Southbank Centre Winter Market
51°30′ N 0°07′ WLondon
The Southbank Centre Winter Market lines Queen's Walk on the Thames with chalets of street food, bars and craft stalls, and suits an evening stroll along the river more than serious gift shopping. Its 2026 dates were not published when we checked on 10 October 2026; in 2025 it ran from 3 November to 4 January 2026, closing on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
We have no 2026 dates for Southbank Centre Winter Market yet.
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 3, 2025 to January 4, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sun 11:00–21:00
This market is mostly about eating and drinking by the river. The 2025 line-up leaned on street food such as Himalayan dumplings and Yorkshire pudding wraps, with Dutch pancakes for afters. Craft traders selling jewellery and decorations fill the gaps between the bars.
The walk is the draw. Queen's Walk runs along the Thames past the Southbank Centre, and the London Eye turns a short way upriver, so it pairs well with an evening on the South Bank. Check the Southbank Centre site for the 2026 dates before you go.
Worth knowing
- Check the Southbank Centre's own site for 2026 dates and hours before planning around this market.
- Plan for the food traders, which stayed open to 22:00 in 2025, an hour after the craft chalets closed.
Quick answers about Southbank Centre Winter Market
When is the Southbank Centre Winter Market 2026?
The 2026 dates of the Southbank Centre Winter Market were not published when we checked on 10 October 2026. In 2025 it ran from 3 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Is the Southbank Centre Winter Market open on Christmas Day?
No, it was closed on Christmas Day in 2025, and also on 31 December and 1 January.