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Christmas Market in Seattle: Dates, Tickets, Location

Browse holiday stalls at Seattle Center when the city's Christmas market returns each year in late November and runs through December 24. Find out where it sets up, how timed tickets work, and what to confirm before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

It is held at Seattle Center, on the South Fountain Lawn and inside Fisher Pavilion.

It starts in late November and runs through December 24. Listings differ on whether it opens November 20 or November 24, so confirm with the organizer.

Yes. Entry uses timed tickets sold in advance, so pick your arrival slot before you go. Check the organizer's site for current prices.

Young children have free admission. The organizer sets the age limit, so check it when booking.

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Holiday stalls spread across an open lawn and into a covered pavilion when the main Christmas market in Seattle settles in at Seattle Center, filling the South Fountain Lawn and Fisher Pavilion. Each year it opens in late November and runs through December 24. Book timed tickets in advance, bring young children along for free, and confirm the exact opening day with the organizer before you set your plans.

Where the Market Sets Up

Two connected spaces at Seattle Center make up the market. Browse the outdoor stalls across the open South Fountain Lawn, then step inside Fisher Pavilion, where the covered area makes a welcome retreat on a damp December evening.

Seattle Center ranks among the city's best known gathering grounds, so it is easy to spend more of the day nearby. Explore our guide to Seattle landmarks to build the rest of your visit around the area.

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Dates: Pin Down Opening Day

Mark Christmas Eve on your calendar, since the season wraps up on December 24 and that is your last chance to go. The start date is less certain. Published listings point to late November, but they disagree on whether the first day falls on November 20 or November 24.

Check the organizer's official site before you book travel or promise friends a visit. Daily hours can also shift through the season, so confirm those there too.

Getting Tickets to the Christmas Market in Seattle

How timed entry works

Admission comes as timed-entry tickets bought ahead of your visit, so instead of simply walking up, you pick an arrival slot. Weekends close to Christmas are a natural time for slots to fill, so book early to land the time you want.

The organizer sets ticket prices, and they can change, so look them up on the official ticketing page as you plan.

Bringing young children

Young children get in free, which makes the market an easy outing for the whole family. The organizer sets the age cutoff, so check the details when you buy tickets for the adults in your group.

Round Out Your Winter Day

With a set entry time, you can shape the rest of the day around your slot. Pair the market with a wander through nearby Seattle neighborhoods, or find more seasonal ideas in our roundup of things to do in Seattle. On a clear day, stroll through one of the city's Seattle parks for a calm counterpoint to the market crowds.

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