Banbury Winter Market

Over 80 Stalls, Live Entertainment, and the Big Light Switch-On – 28th–30th November 2025

Banbury’s Market Place will sparkle with festive cheer this November as Banbury BID proudly presents the Banbury Winter Market from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November 2025, bringing over 80 artisan stalls packed with unique gifts, delicious food, and seasonal treats.

The three-day celebration will be bursting with festive entertainment for all ages. Shoppers can enjoy live performances from Hook Norton Brass Band, and music from Radio Horton. The streets will be brought to life with the towering Stilt Man, and families can look out for special appearances from the festive Gingerbread Man, Christmas Tree, and their seasonal friends.

On Sunday 30th November, the celebrations will reach their grand finale with the Banbury Town Council Christmas Light Switch-On, illuminating the town centre in a magical glow for the festive season.

Event Highlights:

– Over 80 stalls offering artisan gifts, crafts, food & drink
– Live music & entertainment across all three days from Hook Norton Brass Band, The NOA Drummers and Radio Horton plus many more.
– Meet & greet with the magical Elves The Gingerbread Man, Tinsel the Christmas Tree, and some new festive friends
– Spectacular performances from Stilt Man and maybe a feature from the beloved Grinch
– Banbury Town Council’s Light Switch-On (Sunday 30th)

Ollie, Town Liaison for Banbury BID, said:

“The Banbury Winter Market is a wonderful way to kick off the festive season. With such a fantastic variety of stalls and entertainment, plus the Christmas Light Switch-On, it’s set to be one of the highlights of the year for our town centre.”

When: Friday 28th – Sunday 30th November 2025

Where: Banbury Market Place & Town Centre

Admission: FREE

For more information, visit Banbury Bid on Facebook and Instagram

Radio Horton will be playing christmas music on friday & saturday..!!