Trader Application Form 2026

  • Trader Application Form 2026

    We are delighted to announce our applications for the Leeds Christmas Market, City Square 2026 are now live. The market will run Thursday 19th November to Wednesday 23rd December 2026. Submit your application below. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 30th June 2026.

  • Selection Process Criteria: 

    Across the whole event, the trader mix will aim to appeal to all age groups and tastes. With this in mind, when allocating cabins for the Leeds Christmas Market, the following criteria will be used to inform the selection process. Please provide as much supporting evidence as possible in your application. car

    The below shows the weight against each criteria: 

    30% - Product Quality - premium products and presentation to enhance the event and are appropriate to a Christmas Market. 

    20% - Locality - Supporting local economy and Leeds and Yorkshire based businesses. 

    20% - Customer Profile - Products and offerings suitable for a range of customer bases. 

    20% - Price Range - A range of prices to ensure accesible options for all customers. 

    10% - Sustainability - demonstrated in application form. 

    If you have any questions, please get in touch. 

  • Section 1: Business Information

    Fields marked with a * are required.
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  • Section 2: Business Type

  • Product Description

    This is your chance to sell your offering to the Christmas team. Please give as much detail as possible and attach your best supporting images to demonstrate how you intend to capture the festive spirit through your offering.
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  • Please tick if you wish to sell any of the below.
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  • Resident Discount

    As well as attracting visitors from elsewhere to our city, engagement with Leeds residents is a priority for us, and details of how you would engage and encourage participation by visitors to Leeds and residents of Leeds should be included. We want to welcome as many residents as possible, and all of our traders will be required to to provide a 10% discount to residents upon production of a valid Leeds Card or identity card that proves Leeds residency.

  • Sustainability

    We support the City of Leeds Council's aim for Leeds to be carbon neutral by 2030.

  • Chalet Size & Pricing

    Please note, all traders will be subject to a £500 refundable security bond upon acceptance of booking. All fees are subject to VAT.
  • Leeds City Square:*
  • Cabin Options*

  • Power Requirements

    Power is allocated based on declared equipment load. Please note, up to 16amp of power is included in your cabin fee. Over-declaration may incur additional charges; under declaration may result in refusal of connection. If you have any questions regarding power supplies and requirements, please get in touch at conquer@thorstipi.com.
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  • Counter Terrorism 

    As part of National Counter Terrorism protection measures, additional emphasis is being placed on the safety of large events. Please see links below to online Counter Terrorism courses: 

    ACT Awareness: https://ct.protectuk.police.uk/

    SCAN Training: https://scan.highfieldelearning.com/

     

     

  • Have you attended any training or awareness session on Counter Terrorism?*

  • Accessibility

    We are committed to ensuring that everyone can participate in our Christmas Market, with access requirements and measures in place to support people with additional needs.

  • Leeds Christmas Market

    As part of our marketing campaign, we will publish a full trader list and site map on our website. Please submit the below information to best represent your business.
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  • This image will be featured on our Christmas Market website and may also be used on social media to promote your business. Please choose a high-quality photo that best represents your product, and a high resolution version of your logo. 

  • Get Involved with Marketing and Promotion of Leeds Christmas Market

    We are pleased to offer a free opportunity for selected traders to collaborate with the Leeds Christmas marketing team. If chosen, we will work together to capture high-quality content - including photos, videos, and interviews - that tells your story and showcases how your products are made or crafted. This content will be utilised in the promotion of the Leeds Christmas Market and to highlight Christmas in Leeds on our website and social media platforms. Please tick the box below if you would like to be considered for this opportunity:

  • Privacy Policy 

    By submitting this application form you agree to Fabler & Co. Ltd using your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will only use the data you provide to process your application and will not share your information for marketing or any other purposes with any companies outside of Fabler & Co. We would like to send you information by telephone and email. If you agree to be contacted in this way please tick the relevant box. You can tell us at any time if you would prefer NOT to recieve this information. Please contact us by email to conquer@thorstipi.com. 

  • Payment Plan

    If your application is successful, a 20% deposit will be due within 14 days of acceptance, for all businesses.

    For micro-businesses with an LS postcode payment terms are as follows: 40% by 11th September 2026, 20% by 6th November 2026 and the final 20% by 4th December 2026. 

    For all other businesses payment terms are: 40% by 1st November 2026, 40% by 1st December 2026. 

    Please note, failure to fulfill he above will result in a cancellaion of the booking. All payments recieved are non-refundable. There is a £500 refundable bond required by all successful traders taking part in Leeds Christmas Market. 

     

  • Thank you for completing your Leeds Christmas Market trader application, please click submit below. You will recieve a confirmation email once submitted. 

    The deadline for applications is the 30th June 2026.  

    Warmest wishes, 

    The Leeds Christmas Market Team x

    (Part of the THOR'S tipi family)  

     

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