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Port Solent Festival of Christmas Markets

Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 December 2026 Opens in 22 days

10am–4pm both days (2026)

Port Solent marina, The Boardwalk (undercover stalls), Portsmouth, Hampshire · South East England

MakersFood & drink Free entry 100 stalls

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The covered timber boardwalk running past shops and cafe tables at Port Solent marina
The covered boardwalk at Port Solent in Portsmouth, where the Festival of Christmas Markets is held (photo 2010) — Photo: Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA 2.0

A two-day Christmas market with over 100 undercover stalls around the marina at Port Solent, on the northern edge of Portsmouth.

Port Solent, the marina and shopping complex at the top of Portsmouth Harbour, holds a Christmas market weekend in early December with more than 100 stalls, including local makers and artisans selling handmade gifts, decorations and other finds.

The stalls are set out under cover, so the market goes ahead whatever the weather, and the marina's cafes and restaurants are on hand for something to eat.

Entry and parking are free. Visit South East England warns that it can be very busy in the mornings.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Sat 5 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 Coming up
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2025–26 Sat 6 – Sun 7 Dec 202510am–4pm both days Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 8 November 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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