Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Cirencester Advent Market

The Christmas lights switch-on and a ‘supersized’ Sunday street market of 100-plus stalls in Cirencester town centre.

DATES CHECKED ✦ C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S.COM ✦ 8 Nov 2026
Dates
28 – 29 Nov 2026
Opening hours
Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 9am–5pm
Stalls
100
Address
Market Place, Castle Street and Cricklade Street, Cirencester

Dates last checked 8 November 2026 · source · Always confirm with the organiser before travelling.

Cirencester Town Council’s Advent weekend begins with a market and the Christmas lights switch-on in the Market Place on Saturday 28 November. On Sunday 29 November a ‘supersized’ Advent Market of more than 100 stalls spreads across the Market Place, Castle Street and Cricklade Street, with street entertainers and music.

Good to know

Roads close from 5.30pm on Friday 27 November until midnight on Sunday. The council warns it gets very crowded and asks visitors not to bring dogs, other than assistance dogs. Sunday hours are listed differently on two council pages, so allow for a 10am–4pm core.

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