Market Square Entertainment

Home to one of England's longest running weekly markets, Knaresborough's historic Market Place is turned into a festive feast for your senses on Christmas Market Weekend, with stalls, food and entertainment. There are also festive window displays and events throughout the town, including the stunning Christmas Tree Festival at St John's Church.

Entertainment

There will be free entertainment throughout the Christmas Market Weekend, with performances from a variety of local artists in the Market Place.

Knaresborough Christmas Market Entertainment by Charlotte Gale Photography

Saturday 5 December 2026

10.00 - 10.45 - Background music

11.00 - 12.00 - Shepherd Concert Band

12.15 - 13:00 - Yorkshire Voices

13:15 - 14:15 - Shepherd Concert Band

14:30 - 15.15 - Boroughbridge Community Choir

15:30 - 16:15 - Orb Music Group

16:15 - 17:00 - The Music Bank

Sunday 6 December 2026

10.15 - 11.15 - Coconut Choir Workshop

11.30 - 12.30 - Harrogate Spa Uke Band

12.45 - 13:30 - Love Pop Choir

13:45 - 14:30 - Boroughbridge Saxophone Band

14:45 - 15:30 - Knaresborough Choral Society

15:45 - 16:30 - Knaresborough Silver Band

Proceed to the Castle grounds or riverside for the grand firework finale over the Viaduct at 4.30pm. Best viewed from the Castle Top or anywhere along the Viaduct river side.

Shops and Eateries

Once you have explored all the market has to offer, why not continue browsing the many independent shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries which surround the market square, including those in the Castle Courtyard covered shopping area.

Browse the market square shops and eateries

Thank you to PPL PRS for granting us a discounted rate on our music license for the community entertainment throughout the Christmas Market weekend.