# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Charlotte, 2026

> Markets open Nov 11–Dec 2 near Charlotte in 2026. Southern Christmas Show opens Nov 11 and runs through Nov 22. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market opens Nov 27 and runs through Dec 20, with free admission. The last opening date on this page is Dec 2.

- Last checked: 2026-11-04
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## When they open

- **Southern Christmas Show** (Charlotte, NC): opens Nov 11. Hours: Nov 11 (Veterans Day) 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun–Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Early Bird VIP is Sat Nov 14, 8–10 a.m.
- **Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market** (Charlotte, NC): opens Nov 27. Hours: Fri–Sun on Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, Dec 11–13 and Dec 18–20. Daily open and close times are not posted.
- **Uptown Holiday Market** (Charlotte, NC): opens Dec 2. Hours: Wed–Fri Dec 2–4, noon–8 p.m.; Sat Dec 5, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

## Markets and winter events

- **Southern Christmas Show** at The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC. When: Open Nov 11–22, 2026. Time: Nov 11 (Veterans Day) 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun–Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Early Bird VIP is Sat Nov 14, 8–10 a.m. Price: Not listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Nov 11 (Veterans Day) 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun–Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Early Bird VIP is Sat Nov 14, 8–10 a.m. Strollers: Wagons, strollers and carts are kept off the show floor during Early Bird VIP shopping, 8–10 a.m. on Sat Nov 14. After 10 a.m. a stroller can come back in. A ticket is required each day. Advance group tickets for 20 or more are $16 a person. Parking is $12. Official page: https://www.southernchristmasshow.com/attendee-info/show-info (checked 2026-11-04)
- **Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market** at Both Brauhaus locations, LoSo and Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC. When: Open Nov 27–Dec 20, 2026. Time: Fri–Sun on Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, Dec 11–13 and Dec 18–20. Daily open and close times are not posted. Price: Free to attend. Type: German-style market. Hours: Fri–Sun on Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, Dec 11–13 and Dec 18–20. Daily open and close times are not posted. For kids: All ages. Santa visits both locations every Saturday, 2–5 p.m. Families take their own photos. 50+ local vendors, Glühwein and a holiday food menu at both breweries. Official page: https://www.ombbeer.com/event/christmas-market-2026/ (checked 2026-11-04)
- **Uptown Holiday Market** at Legacy Union Plaza turf, 620 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC. When: Open Dec 2–5, 2026. Time: Wed–Fri Dec 2–4, noon–8 p.m.; Sat Dec 5, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Price: Not listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Wed–Fri Dec 2–4, noon–8 p.m.; Sat Dec 5, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. For kids: Letters to Santa mailbox, the Jolly Line telephone and a Doors of Christmas advent calendar. Presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated. Official page: https://uptowncharlotte.com/events/signature-events/uptown-holiday-market (checked 2026-11-04)

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## FAQ

### When do Christmas markets open in Charlotte?
Most Charlotte holiday markets open between Nov 27 and Dec 2 this year. The first Christmas market on this page opens Nov 11, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 2. Southern Christmas Show opens Nov 11 and runs through Nov 22. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market opens Nov 27 and runs through Dec 20. Uptown Holiday Market opens Dec 2 and runs through Dec 5.

### Are there Christmas markets in Charlotte in 2026?
Southern Christmas Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd: Nov 11 – Nov 22. Not listed. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market at Both Brauhaus locations, LoSo and Ballantyne: Nov 27 – Dec 20. Free to attend. Uptown Holiday Market at Legacy Union Plaza turf, 620 S Tryon St: Dec 2 – Dec 5. Not listed.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Charlotte?
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Christmas Market (Charlotte, NC): Nov 27 – Dec 20.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Southern Christmas Show: Wagons, strollers and carts are kept off the show floor during Early Bird VIP shopping, 8–10 a.m. on Sat Nov 14. After 10 a.m. a stroller can come back in.

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Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 4, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).