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.
Saturday 2 December 2023
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Christmas Music |
| 11.00 - 12:00 | Shepherd Concert Band |
| 12:00 - 12:45 | Ukrainian Dance Group |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Shepherd Concert Band |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Ripon Morris Men & Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers |
| 14:45 - 15:30 | The Daytones (Barber Shop Group) |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Knaresborough Choral Society |
Sunday 3 December 2023
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Yorkshire Voices |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Love Pop Choir |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | Harrogate Spa Town Ukulele Band |
| 12.45 - 13:30 | St John's Church Choir |
| 13:45 - 14:15 | Orb Ukulele Band |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Coconut Workshop |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Knaresborough Silver Band |
Proceed to the Castle grounds or riverside for the grand firework finale over the Viaduct at 4.30pm, kindly sponsored by local businesses Drakes Fisheries and 1858 Bar and Restaurant.
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.