Key Dates
All applications will be assessed, and the outcome communicated to each applicant by the end of June / early July.
Market Trading dates are Thursday 5th November to Thursday 24th December 2026
Operating Periods
Opening Times
Mon - Wed : 11am - 9pm
Thu - Sat : 11am - 9:30pm
Sun : 12pm - 9pm
Xmas Eve : 11am - 7pm
| Week 1 | Thursday 5th November | Sunday 8th November | 4 Days |
| Week 2 | Monday 9th November | Sunday 15th November | 7 Days |
| Week 3 | Monday 16th November | Sunday 22nd November | 7 Days |
| Week 4 | Monday 23rd November | Sunday 29th November | 7 Days |
| Week 5 | Monday 30th November | Sunday 6th December | 7 Days |
| Week 6 | Monday 7th December | Sunday 13th December | 7 Days |
| Week 7 | Monday 14th December | Thursday 24th December | 11 Days |
Think Green & What You Need To Know
There will be a Think Green approach to trading this year, with a focus to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.
The application assessment process will seek your commitment to avoid the use of single use plastic
There will be 24/7 security throughout the load in, load out and trading periods.
Market staff will be available during trading hours and successful applicants will be given a list of key contact names and numbers as part of the market briefing pack.
Cathedral Square is in the heart of Birmingham city centre so a traffic management plan will be developed to allow traders to access by vehicle the perimeter of Cathedral Square to allow for setting up, re-stocking and load out.
There is parking available across the city centre with several parking options near to Cathedral Square. Please note that Clean Air Zone charges are enforce and you can check if your vehicle(s) is exempt via CAZ.
Parking Links
