Christmas market returns to Belfast City Hall: what are opening times and Covid requirements?

The Belfast City Hall Christmas market has opened, after being cancelled in 2020.
Pacemaker Press 21/11/21
Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/PacemakerPacemaker Press 21/11/21
Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
Pacemaker Press 21/11/21 Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

The Belfast City Hall Christmas market has opened, after being cancelled in 2020.

The gates opened on Saturday, and the market will run until December 23.

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It has run annually since 2004, made up of beer tents plus scores of wooden chalets selling gifts and food.

Pacemaker Press 21/11/21
Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/PacemakerPacemaker Press 21/11/21
Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
Pacemaker Press 21/11/21 Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Organisers say visitors “may be asked to provide” a Covid passport, proof of vaccination, or evidence of a negative Covid test.

It is open until 6pm on Sunday, 8pm Monday to Wednesday, and 10pm all other days.

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Pacemaker Press 21/11/21
Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/PacemakerPacemaker Press 21/11/21
Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
Pacemaker Press 21/11/21 Belfast's Christmas Market opened on Saturday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Situated in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, all visitors will need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

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