06-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Spring Continental Market set to return to Belfast City Hall
The Spring market will be welcoming visitors from Thursday 22 May to Monday 26 May.
It will be open from 10am to 9pm from Thursday to Saturday.
On Sunday it will be open from 12 noon to 6pm, while on the final day traders will operate from 10am to 6pm.
As with the popular Christmas Market, which is run by the some organisers, there will be food, drink and unique crafts on offer with over 70 stalls expected.
Visitors will be able to sample food from around the world, including from France, Germany, Italy, Spain and further afield.
Among the crowd favourites are exotic meat burgers, loaded dirty fries and Dutch pancakes.
The market will also feature a range of artisan products and handcrafted goods including soaps and fragrances, vibrant flowers and garden accessories.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a range of refreshing beers or chilled soft drinks from the Lavery's beer tent or the Continental Bar.
It will also feature the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Traders Market, offering 25 young entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their products to thousands of visitors.
The local entrepreneurs will be at the market for three days on 24, 25 and 26 May.
Market Place Manager, Andy Pidgen, said: 'We are delighted to be returning to Belfast, the city that has become our second home and is without doubt one of the friendliest cities we visit.
"The energy, enthusiasm, and warm welcome from both locals and visitors make it a true highlight in our events calendar. We are also thrilled to be supporting young traders in Northern Ireland through our partnership with the NMTF.
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"It's a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on the next generation of entrepreneurs, giving them a platform to showcase their creativity, talent, and passion.''
The Twilight Market will also return to St George's Market for two days in May.
Taking place on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May from 4 to 10pm, the event will feature a range of local traders and artisans, offering local produce, live music and food.
