro and Handmade in Ayr Christmas Market are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair at £4.
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