# Seattle Christmas Market 2026 > Seattle Christmas Market in Seattle, Washington: Nov 20 to Dec 26, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/seattle/ Seattle, [Washington](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/washington/) Friday, November 20 to Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Dates | Friday, November 20 to Saturday, December 26, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25 | | Hours | Monday to Friday, Nov 20 to Dec 13: **4 pm to 9 pm** Saturday and Sunday, Nov 20 to Dec 13: **11:30 am to 9 pm** Black Friday, Nov 27: **11:30 am to 9 pm** Monday to Friday, Dec 14 to 18: **11:30 am to 9 pm** Dec 19 to 23: **10 am to 9:30 pm** Christmas Eve: **10 am to 7 pm** Dec 26: **11:30 am to 9 pm** Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; reopens for one last day on Dec 26. | | Where | South Fountain Lawn and Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, below the Space Needle 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.6211,-122.3522) | | Admission | Ticket needed. Timed-entry tickets by date and time; kids 6 and under free; Season Pass $31.99, Family Season Pass $64.99 (2026) | | Transit | Seattle Center is a short ride from downtown on the Monorail from Westlake Center. | | Dogs | No pets except service animals, apart from designated Yappy Hour days. | | Organizer | Seattle Christmas Market (the team behind the Vancouver Christmas Market). [Official website](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=47.6211&lng=-122.3522&address=Seattle%2C%20WA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_seattle_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide. - [Seattle Christmas Market](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/), checked November 4, 2026 Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## Seattle Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does Seattle Christmas Market open in 2026? It opens on Friday, November 20, 2026. ### When does Seattle Christmas Market close for the season? The last day is Saturday, December 26, 2026. ### What are Seattle Christmas Market's hours? Monday to Friday, Nov 20 to Dec 13 4 pm to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday, Nov 20 to Dec 13 11:30 am to 9 pm; Black Friday, Nov 27 11:30 am to 9 pm; Monday to Friday, Dec 14 to 18 11:30 am to 9 pm; Dec 19 to 23 10 am to 9:30 pm; Christmas Eve 10 am to 7 pm; Dec 26 11:30 am to 9 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; reopens for one last day on Dec 26. ### Is Seattle Christmas Market open every day? Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25. ### Is Seattle Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving? No. The organizer lists it as closed on Thanksgiving. ### Is Seattle Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve? Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day. ### Where is Seattle Christmas Market? South Fountain Lawn and Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, below the Space Needle, in Seattle, Washington. The address is 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109. ### Is Seattle Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket? You need a ticket. Timed-entry tickets by date and time; kids 6 and under free; Season Pass $31.99, Family Season Pass $64.99 (2026). ## About Seattle Christmas Market A ticketed European-style Christmas market on the lawn and in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, with European and local vendors, a carousel, a heated beer hall and Santa visits. It runs from late November to the day after Christmas. ## Where Is Seattle Christmas Market? South Fountain Lawn and Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, below the Space Needle, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### By Transit The market suggests taking Link light rail to Westlake Station downtown and changing to the Seattle Center Monorail, which runs about every 10 minutes and drops you at Seattle Center, about a tenth of a mile in a straight line from the market. A one-way Monorail ride is $4 for adults and $2 for youth 6 to 18 (October 2026), paid by card, phone or ORCA. The Monorail runs until 9 pm Sunday to Thursday and 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. King County Metro routes 1, 2, 4, 8, 13, 24, 29, 31, 33 and the RapidRide D Line also serve Seattle Center. Source: [Seattle Christmas Market](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/plan-your-trip/), checked October 28, 2026; [Seattle Center](https://www.seattlecenter.com/visitor-info/getting-here), checked October 28, 2026; [Seattle Center Monorail](https://www.seattlemonorail.com/buy-tickets-to-ride-with-us/), [page 2](https://www.seattlemonorail.com/ride-with-us/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Parking The market points drivers to the Seattle Center garages, where parking is $20 for up to five hours on market days if you show a valid market ticket (October 2026). Ordinary self-park rates run from $6 for an hour to $15 for up to 12 hours, and Seattle Center warns that rates go up when big events are on at Climate Pledge Arena next door. All three facilities below have accessible stalls; the Mercer Street Garage's are not van-accessible because of its 7'7" height limit. | Garage | Address | Rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 5th Avenue N. Garage | 516 Harrison St (entrances on Harrison St and Republican St) | $20 up to 5 hours with a market ticket (October 2026) | | Mercer Street Garage | 650 3rd Ave N (entrance on 3rd Ave N) | $20 up to 5 hours with a market ticket (October 2026) | | Theatre Commons ADA Parking Lot | 2nd Ave N and Mercer St | $20 up to 5 hours with a market ticket (October 2026) | Source: [Seattle Christmas Market](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/plan-your-trip/), checked October 28, 2026; [Seattle Center](https://www.seattlecenter.com/visitor-info/parking), checked October 28, 2026. ### Accessibility The main entrance on the west side of the Fisher Rooftop is fully accessible, and wheelchair users may use the Season Pass line to skip the queue. An elevator at the east end of the Alpen Haus (Fisher Pavilion) links the levels. Accessible restrooms, changing tables and water fountains are at both ends of the Alpen Haus, and private nursing areas are inside it. Sensory kits with headphones are lent from the Info Hut for a $50 refundable deposit. A caregiver gets in free with a paying guest who needs help, and an interpreter can be booked 30 days ahead. Source: [Seattle Christmas Market](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/accessibility/), [page 2](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/faqs/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Quiet Times to Visit The organizers say the market is busiest on weekday evenings from 5 pm and all day Friday to Sunday, and busiest of all in the last week before Christmas. For a quieter visit with shorter lines they suggest coming earlier in the season and booking an early time slot. Early-season tickets in late November also cost much less than peak December dates. Source: [Seattle Christmas Market](https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/faqs/), checked October 28, 2026. ### What Else Is On Seattle Center's own Winterfest runs on the same campus from November 27 to December 31, 2026, and is free to wander. The Winter Train and Village, a model train display in the Armory, runs 10 am to 6 pm daily, and visitors can take a turn driving the train. There is ice carving on Saturdays from noon at the Mural Amphitheatre, weekend shows on the Armory Stage through December 27, and free holiday films on Friday nights at 6:30 pm. Source: [Seattle Center](https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near Seattle Christmas Market Uptown (Lower Queen Anne) wraps around Seattle Center, so anywhere there is a short walk from the gates. Belltown and South Lake Union are within about a mile on foot, and staying near Westlake downtown puts you one Monorail stop away. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near Seattle Christmas Market for Saturday, November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=47.6211&lng=-122.3522&address=Seattle%2C%20WA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_seattle_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. It loads only when you press the button. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Questions People Ask **How do I get to the Seattle Christmas Market without a car?** Take Link light rail to Westlake Station, then the Monorail from Westlake Center to Seattle Center ($4 one way for adults, October 2026). Several King County Metro routes, including the RapidRide D Line, also stop at Seattle Center. **Where should I park for the Seattle Christmas Market?** The market uses the 5th Avenue N. Garage, the Mercer Street Garage and the Theatre Commons ADA lot, where parking is $20 for up to five hours on market days with a valid ticket (October 2026). **When is the Seattle Christmas Market least crowded?** The organizers say weekday afternoons early in the season are quietest. Weekday evenings after 5 pm, weekends and the final week before Christmas are the busiest times. **Is the Seattle Christmas Market wheelchair accessible?** Yes. The main entrance is fully accessible, there is an elevator in Fisher Pavilion, and accessible restrooms are at both ends of the Alpen Haus. Caregivers get in free with a paying guest who needs assistance. **Can I leave and come back in on the same ticket?** No. Day tickets do not allow re-entry. The market is also cashless, so bring a card or phone to pay vendors. ## Have You Been to Seattle Christmas Market? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed. ## Other Christmas Markets Nearby [Seattle holiday craft market Seattle, Washington Dec 5 to 6, 2026 Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/seattle-urban-craft-uprising-winter-show/) [Seattle Nordic Christmas market Seattle, Washington Nov 20 to 22, 2026 4 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/seattle-nordic-museum-julefest/) [Edmonds Holiday Market Edmonds, Washington Nov 7 to Dec 19, 2026 Open Saturdays only. 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