Weston Independent Market fills the Italian Gardens on Saturday 14 November, 12 noon to 7pm, with about 65 stalls and free entry. Updated November 2026.

Weston Independent Market brings a Christmas market of about 65 stalls to the Italian Gardens in Weston-super-Mare on Saturday 14 November, open 12 noon to 7pm and free to attend. It runs on the day of the town’s Christmas lights switch-on, with live music, fire shows and stilt walkers, and the organisers say the day ends with fireworks on the Grand Pier at 7pm.

Overview

  • When: Saturday 14 November 2026, 12 noon to 7pm
  • Where: the Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare town centre
  • Price: free to attend
  • Stalls: about 65 traders
  • To finish: fireworks on the Grand Pier at 7pm, the organisers say
  • Run by: Weston Independent Market, with Weston-super-Mare Town Council and Weston BID

What is on the stalls

Michelle of Weston Independent Market told The North Somerset Post the market expects “approximately 65” traders. She listed what visitors will find:

  • local handmade crafts and gifts
  • vinyl records, toys and toiletries
  • Christmas decorations, jewellery and clothing
  • festive treats, food and drink
  • artisan products

Music and entertainment through the day

Live music starts at 12 noon. The organisers have named the acts:

  • Seb Longhorn, whom Michelle called “Weston’s very own”
  • Rock Choir
  • Daisy Downham
  • Weston Brass Band

There will also be fire shows, and stilt walkers “bringing some extra festive magic to the streets”, she said.

“And to finish the celebrations in style, visitors can enjoy the fireworks display on the Grand Pier at 7pm!” she added.

Part of Festive Weston and the lights switch-on

The market is being run “in collaboration with Weston-super-Mare Town Council and Weston BID”, Michelle said. “It’s fantastic to be working together to bring some Christmas magic to the town centre.”

She said the market “will form part of Weston’s wider Christmas celebrations, working alongside the Christmas lights switch-on to create a fantastic festive atmosphere in the town centre.”

The town council’s own page puts the switch-on in the Italian Gardens the same afternoon, with the lights going on at 5.30pm (Weston-super-Mare Town Council). The rest of that evening is on our Christmas lights page.

Weston Independent Market already runs a weekly market in the Italian Gardens, which the town council announced in 2025 (Weston-super-Mare Town Council).

Why they are doing it

“Our aim is to bring the community together, encourage people into Weston, support independent businesses and local traders, and create a brilliant day FREE to attend day out for families and visitors,” Michelle said.

“There really will be something for everyone, from fantastic local traders and delicious food to live music, street entertainment, fire performances and fireworks!”

What it means for you

  • There is no ticket. Turn up any time from 12 noon.
  • Stay into the evening for the lights at 5.30pm and the fireworks at 7pm, when the market closes.
  • It is a week before the eat:Weston food festival, which fills the same gardens and the High Street on Saturday 21 November (our eat:Weston story).

Thanks to Michelle and Weston Independent Market for the details.