What’s On This Christmas 2025 at Old Spitalfields Market

We've decked the halls, lit the wreaths and prepared a whole programme of events for you to enjoy this December. Tis the season to eat, drink, shop and be merry after all...

Ho Ho… Hold on it’s almost Christmas. Don’t panic, we have all the shopping opportunities, events and seasonal specials you need to feel festive.

FESTIVE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Until early January
Pose for a Christmas Pic

The decorations are up and the lights are lit, so get in front of our present-filled phone box under under London’s biggest wreaths for a pic that’s worthy of your Christmas cards (or certainly your insta grid).

From 1st December
Children’s Festive Treasure Trail

From the 1st December keep the kiddos entertained while you shop with our festive treasure trail. Pick up our illustrated treasure map and use the clues provided to find the stickers hidden with x 6 traders shops or restaurants in the market to complete the illustration. Completed Take your completed sheet to the final trader to claim your prize.

6th December, 11am – 12.30pm
Join in carol singing with The BIG Sing choir

We’ve invited the BIG Sing choir to fill the music with the sounds of Christmas and will be encouraging the community and passers by to join in too. Head to the market on Saturday morning to enjoy some uplifting singing.

6th 13th and 20th December, 1 pm – 4pm.
Santa Saturdays

Keep the kids entertained while you shop. Come to the market and meet Santa’s favourite elf helper on the 6th Dec and Father Christmas himself on the 13th and 20th. No booking is required and meeting Father Christmas will be on a first come first served basis.

Throughout December
Shop Vintage at Charity Super.Mkt

Tick the sustainable AND charitable-giving boxes this Christmas. Pick up a vintage treasure for your next Christmas party or a pre-loved Christmas jumper in time for the Save the Children Christmas Jumper day on the 11th December..

Fri 5th & 19th December
Secure Christmas Tunes & Gifts at our Vinyl Market

Record Fair Friday never disappoints, whether you are looking to the perfect gift for a music lover or a serious seasonal soundtrack.

Every Wednesday
Explore the Urban Makers Christmas Market

Looking for special presents you won’t find online? The talented Urban Makers have stalls filled with options.

Every Thursday
Shop our Antiques and Vintage Market

The perfect place to pick up unique vintage decorations and homewares, along with beautifully unique gifting ideas.

Our Daily Market, Retailers and Food & Drink traders are open every day up to and including Christmas Eve. You will find full details of our Christmas and New Year opening times here.