The Liverpool Christmas Market is back at St George’s Hall for 2026, this time alongside a new outdoor ice rink, Skate St George’s, from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Local traders set up around the rink on St George’s Plateau, opposite Lime Street station. There’s also a covered rink and rides at the Pier Head, plus pop-up markets at Basnett Street and the Cunard Building on selected dates.
Liverpool Christmas Market 2026: key facts
| Main market | St George’s Plateau, with Skate St George’s |
| Dates | 21 November 2026 – 3 January 2027 |
| Opening hours | Not yet published. Check the Skate St George’s website before you go |
| Waterfront | Liverpool Christmas Wonderland at Pier Head: covered ice rink, rides and games (dates to be confirmed) |
| Pop-up markets | Basnett Street and Cunard Building, selected dates (to be announced) |
| Entry | Market areas free; skating and rides ticketed |
Where is the Liverpool Christmas Market?
The main site is St George’s Plateau, the open space in front of St George’s Hall on Lime Street. For 2026 it’s run by Underbelly as Skate St George’s, an outdoor ice rink with a Christmas market of local traders around it, against the columns of the hall. If you arrive by train, you’ll see it as soon as you walk out of Lime Street station.
Down on the waterfront, Liverpool Christmas Wonderland at the Pier Head has a covered ice rink, thrill rides and games, with the Three Graces behind it. Smaller pop-up markets with independent local businesses are planned for Basnett Street and the Cunard Building, and the council says their dates will be announced shortly.
Skating and things to do
- Skate St George’s: outdoor skating on the plateau from 21 November to 3 January. Book a session online, as evenings and weekends sell out.
- Liverpool Christmas Wonderland at the Pier Head: a covered rink, so it works in the rain, plus rides for older kids.
- Liverpool City Halls: Story Time with Santa, Carols by Lantern Light and performances of A Christmas Carol.
- Christmas shopping on Church Street, Bold Street and at Liverpool ONE, all within walking distance.
Food and drink at the Liverpool Christmas Market
Expect the usual festive line-up from the stalls: mulled wine, hot chocolate, sausages and sweet treats. The full trader list hasn’t been published yet. For a sit-down meal, the streets around Lime Street, Bold Street and the Baltic Triangle have plenty of restaurants and street food.
If it’s your first visit, try a bowl of scouse, the meat and vegetable stew the city’s nickname comes from. Lots of pubs and cafés in the centre serve it.
Getting there
Liverpool Lime Street is directly opposite St George’s Hall, so the market is a two-minute walk from the platforms. From there it’s about 15 to 20 minutes on foot down to the Pier Head, or you can take the Merseyrail to James Street. Driving into the centre on December weekends is slow, so the train is the easier option.
For session times and tickets, see the official Skate St George’s page.
Luggage storage near the Liverpool Christmas Market
Coming in for the day, or checking out of your hotel before an evening train? Leave the suitcase behind before you go skating or browse the stalls. Radical Storage has partner locations around the city centre, including near Lime Street, Liverpool ONE and the Albert Dock. You can find luggage storage near St George’s Hall and book online in a couple of minutes.
Each bag is protected up to €10,000, cancellation is free, and Radical Storage has 16.5K+ locations in 2.3K+ cities, rated 4.8/5 by travellers.
Tips for your visit
- Book skating sessions in advance for weekends and the school holidays.
- Bring a waterproof jacket. The plateau and the Pier Head are both exposed to the wind off the Mersey.
- Check the pop-up market dates nearer the time if you want to visit Basnett Street or the Cunard Building.
Liverpool Christmas Market FAQ
The market and ice rink at St George’s Hall run from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
On St George’s Plateau, in front of St George’s Hall and opposite Lime Street station. There are also pop-up markets at Basnett Street and the Cunard Building on selected dates.
Yes. Skate St George’s is an outdoor rink on the plateau, and Liverpool Christmas Wonderland at the Pier Head has a covered rink.
You can walk around the market stalls for free. Skating sessions and rides need tickets.
The 2026 hours have not been published yet. Check the Skate St George’s website before you travel.
Yes. Radical Storage has partner locations near Lime Street, Liverpool ONE and the Albert Dock. Book online and each bag is protected up to €10,000.