About Edmonton Christmas Market

2024 Event Hours (Nov 28 – Dec 15)

  • Wednesdays 3:00 – 9:00 PM (*Dec 4 & 11 only)
  • Thursdays 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Fridays 3:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Saturdays 12:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Sundays 12:00 – 9:00 PM

Edmonton Christmas Market (ECM) offers an extraordinary holiday festival experience, organized around five enchanting pillars—SHOP, SIP, EAT, PLAY, GIVE. Visitors are captivated by a treasure trove of family-friendly attractions, including mesmerizing live theater, musical performances, and roaming entertainment featuring local festive acts. The festival showcases awe-inspiring light displays, interactive art installations, ice sculptures, and a diverse array of locally crafted goods, spotlighting Edmonton’s vibrant arts scene and making it a must-visit showcase of talent and artistry.

Wander through a bustling marketplace or outdoor vendor huts filled with 120+ local vendors offering handcrafted gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Across our fully licensed venue, savor festive treats, local delicacies, and a selection of curated beverages that capture the flavors of the holidays. The festival features both indoor and outdoor venues, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all ages. Since its launch at ATB Place in 2019, ECM has grown into a beloved holiday destination, attracting visitors with its charm, creativity, and community spirit. The festival has now evolved immensely in size and is located a Fort Edmonton Park. Supported by key local partnerships, the festival celebrates the holiday season and gives back to the community, ensuring a magical experience for all who attend and participate.

Edmonton Christmas Market, founded in 2014 by Wild Heart Collective, is produced and managed by this passionate Edmonton-based company. Known for their unique and fresh approach to event production and support of small to medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs, Wild Heart also founded the renowned 124 Grand Market in 2012. This market has become a fixture in the Alberta Farmers and Public Market community. Wild Heart continues to operate markets across the region, working with over 600 brands in multiple Grand Market Network locations.