Christmas in Reading 2026: Broad Street Market & Dates
Reviewed by Wanderistan editorial team · Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Reading's main festive draw is the Broad Street Christmas Market in the pedestrianised town-centre shopping street, running for weeks rather than a single weekend, alongside a separate one-day Reading Town Hall Christmas Market and smaller fairs in nearby Caversham and villages.
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Quick answer
Reading Borough Council and the town's BID had not published 2026 dates as of late July 2026. The most recent edition (2025–26) ran 15 November 2025 to 2 January 2026 on Broad Street — the closest available pattern for planning purposes.
Reading Christmas 2026 — dates
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 2026 dates | Not yet officially published (as of 27 Jul 2026) |
| Most recent edition (2025–26) | Broad Street Christmas Market: 15 November 2025 – 2 January 2026, 10am–8pm |
| Confidence | Predicted from pattern — not confirmed |
| Location | Broad Street, central Reading (pedestrianised) |
| Also nearby (2025 pattern) | Reading Town Hall Christmas Market (late Nov, one day); Caversham Christmas Market (early Dec, one day) |
Planning your visit
Reading is a 25–30 minute direct train from London Paddington, making it a straightforward day trip. Broad Street itself sits a short walk from Reading station through the Oracle shopping centre.
Because Reading's market historically runs into early January, it is a realistic option for a post-Christmas or New Year shopping trip when many shorter European markets have already closed.
- When is the Reading Christmas market in 2026?
- Not yet officially announced as of late July 2026. The 2025–26 Broad Street Christmas Market ran 15 November to 2 January — check Reading BID or Reading Borough Council's site closer to autumn for the confirmed 2026 dates.
- Where is the Reading Christmas market?
- On Broad Street, the pedestrianised shopping street in central Reading, a short walk from Reading station via the Oracle centre.
- Are there other Christmas markets near Reading?
- Yes — recent years have also seen a one-day Reading Town Hall Christmas Market and a Caversham Christmas Market in early December, both smaller than the main Broad Street market.
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