Monday 9 November 2026
Pop this one in the diary now. Alfies Antiques Market on Church Street in Marylebone is throwing a festive afternoon on Saturday 12 December from 2pm to 6pm, celebrating both Christmas and 50 wonderful years of Alfies. Expect live music, seasonal refreshments, mince pies and thousands of unique gifts spread across the market’s floors. Here are five reasons to make it part of your Christmas shopping plans.
1. It’s a birthday party fifty years in the making
Alfies first opened its doors in 1976, and this Christmas marks half a century of the much-loved market. In that time it has been home to generations of antique and vintage lovers, as well as treasure hunters of every kind. The festive afternoon is a chance for everyone to come together and toast that milestone. If you missed the summer celebrations, this is your second chance to join in. Few London shopping destinations can claim that kind of history, which makes this a party worth turning up for.
2. Thousands of one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts
If you are tired of giving the same high-street presents as everyone else, Alfies is the antidote. The market promises thousands of unique gifts waiting to be discovered across its floors. Whether you are hunting for something special for a loved one or a little treat for yourself, there is plenty of scope for a happy find. Antique and vintage pieces also make thoughtful presents with a story behind them. It is, as Alfies puts it, the best sort of Christmas shopping.
3. Over 200 independent dealers under one roof
Alfies is home to over 200 independent dealers and treasure hunters, so there is an enormous range to browse in one visit. Shopping here means supporting independent traders rather than big chains. It also means you never quite know what you will find around the next corner, which is half the fun. The celebration is open to long-standing friends of Alfies, its dealers and first-time visitors alike. If you have never been before, a festive afternoon is a lovely introduction.
4. Live music, mince pies and seasonal refreshments
This is more than a shopping trip, because Alfies is laying on an afternoon of festive cheer. There will be live music to set the mood as you browse. Seasonal refreshments and mince pies will be on offer, so you can refuel between stalls. Whether you come to party, to purchase or simply to nibble on a mince pie, you will be very welcome. It is the kind of relaxed, sociable event that makes Christmas shopping feel like a treat rather than a chore.
5. A perfectly timed Saturday afternoon in Marylebone
The event runs from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday 12 December, nicely placed for the busy run-up to Christmas. That gives you a full afternoon to wander the floors at your own pace. Alfies is at 13–25 Church Street in Marylebone, London NW8 8DT. It is a great excuse to round up friends or family for a festive outing with a difference. Go with a gift list, or go with no plan at all, and see what catches your eye.
Info
What: Alfies Antiques Market Christmas and 50th anniversary celebration
When: Saturday 12 December 2026, 2pm to 6pm
Where: Alfies Antiques Market, 13–25 Church Street, Marylebone, London NW8 8DT
Expect: Live music, seasonal refreshments, mince pies and Christmas shopping