Christmas Markets Near Charlotte 2026
5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Charlotte, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. 4 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Charlotte First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Holiday Market Charlotte, NC · under a mile from downtown | Dec 2 to 5, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Charlotte Christmas Show Charlotte, NC · 3 miles southeast | Nov 11 to 22, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Belmont NC German Christmas Market Belmont, NC · 11 miles west | Dec 12, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Rock Hill Christmas Market Rock Hill, SC · 23 miles southwest | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Charlotte; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Mistletoe Market at Camp North End (Charlotte, 2 miles northeast)
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Charlotte affiliate
Worth the Drive From Charlotte
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Greensboro Holiday Market
Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 6 to 8, 2026
81 miles northeast of Charlotte
Columbia Holiday Market
Columbia, South Carolina
Dec 3 to 6, 2026
87 miles south of Charlotte
Merry Merry Market
Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 18, 2026
85 miles northeast of Charlotte
Christmas Markets Near Charlotte: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Charlotte?
Charlotte Holiday Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 2 to 5, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Charlotte?
By how often people search for it, Charlotte Holiday Market (under a mile from downtown), then Belmont NC German Christmas Market (11 miles west).
When do Christmas markets near Charlotte open in 2026?
Charlotte Christmas Show opens first, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Belmont NC German Christmas Market is the last to close, on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Charlotte charge admission?
Charlotte Christmas Show charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Greenville. By state: Christmas markets in North Carolina, Christmas markets in South Carolina. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.