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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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Valkenburg

Limburg · Netherlands

Admission and costs
Gemeentegrot is a paid Christmas market with tickets for a 30-minute arrival window. Buy through the cave’s official website; Fluweelengrot is a different venue with its own ticket and is not automatically included.
Getting there
From Valkenburg station, walk to Gemeentegrot: allow about ten minutes on foot. The cave market entrance is at Cauberg 4; afterwards, continue through the town centre towards Walramplein for the outdoor section.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Gemeentegrot itself is the sheltered section, but requires a ticket and booked arrival window: it is not an unrestricted public rain shelter. The town-centre sections remain exposed to the weather.
Route and accessibility
Gemeentegrot accommodates wheelchairs, mobility scooters and walkers. Corridors are at least 2.5 metres wide.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Mairie Christmas

Still to come

Free admission, 1–7 pm.

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

Christmas in everyday life