Lincoln Christmas Market 2026 – Dates & Opening Times

About this car boot sale

A Saturday, Thursday and Friday part-covered car boot sale in Lincoln, the East Midlands, with its dates, times, prices and facilities below.

Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market is a three-day festive market held inside Lincoln Cathedral and in its historic grounds on Minster Yard, at the top of Steep Hill. Traders sell festive gifts, crafts, food and seasonal treats. It is run by the cathedral itself and is not the former council-run Lincoln Christmas Market, which ended after 2022. In 2026 it takes place from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 December.

Entry is by timed ticket only and pre-booking is essential: everyone aged 18 months and over needs a ticket, and cathedral annual passes and memberships are not valid. Thursday has a twilight session from 7pm to 10pm; Friday has sessions from 9.30am to 1pm, 2pm to 5.30pm and 6.30pm to 10pm; Saturday has sessions from 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Last admission is half an hour before each session ends. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the market. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Details confirmed on the organiser's website, October 2026.

Opening season & schedule

Open on Saturdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from December to December, buyers from 9.30am on Saturdays, 7pm on Thursdays and 9.30am on Fridays.

Open on: Saturday, Thursday and Friday
Next date: Thursday 3 December 2026 (expected)
Saturdays: Buyers 9.30am · Closes 5pm
Thursdays: Buyers 7pm · Closes 10pm
Fridays: Buyers 9.30am · Closes 10pm
Season: December to December
Frequency: Weekly
Bank holidays: No

Features & Amenities

Confirmed on site: refreshments.

Food & drink ☕
Mixed venue

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

Car boot sale pricing & entry fees

Buyers pay ticketed: pre-booking essential via Eventbrite; everyone aged 18 months and over needs a ticket. Seller pitches trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

Entry for buyers

Ticketed: pre-booking essential via Eventbrite; everyone aged 18 months and over needs a ticket

Gates open from 9.30am on Saturdays, 7pm on Thursdays and 9.30am on Fridays

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

A quick guide based on this sale's opening times, size and facilities; see the reviews below for first-hand accounts.

Best time to arrive: From 9.30am on Saturdays, 7pm on Thursdays and 9.30am on Fridays, when buyers are let in
Size & crowd: Varies by week

Variety of second-hand bargains
Good food & drink options
Family-friendly atmosphere
Busiest first thing on a Saturday morning
Parking can be limited — arrive early
Bring cash — most sellers are cash only

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market open today?

No — Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market is not on today (Thursday 1 October). The next sale is Thursday 3 December.

Is Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market on tomorrow?

No — Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market is not on tomorrow (Friday 2 October). The next sale is Thursday 3 December.

Is Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market open this Saturday or Sunday?

No — Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market is not on this weekend (3–4 October). The next sale is Thursday 3 December.

What time does Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market start?

Saturdays: buyers from 9.30am, closes around 5pm. Thursdays: buyers from 7pm, closes around 10pm. Fridays: buyers from 9.30am, closes around 10pm.

What are the 2026 dates for Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market?

The next 2026 dates for Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market are Thu 3 Dec, Fri 4 Dec and Sat 5 Dec.

How much does Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market cost?

Buyer entry is ticketed: pre-booking essential via Eventbrite; everyone aged 18 months and over needs a ticket and a seller pitch costs trade stalls by application — contact the organiser.

When is the next Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market?

The next sale is expected on Thu 3 Dec, based on its regular schedule. It runs every Saturday (December to December), every Thursday (December to December) and every Friday (December to December).

Is there parking at Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market?

Parking is limited — arrive early or use nearby parking.

Is Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market dog friendly?

Dogs are not listed for this sale — check with the organiser before travelling.

Does Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market run all year round?

No — Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market runs seasonally, from December to December.

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Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market