Schedule of Events
Daily Schedule
During Market hours, guests can enjoy two dedicated shopping zones, photos with the big guy in Santa’s House, family activities in the KidZone, live music in the outdoor Fire Lounge, five festive bars serving seasonal drinks throughout the site, and so much more!
To ensure you don’t miss any special holiday moments, please review our full schedule of events below.
Thursday
TWINKLE NIGHT・November 19
5:00 PM — Market Opens
Be the first to experience the magic of the Banff Christmas Market! Join us for our opening sneak-a-peek Twinkle Night and be among the first to shop, sip, and step into the holiday spirit with local vendors, twinkling lights, festive eats, happy hour drinks all night, and cozy moments around the campfire.
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Live Music
Enjoy live music from a local artist. Performer to be announced.
9:00 PM — Market Closes
REMAINING THURSDAYS
November 26・December 3・December 10
5:00 PM — Market Opens
New this year! Come on down to enjoy the magic of the Market at night with live music, twinkling lights, holiday eats, and festive drinks around the campfire. Please note: shopping zones are closed during this evening experience. Admission is by $2 donation to local non-profit.
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Live Music
Enjoy live music from a local artist. Performer to be announced.
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Workshop
Join us for a festive evening workshop. Details to be announced.
9:00 PM — Market Closes
Please note: Santa will be busy checking his list at the North Pole on Thursday evenings, but he’ll return on the weekend for Market magic!
Friday
November 20・November 27・December 4・December 11
11:00 AM — Market Opens
Step into the magic of the Banff Christmas Market with two dedicated shopping zones, Santa’s House, the KidZone, festive eats, seasonal drinks, cozy outdoor gathering spaces and so much more!
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM — Visit with Santa
Stop by Santa’s House for a festive visit with the jolly man himself.
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM — Live Music
Enjoy live music from local artists as you explore the Market.
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM — Complimentary Professional Photos with Santa
Take home a festive holiday memory with complimentary professional photo with Santa by Banff Photo Booth
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Happy Hour
Sip, snack, and get into the holiday spirit with $7 festive drinks.
Dusk — Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa
Gather around as Santa helps light up the Market for a magical holiday moment.
8:00 PM — Shopping Closes
Indoor shopping zones close for the evening. All outdoors areas remain open.
9:00 PM — Market Closes
Saturday
November 21・November 28・December 5・December 12
10:00 AM — Market Opens
Step into the magic of the Banff Christmas Market with two dedicated shopping zones, Santa’s House, the KidZone, festive eats, seasonal drinks, cozy outdoor gathering spaces and so much more!
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM — Live Music
Enjoy live music from local artists as you explore the Market.
11:00 AM — Ski Lounge Opens
The perfect place to sip, snack, and get into the holiday spirit with festive drinks and seasonal treats.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Complimentary Professional Photos with Santa
Take home a festive holiday memory with complimentary professional photos with Santa by Banff Photo Booth.
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM — Visit with Santa
Stop by Santa’s House for a festive visit with the jolly man himself.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM — Visit with the Grinch
Keep your eyes peeled for a little mischief! The Grinch will be onsite bringing plenty of laughs, photo moments, and festive fun throughout the Market.
3:00 PM – 4:00PM — Carolling
Gather around and enjoy the sounds of the season with festive carolling by the Bow Valley Chorus.
Dusk — Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa
Gather around as Santa helps light up the Market for a magical holiday moment.
8:00 PM — Shopping Closes
Indoor shopping zones close for the evening. All outdoor areas remain open.
9:00 PM — Market Closes
Sunday
November 22・November 29・December 6・December 13
Step into the magic of the Banff Christmas Market with two dedicated shopping zones, Santa’s House, the KidZone, festive eats, seasonal drinks, cozy outdoor gathering spaces and so much more!
10:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Live Music
Enjoy live music from local artists as you explore the Market. Performer to be announced.
11:00 AM — Ski Lounge Opens
The perfect place to sip, snack, and get into the holiday spirit with festive drinks and seasonal treats.
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Complimentary Professional Photos with Santa
Take home a festive holiday memory with complimentary professional photo with Santa by Banff Photo Booth.
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Visit with Santa
Stop by Santa’s House for a festive visit with the jolly man himself.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Visit with the Grinch
Keep your eyes peeled for a little mischief! The Grinch will be onsite bringing plenty of laughs, photo moments, and festive fun throughout the Market.
1:00 PM – 2:00PM — Carolling
Gather around and enjoy the sounds of the season with festive carolling by the Bow Valley Chorus.
6:00 PM — Market Closes
WEEKEND ONE: Nov. 20-23
Thursday
Join us for our exclusive sneak-peek event under ten of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights! You can expect live music by Megan & Ryan, holiday drinks, crackling fires and first dibs on all the best holiday shopping.
Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Live Music by Phillip Nugent
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Happy Hour – Don’t miss it!
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music by Liam Cowan!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be posted daily by the tree.
Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Live Music by Phillip Nugent!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music with Danny Nix!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be
posted daily next to the tree!
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Live Music with Danny Nix
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• More Live Music with Megan & Ryan!
WEEKEND 2: Nov. 28-30
Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Live Music with Mari Hill!
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Happy Hour – Don’t miss it!
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music with Liam Cowan!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be posted daily by the tree.
Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Live Music with Phillip Nugent!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music with Tyler Wood!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be posted daily next to the tree!
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Live Music with Gareth Bruce!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• More Live Music with The Crickettes!
WEEKEND 3: Dec. 5-7
Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Live Music with Steph O’Dette!
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Happy Hour – Don’t miss it!
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music with Mari Hill!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be posted daily by the tree.
Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Live Music with Riley MacPherson!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music with North Vistas Music!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be
posted daily next to the tree!
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Live Music with Gareth Bruce!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• More Live Music with North Vistas Music!
WEEKEND 4: Dec. 12-14
Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Live Music with Steph O’Dette!
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Happy Hour – Don’t miss it!
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music with Mari Hill!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be posted daily by the tree.
Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Live Music with Riley MacPherson!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• More Live Music with Tyler Wood!
Dusk
• Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join Santa as we light up the night! Exact timing will be
posted daily next to the tree!
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Shop local! Explore a wide variety of artisanal vendors
• Delicious eats from local food vendors
• North Pole Station Bar OPEN
• Candy Cane Lane Hot Chocolate Bar OPEN
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Live Music with Gareth Bruce!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• FREE professional photos with Santa
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Visit with Santa
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fire Lounge & Bar OPEN – Cozy up around a campfire with your favourite holiday drink!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Carolling with the Bow Valley Chorus
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• More Live Music with The Crickettes!