Glasgow's Christmas market is a staple of the city centre during the festive period and is enjoyed by thousands of people in and around the town.

The city's George Square market and European market near the St Enoch Centre see parts of Glasgow transform as vendors from all over set up shop throughout the winter months.

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Everything you need to know about the Glasgow Christmas market

With Christmas fast approaching, here is everything you need to know about the Glasgow Christmas market.

Is Glasgow having a Christmas market in 2022?

Recently, Glasgow's Christmas market organisers pulled out from hosting duties after telling residents that they would not return to the city in 2022.

Market Place Europe, the former event operator said that they would not be hosting markets at George Square or at the St Enoch Centre.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Life's festive programme, Glasgow Loves Christmas, said: "We are working on plans for Christmas and look forward to making announcements for this year in due course.”

The arms-length cultural, sporting and leisure organisation was asked further about the market's status but has yet to respond.

Where is the Glasgow Christmas market?

The Glasgow Christmas market is one of Scotland's largest festive events and has been going on for a number of years.

The main Christmas market event takes place in George Square outside Glasgow's City Chambers.

The second location is usually near the St Enoch Centre and features vendors serving a range of continental food and drink.

Why was the Glasgow Christmas market 2022 cancelled?

The Glasgow Christmas market was cancelled after the event's organiser Market Place Europe pulled out from the event.

This came as Edinburgh's market organisers, Angel Events Management informed Edinburgh City Council that they would not be able to fulfil their contractual obligations and pulled out from the capital's festivities.

Are there Christmas Markets in Edinburgh?

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With the Glasgow event not taking place, the Edinburgh Christmas market, which looked uncertain to take place last month, will be happening from late November 2022 to early January 2023.

To find out everything you need to know about Edinburgh's Christmas market 2022, please read: Edinburgh Christmas market 2022: Everything you need to know

Where are the Christmas markets in Scotland?

Most of Scotland's major towns and cities host their own Christmas market events.

Cities and towns like Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and St Andrews are known to host winter markets similar to Glasgow's.