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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Govone

Province of Cuneo · Piedmont · Italy

Admission and costs
The market along the castle avenue is free, with no reservation required. Santa’s House is a separate ticketed show with a time slot; transport between Asti and Govone is also paid separately.
Getting there
From Asti railway station go to Movicentro, stand 16: on Govone event days a bus runs to Govone, Via Boetti. A single ticket costs €3.80; you can pay cash on board, use the MOEVES app or buy at Giachino sales outlets.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Santa’s House takes place inside the Royal Castle as a separately ticketed show with timed booking. It is a planned family alternative, not unrestricted castle access or a free shelter when it rains.
Where to park
Use the industrial-area car park and take the paid shuttle to the village.
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Castelsardo, Sardinia

Metropolitan City of Sassari · Sardinia · Italy

Admission and costs
The village streets are free to explore; the optional castle visit with MIM and MOG costs €5 full admission. The museum ticket is not a pass for every church or museum and excludes ARST transport.
Getting there
Sassari is the railway reference point. ARST route 728 departs from Via Padre Zirano for Castelsardo Piazza Nuova; return services also call at Sassari Stazione FS. From Piazza Nuova, the old village and castle on Via Marconi still require an uphill walk.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
MIM inside Doria Castle offers indoor weaving collections. Winter opening is 10:00–17:00, last entry 16:00, closed on Christmas morning. The €5 ticket also includes MOG, which has different opening hours.
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St Lucy altar frontal in St Anthony’s Church, Quartinago, archive photograph.
Cimego · Quartinago

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Christmas market

Christmas in Cimego, behind the cellar doors

Carosello, Cimego Christmas market · 29 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026 · Selected opening days only

Carosello opens in Quartinago on nine dates from 29 November to 20 December. Find opening days, guided visits and the long December weekend programme.

Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination

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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

Terni · Segantini: commercial Christmas village18 Oct 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Segantini: commercial Christmas village

Scheduled

Strada di Maratta Bassa 91; 9am–1pm and 3–7.30pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.

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Turin · Luci d’Artista23 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Luci d’Artista

Scheduled

31 light installations across the city, free to see.

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New York · Bryant Park Holiday Shops28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Bryant Park Holiday Shops

Scheduled

Weekdays 11 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–8 pm. Holiday hours may vary.

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London · Southbank Centre Winter Market2 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Southbank Centre Winter Market

Scheduled

Free admission. Closed on 25 and 31 December and 1 January.

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Limatola, Benevento, northern Campania · Cadeaux al Castello: early opening dates6 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

Cadeaux al Castello: early opening dates

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 6 Nov 2026 · 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 13 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026

Open only 6–8, 13–15 and 20–22 November. Sessions and prices vary by day.

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Bologna, Santa Lucia Fair · Santa Lucia Christmas Fair6 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Santa Lucia Christmas Fair

Scheduled

Approximate hours 9am–8pm.

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Mantua · Piazza Virgiliana7 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Piazza Virgiliana

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Stalls open 10 am–7 pm.

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Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, Lazio · Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Only explicit dates are marked for ordinary opening in the calendar. Unconfirmed dates are not declared closures. The 31 December event is separate and requires its own ticket; recheck hours for your date.

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Gaeta, Latina, Lazio · Favole di Luce7 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Favole di Luce

Scheduled

City illumination season. Village activities, individual shows and monument interiors follow their own schedules; the 7 November inauguration is not a daily show.

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Bussolengo – Flover · Flover Christmas Village7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Flover Christmas Village

Scheduled

Normally 9am–7.30pm; 31 December 9am–6.30pm. Closed 25 December and 1 January. Commercial Christmas experience at Flover garden centre.

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Salerno · Luci d’Artista 20267 Nov 2026 – 31 Jan 2027

Luci d’Artista 2026

Scheduled

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Vetralla, Tuscia, Lazio · Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visitsVisits through 10 January 2027

Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visits

Scheduled

Classic route 9:30am–7:30pm; confirm opening times for 25 December and 1 January. Experiences and shows have separate schedules.

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Paris · La Défense Christmas market12 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

La Défense Christmas market

Scheduled

Chalets on the Puteaux esplanade.

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Paris · Le Sommet and ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Le Sommet and ice rink

Scheduled

Opens at 3 pm on 1 January.

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New York · Union Square Holiday Market12 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Union Square Holiday Market

Scheduled

Sun–Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thu–Fri 11 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–9 pm.

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Los Angeles · Pershing Square ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Pershing Square ice rink

Scheduled

Ticketed skating, rentals included.

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Valkenburg · Gemeentegrot13 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Gemeentegrot

Scheduled

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Valkenburg · Fluweelengrot13 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Fluweelengrot

Scheduled

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Valkenburg · WinterGlow – Walramplein13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

WinterGlow – Walramplein

Scheduled

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Copenhagen – Tivoli · Christmas in Tivoli13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas in Tivoli

Scheduled

Use the daily calendar; verify 24 December directly before purchase.

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Budapest · Advent Bazilika, Szent István tér13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Advent Bazilika, Szent István tér

Scheduled

Sun–Thu 11 am–10 pm; Fri/Sat 11 am–11 pm.24 Dec 11 am–3 pm; 25–26 Dec 11 am–8 pm; 31 Dec 11 am–3 am; 1 Jan 11 am–6 pm.

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Budapest · Vörösmarty: crafts and train13 Nov 2026 – 28 Dec 2026

Vörösmarty: crafts and train

Scheduled

Craft exhibitors and train finish 28 December.Ordinary Sun–Thu 11 am–9 pm; Fri/Sat 11 am–10 pm.24 Dec 10 am–2 pm; 25–26 Dec noon–6 pm.Train has separate hours.

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Riva del Garda · Di Gusto in Gusto Christmas Market13 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Di Gusto in Gusto Christmas Market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 13 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 30 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Only on the 36 listed dates. Generally opens at 10.30am, or 11am on 1 January; closing times vary by date, with a 5pm finish on 6 January. Check the hours for your selected date.

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Cologne · Harbour Christmas market, Chocolate Museum13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Harbour Christmas market, Chocolate Museum

Scheduled

Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; 15 November from 1pm, 22 November from 6pm; closed 24 and 25 December; 31 December until 8pm.

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Vienna · Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz13 Nov 2026 – 26 Dec 2026

Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz

Scheduled

Daily 10 am–10 pm; 24 December 10 am–6.30 pm. Skating has a separate calendar.

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Vienna · Ice Dream at the Christmas Market – skating, not a market13 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Ice Dream at the Christmas Market – skating, not a market

Scheduled

Separate skating event: 10 am–10 pm; 24 December 10 am–6.30 pm; closed 31 December. Market ends 26 December.

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Asti13 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Asti

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 13 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Special opening on 13 November from 15:00. Other listed days: 10:00–20:00.

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Innsbruck · Old Town and Marktplatz13 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Old Town and Marktplatz

Scheduled

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Bergamo · Christmas Village14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas Village

Scheduled

25 chalets on Piazzale degli Alpini.

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Paris · Tuileries Christmas market14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Tuileries Christmas market

Scheduled

Daily, 11 am–11:45 pm.

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Pergine Valsugana · Christmas in Pergine: market14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas in Pergine: market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Retail huts 10am–7pm on the stated days. Food Fridays and New Year’s Eve have separate calendars.

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Montecatini Terme · Destinazione Natale: city programme14 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Destinazione Natale: city programme

Scheduled

The overall period does not mean daily opening of market or individual experiences.

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Montecatini Terme · Viale Verdi market14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Viale Verdi market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Open from 9am to 8pm on weekends and public holidays.

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Grazzano Visconti · Christmas in Grazzano Visconti14 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in Grazzano Visconti

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Open only on the listed dates, 10am–7pm. 31 December is absent from the opening schedule.

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Firenze · Santa Croce · Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce14 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce

Scheduled

Daily; Monday–Thursday 10am–10pm, Friday–Sunday 10am–11pm.

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Empoli · Empoli Città del Natale14 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Empoli Città del Natale

Scheduled

Festival period; market stalls have specific trading dates.

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Empoli · Christmas markets14 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Christmas markets

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026

Listed dates only, 9am–8pm.

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Rango14 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Rango

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026

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Govone14 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Govone

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

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Arezzo · Tyrolean Village · Piazza Grande14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Tyrolean Village · Piazza Grande

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 19 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 26 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

The wider city programme continues until 6 January, with separate calendars for individual attractions.

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Vancouver · Vancouver Christmas Market16 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Vancouver Christmas Market

Still to come

Timed admission. Final day is 24 December.

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Cologne · Cathedral Christmas market, Roncalliplatz16 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Cathedral Christmas market, Roncalliplatz

Still to come

Sun–Wed 11am–9pm, Thu–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm; closed 22 November.

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Cologne · Nikolausdorf, Rudolfplatz16 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Nikolausdorf, Rudolfplatz

Still to come

Stalls Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; closed 22 November; 23 December closing at 9pm.

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Lille · Village de Noël at Rihour18 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Village de Noël at Rihour

Still to come

Closes at 6 pm on 24 December. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Lille · Big wheel on Grand’Place18 Nov 2026 – 16 Jan 2027

Big wheel on Grand’Place

Still to come

Ticket required.

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Salzburg · Domplatz and Residenzplatz19 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Domplatz and Residenzplatz

Still to come

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London · Hyde Park Winter Wonderland19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Still to come

Timed entry ticket. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Bern · Sternenmarkt, Kleine Schanze19 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Sternenmarkt, Kleine Schanze

Still to come

Closed 25 December; 24 December 11am–4pm.

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Zurich · Bellevue Noël, Niederdorf and other markets19 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Bellevue Noël, Niederdorf and other markets

Still to come

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Zurich · Main station and Münsterhof19 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Main station and Münsterhof

Still to come

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Trento · Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra

Still to come

Open on 25 December from 16:00 to 20:00. Shorter hours on 24 and 31 December and 6 January.

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Bergamo · Bergamo on Ice and Star Garden20 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Bergamo on Ice and Star Garden

Still to come

Skating and light trail.

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Aachen · Aachen Christmas Market20 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Aachen Christmas Market

Still to come

Usually 11 am–9 pm. 22 Nov 6–9 pm, 12 Dec 11 am–10 pm, 23 Dec 11 am–8 pm.

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Pergine Valsugana · Friday LIVE: food and music20 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026

Friday LIVE: food and music

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 20 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026

5–9.30pm, concert at 7.30pm. Food and music only; retail huts closed.

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Tallinn · Town Hall Square Christmas Market20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Town Hall Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Opening ceremony 20 November at 6 pm; consult daily programme and individual service times.

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Munich · Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt20 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt

Still to come

Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm; closed 22 November; 24 December 10am–2pm. Kripperlmarkt by St Peter’s is part of the central route.

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Reiterlesmarkt, Old Town20 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Reiterlesmarkt, Old Town

Still to come

Sun–Thu 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–8pm; opening appointment 20 November at 5pm; opening with the Reiterle 27 November at 5pm; closed 22 November.

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Verona · Piazza Bra Christmas market20 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Piazza Bra Christmas market

Still to come

Sun–Thu 10am–9pm; Fri–Sat 10am–11pm. 9 Dec 10am–3.30pm; 24 Dec 10am–5pm; 25 Dec 4–11pm; 26 Dec 10am–11pm; 27 Dec 10am–6pm.

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Rovereto · Rintocchi di luce Christmas market20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Rintocchi di luce Christmas market

Still to come

Market 10am–7pm; food Mon–Thu until 8pm, Fri–Sun until 8.30pm. 25 Dec 4–8pm; 31 Dec closes 6pm; 1 Jan opens noon.

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Montreux20 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Montreux

Still to come

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Innsbruck · Hungerburg20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Hungerburg

Still to come

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Levico Terme · Habsburg Christmas market21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Habsburg Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Listed dates only. 10am–7pm; 5, 6 and 7 December until 8.30pm.

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Mantua · Broletto, Erbe and Mantegna21 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Broletto, Erbe and Mantegna

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Stalls open 10 am–7 pm.

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Colico · Piazza Garibaldi Christmas market21 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Piazza Garibaldi Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027 · 9 Jan 2027 · 10 Jan 2027

Twenty selected dates from 21 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, 10 am–7 pm.

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Stockholm · Stortorgets Julmarknad21 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Stortorgets Julmarknad

Still to come

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Avio Castle · Christmas at Avio Castle21 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Christmas at Avio Castle

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Only on the twelve listed dates, 10am–6pm; last admission 5pm. The keep is temporarily closed for maintenance.

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Montbéliard · Lumières de Noël: Christmas market21 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Lumières de Noël: Christmas market

Still to come

Fortieth edition; Switzerland is guest of honour. Closes 6pm on 24 December. Central lights continue until 3 January; their full route is not assigned the market’s opening date.

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Aosta · Marché Vert Noël21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Marché Vert Noël

Still to come

Daily 10am–8pm; 25 December 3–8pm; 1 January 11am–8pm.

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Gubbio · Gubbio Christmas festival21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Gubbio Christmas festival

Still to come

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Cologne · Heinzels Wintermärchen, Alter Markt23 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Heinzels Wintermärchen, Alter Markt

Still to come

Daily 11am–10pm; closes earlier than the Heumarkt area.

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Cologne · Heinzels Wintermärchen, Heumarkt23 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Heinzels Wintermärchen, Heumarkt

Still to come

11am–10pm until 23 December; closed 24 and 25 December; from 26 December 11am–9pm.

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Colmar · City centre markets23 Nov 2026 – 29 Dec 2026

City centre markets

Still to come

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Colmar · Gourmet market23 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Gourmet market

Still to come

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Munich · Tollwood Winter Festival, Theresienwiese24 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Tollwood Winter Festival, Theresienwiese

Still to come

Festival and market end on 23 December; the 31 December party is a separate event.

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Stuttgart · Esslingen Medieval and Christmas Market24 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026

Esslingen Medieval and Christmas Market

Still to come

Nearby excursion: 24 November opening at 4pm, ceremony planned at 5pm; thereafter Sun–Thu 11am–8.30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9.30pm.

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Terni · Terni: city initiatives and lights25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Terni: city initiatives and lights

Still to come

City festivities run from 25 November to 6 January. Each attraction has its own dates and opening times.

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Stuttgart · Stuttgart Christmas market, city centre25 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Stuttgart Christmas market, city centre

Still to come

Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; 25 November stalls open at 5pm, ceremony at 6pm in the Old Castle courtyard.

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Dresden · Dresden Striezelmarkt, Altmarkt25 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Dresden Striezelmarkt, Altmarkt

Still to come

25 November 4–9 pm; 26 November–23 December 10 am–9 pm; 24 December 10 am–2 pm.

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Innsbruck · Maria-Theresien-Straße25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Maria-Theresien-Straße

Still to come

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Basel · Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz26 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz

Still to come

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Basel · Theaterplatz winter village26 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Theaterplatz winter village

Still to come

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Limatola, Benevento, northern Campania · Cadeaux al Castello: daily opening26 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Cadeaux al Castello: daily opening

Still to come

Open daily; separate sessions on Saturdays, Sundays and 7–8 December. Morning last entry 2pm, leave by 3:30pm; afternoon from 4pm. Market ends 13 December.

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Lugano · Natale in Piazza26 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Natale in Piazza

Still to come

City programme; individual activities follow separate dates.

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Lugano · Christmas market: first phase26 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Christmas market: first phase

Still to come

Via Nassa, Piazzetta Maraini, Piazza Manzoni, Via Luvini and Piazza Dante. Break on 25 December.

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Annecy · Christmas market: old town and quays26 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas market: old town and quays

Still to come

11am–9pm Sunday–Thursday, 11am–9.30pm Friday–Saturday. 24 and 31 December 11am–7pm; 25 December and 1 January 3pm–9.30pm.

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Annecy · Christmas market: Jardins de l’Europe26 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas market: Jardins de l’Europe

Still to come

11am–9pm Sunday–Wednesday, 11am–10pm Thursday–Saturday. 24 and 31 December 11am–8pm; 25 December and 1 January 3pm–10pm.

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Bressanone · Market opening evening26 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026

Market opening evening

Still to come

Sales from 4 pm; inauguration 5 pm.

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Bolzano · Piazza Walther market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza Walther market

Still to come

Opening ceremony on 26 November at 17:00. Different hours apply on 24 and 31 December and 1 January.

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Merano · Passirio riverside markets27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Passirio riverside markets

Still to come

Opening ceremony on 26 November at 17:00. Food stalls and retail stalls have different hours.

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Vipiteno · Vipiteno Christmas of the Bells27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Vipiteno Christmas of the Bells

Still to come

Retail 10 am–7 pm; first day 5–7 pm; Christmas Eve 10 am–1 pm. Reduced Christmas Day opening without a confirmed precise interval; separate food hours.

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Ossana · Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes

Still to come

Nativity route, 10am–10pm. Individual activities and market stalls have their own arrangements.

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Lana · Polvere di Stelle: crafts and food27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Polvere di Stelle: crafts and food

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026

10am–7.30pm on listed days; 24 December 10am–2pm. Only food stands open on 31 December.

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San Candido · Christmas in the Dolomites27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in the Dolomites

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

10.30am–7pm; 24 December 10.30am–2pm. Closed 25 December. Selected openings before 18 December.

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Brussels · Winter Wonders27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Winter Wonders

Still to come

Noon–10pm; close at 6pm on 24 and 31 December and 3 January. No Grand-Place sound-and-light show on these three days.

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Maastricht · Magisch Maastricht Vrijthof27 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Magisch Maastricht Vrijthof

Still to come

Nonfoodstalls until 10 pm, attractions until 11 pm; 27 November from noon; 24 December 10 am–6 pm, 25 December 11 am–6 pm, 26 December from 11 am.

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Helsinki · Tuomaan Markkinat27 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026

Tuomaan Markkinat

Still to come

Mon–Thu and Sun 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–8 pm; 6 December normal hours.

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Riga · Dome Square Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Dome Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–9 pm; Fri 11 am–11 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm. Fri/Sat artisans until 9 pm.24 Dec 10 am–6 pm; 25–26 Dec 10 am–11 pm(artisans 9 pm); 31 Dec 10 am–2 am(artisans midnight); 1 Jan noon–11 pm(artisans 9 pm); 3 Jan 10 am–6 pm.

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Kraków · Rynek Główny Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Rynek Główny Christmas Market

Still to come

Check current stall and holiday hours.

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Lugano · LAC Winter Village27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

LAC Winter Village

Still to come

Piazza Bernardino Luini; check individual activities.

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Bern · Waisenhausplatz Christmas market27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Waisenhausplatz Christmas market

Still to come

Christmas Eve 10am–5pm.

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Brunico · Brunico Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Brunico Christmas Market

Still to come

Retail 10 am–7 pm; Christmas Eve until 2 pm. Food hours differ.

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Bressanone · Bressanone Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Bressanone Christmas Market

Still to come

Retail and food hours differ; holiday exceptions in article.

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Pordenone · Christmas in Pordenone and food chalets27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in Pordenone and food chalets

Still to come

Opening on 27 November. Food stalls run through 6 January and craft stalls through 24 December. Individual attraction times are still to be confirmed.

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Pordenone · Craft chalets27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Craft chalets

Still to come

Six chalets, ending 24 December inclusive; confirm daily hours.

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Nuremberg · Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, Hauptmarkt27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, Hauptmarkt

Still to come

Normally 10 am–9 pm; 27 November 10 am–10 pm with prologue 5.30 pm; 24 December 10 am–2 pm.

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Livigno · Natale nel Villaggio27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Natale nel Villaggio

Still to come

Ordinary hours 10am–6pm; 1 January 2.30–6.30pm. Closed 1, 9, 15 and 25 December.

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Bormio · Bormio Christmas market27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Bormio Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027 · 8 Jan 2027 · 9 Jan 2027 · 10 Jan 2027

Listed dates only, 10.30am–7pm. Closes at 3pm on 24 and 31 December. Closed 25–26 December and 1 January.

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Einsiedeln27 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Einsiedeln

Still to come

Opens at 17:00 on 27 November.

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Strasbourg27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Strasbourg

Still to come

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Ortisei · Christmas village: retail huts28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas village: retail huts

Still to come

Retail stalls close from 30 November to 4 December and on Christmas Day. Food stalls open from 11 am to 8 pm on Christmas Day.

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Ortisei · Christmas village: food huts28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas village: food huts

Still to come

Food closed 30 November–4 December; open 25 December 11am–8pm. From 21 December 11am–8pm, except 24 December 11am–5pm and 1 January 4–8pm.

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Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Mairie Christmas

Still to come

Free admission, 1–7 pm.

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Fano · Natale a Fano: city programme28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Natale a Fano: city programme

Still to come

Overall festival period; not a daily-opening guarantee for stalls, rink or villages. Check each activity.

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Mombaroccio · Natale a Mombaroccio28 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Natale a Mombaroccio

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026

10am–8pm on the eight dates. €5 day admission and specified free entry. Shows and workshops follow each day’s programme.

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Pietrarsa — Napoli e Portici · Napoli-Portici Christmas Markets28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Napoli-Portici Christmas Markets

Still to come

10am–10pm, last entry 9pm. Shorter hours, 10am–7pm, on 1, 2, 3, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 December, and 4, 5 and 6 January.

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Vilnius · Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market28 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market

Still to come

Mon–Wed noon–8 pm; Thu noon–9 pm; Fri/Sat noon–10 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm.24 Dec 11 am–5 pm; 25–26 Dec noon–9 pm.

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Vilnius · Christmas tree and carousel28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas tree and carousel

Still to come

Tree and carousel: separate from market stalls, which finish 27 December.

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Zagreb · Advent Zagreb: citywide season28 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027

Advent Zagreb: citywide season

Still to come

Official citywide season; individual locations and activities have separate dates and hours.Warm-up 25–27 November is distinct.

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Canale di Tenno · Canale di Tenno Christmas Market28 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Canale di Tenno Christmas Market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Only on the ten listed dates, 9.30am–6pm.

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Bern · Münsterplatz Christmas market28 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Münsterplatz Christmas market

Still to come

Christmas Eve 10am–4pm.

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Montbéliard · Château esplanade illuminations28 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Château esplanade illuminations

Still to come

From 28 November; lights 4.30pm–11pm.

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Prague · Old Town Square Christmas Market28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Old Town Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Scheduled hours are 10 am to 10 pm. Check for changes on public holidays.

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Prague · Wenceslas Square Christmas Market28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Wenceslas Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Lower part of the square; 10 am–10 pm. Recheck holiday updates with Taiko.

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Candelara, Pesaro · Candele a Candelara28 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Candele a Candelara

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Selected dates only, 10am–8pm. Switch-offs 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

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Cimego · Quartinago · Carosello, Cimego Christmas market29 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Carosello, Cimego Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

29 November and 5–8, 12–13, 19–20 December 2026, 10 am–6 pm.

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Moscow · GUM market on Red Square29 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

GUM market on Red Square

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–10 pm, Fri until 11 pm, weekends and holidays 10 am–11 pm.

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Siror · Siror Christmas Market29 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Siror Christmas Market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 29 Nov 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Only on the six listed dates, starting at 10.30am. Consult the programme for each day’s activities and closing arrangements.

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Sarnico · Sarnico Magic Christmas29 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Sarnico Magic Christmas

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027

Guaranteed opening Thursday–Sunday 10am–7pm. Monday–Wednesday at exhibitors’ discretion; the date filter lists guaranteed days only.

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New York · Columbus Circle Holiday Market1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.

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Caltagirone, Sicily · Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/271 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/27

Still to come

Nativity circuit period; arrange individual venues, admissions and tickets with the organiser.

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Cagliari, Sardinia · Cagliari Christmas markets1 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Cagliari Christmas markets

Still to come

Piazza Yenne, corso Vittorio Emanuele II and piazza del Carmine areas; check individual activity schedules and admission separately.

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Kraków · 84 th szopki competition3 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2026

84 th szopki competition

Still to come

Presentation 10 am–noon at Mickiewicz monument; processionnoon.

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Los Angeles · Things Between Holiday Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Things Between Holiday Market

Still to come

Dock Street, 10 am–4 pm.

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Los Angeles · Makers Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Makers Market

Still to come

4 Dec preview 6–9 pm, 5–6 Dec 11 am–5 pm.

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Catania · Christmas Town at Le Ciminiere5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas Town at Le Ciminiere

Still to come

Closes at 7 pm on 24 Dec. Opens at 4 pm on 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

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Milan · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026

Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair

Still to come

5–8 December 2026. Daily hours to be confirmed.

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Sauris di Sopra · Mercatino di Natale5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026

Mercatino di Natale

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026

5, 6 and 8 December, 10am–6pm. Free admission. No market opening on 7 December.

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Sauris di Sopra · Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes

Still to come

Nativity scenes around the hamlets; separate from market dates.

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Pesaro · Piazza del Popolo market5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza del Popolo market

Still to come

Minimum hours 3–8pm Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm weekends and public holidays. Check Christmas Day and New Year updates.

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Castiglione del Lago · Luci sul Trasimeno · Percorso dell’Albero5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Luci sul Trasimeno · Percorso dell’Albero

Still to come

Daily 5pm–11pm; weather may affect opening. Christmas stalls: working days 3.30pm–8pm; days before holidays and holidays 10am–8pm.

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Perugia · Natale alla Rocca5 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Natale alla Rocca

Still to come

Market exhibition period at the C.E.R.P.; municipal fair calendar time band 10am–7.30pm. Confirm holiday openings and operating programme with the organisers.

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Milan · Rho · Artigiano in Fiera5 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Artigiano in Fiera

Still to come

Daily 10am–10pm. Free personal pass.

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Matera · Sasso Caveoso · Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027

Only on the listed dates; entry and time according to booking.

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Stresa · Lake Maggiore5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Stresa · Lake Maggiore

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

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Santa Maria Maggiore · Christmas market6 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026

Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026

Three days, 9.30am–6.30pm.

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Sant’Agata Feltria · Il Paese del Natale6 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Il Paese del Natale

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Fair on 6, 7, 8, 13 and 20 December 2026. Father Christmas’s house opens from 10am to 6pm on the same five days.

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Gubbio · Illuminated mountain tree7 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Illuminated mountain tree

Still to come

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Kraków · Post-competition szopki exhibition9 Dec 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Post-competition szopki exhibition

Still to come

Krzysztofory Palace: independent museum visit with separate hours and tickets.

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St Petersburg · Christmas market in three squares12 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Christmas market in three squares

Still to come

Free admission. Manezhnaya, Palace and Moskovskaya squares.

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Lugano · Christmas market: after Christmas26 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas market: after Christmas

Still to come

Piazza Manzoni, Via Luvini and Piazza Dante.

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Bern · Altjahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz28 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Altjahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz

Still to come

Separate year-end market.

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Budapest · Vörösmarty: food and New Year29 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Vörösmarty: food and New Year

Still to come

Food and New Year continuation only, not craft stalls.29–30 Dec 11 am–9 pm; 31 Dec 11 am–3 am.

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Lana · Polvere di Stelle: New Year’s Eve food stands31 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Polvere di Stelle: New Year’s Eve food stands

Still to come

Food stands only, 10am–8pm; retail stalls closed.

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Pergine Valsugana · New Year’s Eve in the square31 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

New Year’s Eve in the square

Still to come

New Year’s Eve in Piazza Fruet: retail huts closed, food area open.

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Bern · Neujahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz4 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027

Neujahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz

Still to come

New Year market.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

Christmas in everyday life