If you want to finish half your Christmas list in one afternoon and have every gift be handmade, Circle Craft is the place. For five days in November it fills a 135,000-square-foot hall at the Vancouver Convention Centre with more than 300 Canadian makers: ceramics, wooden toys, glass, leather, jewellery, soaps, winter fashion, gourmet food and craft spirits, with live music and craft demos going while you shop. The organizers call it Western Canada’s largest craft sale, and it’s been running for more than 50 years.
The 2026 market runs Wednesday, November 11 to Sunday, November 15, and one ticket covers all five days. Here are the hours, prices and the best times to go.
Circle Craft opens the craft fair season. Every other market and fair is in our Christmas markets in Vancouver calendar.
Circle Craft Holiday Market 2026: Quick Facts
| Dates | Wednesday, November 11 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Location | Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC |
| Artisans | 300+ Canadian artisans, artists, makers and designers |
| Tickets | Early bird adult tickets $12 (25% off) until November 4. One ticket is valid for all five days |
| Kids | 12 and under enter free, with no ticket required |
| Readmission | Free all show long. Pick up a readmission pass at the info desk before leaving |
| Also there | Live music, craft demos, sips and snacks |
| Official website | circlecraft.com |
Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 11 | 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday, November 12 | 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday, November 13 | 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Sunday, November 15 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Tickets and Prices
| Ticket | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird general admission (18 to 64) | $12.00 | Entry any day, November 11 to 15 |
| Early bird senior (65+, with ID) | $9.00 | Entry any day, November 11 to 15 |
| Early bird youth (13 to 17, with proof of age) | $9.00 | Entry any day, November 11 to 15 |
| Seniors Day (65+, with valid ID) | $6.00 | Thursday, November 12 only (50% off) |
| After 5 PM (50% off) | $8.00 | Entry after 5:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday |
| Kids 12 and under | Free | No ticket required |
- One ticket, five days. Pick up a free readmission pass at the info desk before you leave.
- Early bird is 25% off until November 4.
- Kids 12 and under get in free with no ticket.
- Check the total at checkout. The ticket page doesn’t say whether fees are added.
What You’ll Find
- More than 300 Canadian makers. The exact figure varies between 300+, 310+ and 315+ on the organizers’ pages, and some travel from as far as Halifax.
- Something for everyone on your list: winter fashion, home décor, jewellery, ceramics, wooden toys, glassware, leather, soaps, gourmet food and craft spirits.
- Live music and craft demos throughout the show.
- Snacks and drinks in the Eats & Treats section.
- Emerging artists: this year’s Paul Yard Emerging Artist Grant goes to Marianne Hansen, a fibre sculptor from the Sunshine Coast.
The vendor list is on the market’s website. The music lineup and demo schedule haven’t been posted yet.
Best Times to Go
- Wednesday to Friday after 5:00 PM: the $8 evening ticket is half price, and the aisles are calmer after work.
- Thursday, November 12: Seniors Day, $6 for 65+.
- Opening morning: best for one-of-a-kind pieces before they sell.
- Saturday afternoon: the busiest time. Go early or late.
A Short History
Circle Craft began as a Christmas craft show in what’s now the East Vancouver Cultural Centre more than 50 years ago. It grew into the Circle Craft co-operative’s annual holiday market, and today it’s run by Signatures, a handmade-market organizer founded in 1980.
Getting There
The market is at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place. Waterfront Station is a few minutes’ walk. Parking and accessibility details are on the market’s Plan Your Visit page.
Keep Shopping
Circle Craft is the first of several big artisan fairs this season:
- Got Craft near Commercial Drive, November 21 and 22 and November 28 and 29.
- Hycroft for the Holidays in a Shaughnessy mansion, November 26 to 29.
- Portobello West at the Roundhouse, November 28 and 29.
- Toque Craft Fair at Western Front, December 4 to 6.
The Vancouver Christmas Market sets up next door at Jack Poole Plaza and opens November 16, the day after Circle Craft closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Circle Craft in 2026?
Wednesday, November 11 to Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Where is it?
Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place.
How much are tickets?
Early bird adults $12, seniors and youth $9, after 5:00 PM (Wednesday to Friday) $8, and Seniors Day $6. Kids 12 and under are free.
When does early bird pricing end?
November 4.
Can I come back another day?
Yes. Tickets are good for all five days. Get a readmission pass at the info desk.
How many vendors are there?
More than 300 Canadian artisans, makers and designers.
Is there food and drink?
Yes, with snacks, drinks and gourmet food and craft spirits vendors.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Markets in Vancouver 2026
Sources: Circle Craft Holiday Market.
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