Melton Mowbray Christmas

A free three-day Christmas market in Melton Mowbray's Market Place with festive stalls, seasonal shopping and a Christmas lights switch-on evening.

From 27 to 29 November 2026, Melton Mowbray hosts a three-day Christmas event with festive market stalls in the town centre offering local independent makers, decorations, artisan food and drink and gifts. The market runs with different opening hours each day, from 11am to 8pm on Friday, 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. On the Friday evening there is a Christmas lights switch-on from 6pm to 8pm, with live music from Rock Choir, an appearance from Santa and the lights switched on at 6.40pm, followed by special guests.