Back for its 5th year, The Folkestone Festive Marketplace sees The Goods Yard, Marketplace and surrounding areas transform into a Christmassy Oasis of snow blizzards, independent market huts, festive films, live music and special, one -off events.
Featured as one of The Time’s 7 Loveliest Boutique Christmas Markets in last year, 2025’s Marketplace will continue to build on the success of previous years. Expect our free programme of events, animations and the much anticipated return of our Harbour Grotto.
Applications are now open for this years Festive Marketplace. You can view our application pack at the bottom of this page.
14th November - 24th December
Our Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 14th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, the switch will be flicked at 7pm.
It will be open every Friday & Saturday, 11am - 7pm and every Sunday , 11am - 6pm until 21st December. In the run up to the big day the Festive Marketplace will be open 11am - 6pm on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th December.
Join us from 26th December - 1st January 2026 for - Crimbo Limbo!
The Goods Yard will be an escape from the endless turkey sandwiches and cold mince pies. All Street Food traders will be open 11am - 4pm , with family favourite film on The Harbour Screen.
Our Festive Programme is set to return this year; expect all your favourite festive classics to return and our traditional screening of A Muppets Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve
Titles will be announced closer to the opening of the Festive Marketplace, for now enjoy our free summer programme of outdoor cinema classics.
Interested and want to learn more? All the information you need including dates, hours, trading options, prices and more can be found in the document below.
Details
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Starting on 14th November for our light switch on (4pm - 8pm) right up to Christmas Eve.
The Festive Marketplace will be open Fridays (11 - 7), Saturdays (11 - 7) & Sundays (11 - 6), plus the 22nd - 24th(11 - 6). -
Give the information booklet above a read; it has all the info you need to understand what we are looking for. If you want to apply now, click here.
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Head to page 6 of the document above for a full, detailed breakdown of the costs and different trading options available.
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For the first time ever Festive Marketplace traders will be able to opt in trade during Crimbo Limbo (26th Dec - 1st Jan). More details about this can be found in the document above.