What’s On Christmas 2023

We're open 7 days a week for the ultimate East London Christmas shopping experience

We’re open 7 days a week. Come and see the giant wreaths and our beautifully lit Victorian market roof.

Join us for the launch of our Christmas Season on the 15th November when we light up the market and our famous Christmas wreaths.

Every Wednesday we’re running Christmas Shopping Socials where you’ll find mulled wine and apple juice, mince pies being served and festive live music in the centre of the market.

Shop with us everyday until the 24th December and enjoy the ultimate Christmas shopping day out.

Discover Christmas gifting for everyone Shop our traders in the centre of the market and well known retailers and independent brands on the perimeter. See our Events page for festive In-store events

Feast on some of London’s best street food in the centre of the market, or dine in at one of our restaurants.

Party with us. With festive menus and private dining rooms available to book at venues across the market.

Make your own wreaths, centrepieces or Christmas gifts at one of our festive workshops or round off the festive season with a Santa life drawing class

Read on for more details and to book!

Festive Food & Drink perfect for Christmas Parties

From insta-worth Christmas cocktails, to unmissable seasonal menus, the Market’s restaurants do winter well.

Wondering where to book for your annual knees up, however big or small?

You’ll find our guide to each venues Christmas 23 offering HERE.

Christmas Shopping Social Wednesdays

Join us every Wednesday afternoon in the run up to Christmas for music, mulled wine and mince pies in the middle of the market.

Running each week from 2pm – 5pm, this celebration of the very best Christmas shopping and treats , including seasonal pop-ups and specials, guest markets from Urban Makers and more…

Coming with a group or workmates? Contact laura@oldspitalfieldsmarket.com to discuss our Christmas group and corporate packages.

Seasonal Sip and Paint Sessions

If you want to explore your artistic side, while also having some festive fun, why not book into ArtPlay’s Seasonal Sip and Paint classes. Chose from bauble painting to bottomless prosecco, abstract art to a (fully clothed!) Santa life drawing.

These sessions are a chance to bond with friends, celebrate with team members and create artwork that would make a great Christmas gift or decoration.

The bar will be open for drinks as you draw, making it a wonderful alternative Christmas activity to do with friends or colleagues.

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