The market, which is also open today (Sunday), has over 100 market stalls, live music from local bands and choirs, street entertainment and delicious food and drink. “It's the perfect festive day out to get you in the Christmas spirit,” a Port Solent statement said.
The Christmas market also offers inspiring and uniquely handcrafted goods and gifts for visitors to find the perfect present for loved ones.
See our gallery of Saturday's festivities.
See our gallery of Saturday's festivities.
![The latest local brews from Portsmouth Distillery including the 1812 - Englands first ever three year old aged rum. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNhZWEyOWIwLWM0ZjUtNDA3MS1iYjdiLWY3ZWFmNjY5ZmVkNDo0MTI4ZTMyMC1lNmZmLTQ5MDQtOWI0YS1lMmVjNzY3YjIzOTE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
13. Port Solent's Christmas market
The latest local brews from Portsmouth Distillery including the 1812 - Englands first ever three year old aged rum. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)Photo: Mike Cooter
![Christmas cushions at Port Solent. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJkYWJlMTIzLTJmNDQtNDVhMC04ZTBhLTI4NTEyZWZjOWQ3MzpjMjg4ZmIwYy01M2JmLTRhMjUtOTNkNi03ZTM4ZWJiNzQ1Yzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
14. Port Solent's Christmas market
Christmas cushions at Port Solent. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)Photo: Mike Cooter
![Unusual ornaments from Posh Shed at the Festival of Christmas in Port Solent. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjM2MzOGVlLWY1ZDMtNDEwZC1hNjg2LWNiNDlhODJjZjgzMDoxYzE2YjkzZi0xZjRlLTRmYTItYjk2Yy1jY2UyNmQxOGIyYWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
15. Port Solent's Christmas market
Unusual ornaments from Posh Shed at the Festival of Christmas in Port Solent. Picture: Mike Cooter (091223)Photo: Mike Cooter