Concerns over poorly built structures at Christmas markets

We have become aware of an increasing number of poorly built structures appearing at Christmas markets across the UK.

While many event organisers continue to uphold strong standards, we are seeing a noticeable rise in installations that fall short of acceptable safety and quality levels.

These issues range from unstable temporary structures to inadequate anchoring and improper use of materials – each posing a clear risk to traders, visitors, and the reputation of our industry.

If you encounter unsafe or substandard structures at any event, please share your observations through our anonymous incident report form.

You are not required to identify yourself or your business, and every report helps us build a clearer understanding of patterns, risks, and the organisers involved.

In recent weeks, we have contacted two Yorkshire-based event organisers after receiving concerns about the quality of some set-ups at their markets.

We are hopeful that they will lead to improved practices and increased awareness of our use a MUTA member campaign.