Birmingham Christmas Market

About this car boot sale

A Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday car boot sale in Birmingham, the West Midlands, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Birmingham Christmas Market car boot sale, Birmingham — Photo: Brian McNeil (Wikimedia Commons), CC BY 3.0

Birmingham Christmas Market is the UK's largest authentic German-style Christmas market, taking over Victoria Square and New Street in the heart of Birmingham city centre (B3 3AA). It runs daily through the festive season, typically from early November right up to a few days before Christmas, drawing more than five million visitors each year.

In 2026 the market runs from Thursday 5 November to Thursday 24 December, opening 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Fridays and 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Saturdays. Entry is completely free, so there is no admission charge and no booking required — simply turn up and browse. As a curated market rather than a car boot sale, traders are appointed by the organiser, so there are no public pitch fees.

Expect over 150 festive stalls selling traditional German decorations, handmade gifts, mulled wine, bratwurst and seasonal food and drink, plus live entertainment. The site is fully outdoors with hardstanding, parking nearby, public toilets, plenty of refreshments and catering, disabled access, and dogs are welcome.

Last confirmed: 10 September 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from November to December, buyers from 10am.

Open on: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Next date: Thursday 5 November 2026 (expected)
Buyers from: 10:00 AM
Season: November to December
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: parking, toilets, refreshments, dogs on a lead and step-free access.

Dog friendly 🐾
Parking on site
Toilets on site
Food & drink ☕
Wheelchair access
Outdoor venue
Around 150 stalls

Only confirmed facilities are listed. Anything missing may still be there — tell us what to add.

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Entry is free for buyers; seller pitches trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

Free entry

Free

Gates open from 10:00 AM

Pitches for sellers

Trade stalls by application — contact the organiser

Prices are a guide from the latest listing details — please confirm with the organiser before travelling.

What to expect

Around 150 stalls, busiest in the first hour. A quick guide based on the opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 10:00 AM, when buyers are let in
Size & crowd: Busy (~150 stalls)

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Dog-friendly atmosphere
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
Mostly outdoors — few covered areas
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Birmingham Christmas Market: whether it is on this week, what time to arrive and what it costs.

Is Birmingham Christmas Market open today?

No — Birmingham Christmas Market is not on today (Monday 21 September). The next sale is Thursday 5 November.

Is Birmingham Christmas Market on tomorrow?

No — Birmingham Christmas Market is not on tomorrow (Tuesday 22 September). The next sale is Thursday 5 November.

Is Birmingham Christmas Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Birmingham Christmas Market is not on this weekend (26–27 September). The next sale is Thursday 5 November.

What time does Birmingham Christmas Market start?

Buyers can arrive from 10:00 AM.

What are the 2026 dates for Birmingham Christmas Market?

The next 2026 dates for Birmingham Christmas Market are Thu 5 Nov, Fri 6 Nov and Sat 7 Nov.

How much does Birmingham Christmas Market cost?

Buyer entry is free and a seller pitch costs trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

When is the next Birmingham Christmas Market?

The next sale is expected on Thu 5 Nov, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Is there parking at Birmingham Christmas Market?

Yes, there is parking on site for visitors.

Is Birmingham Christmas Market dog friendly?

Yes, well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.

Does Birmingham Christmas Market run all year round?

Birmingham Christmas Market runs seasonally, November to December.

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Please contact the car boot organiser or check their official website to confirm it is running. Some car boot sales cancel due to poor weather if they do not have indoor facilities.