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California · United States
Province of Pistoia · Tuscany · Italy
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Metropolitan City of Turin · Piedmont · Italy
Lights and walksLuci d’Artista · 23 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
A two-hour walk from the Flying Carpet to the Mole. Find new installations, a sheltered stop and the light that moves across town.
Free admissionAbout 2 hours at the destination
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Province of Bergamo · Lombardy · Italy
Christmas marketChristmas Village · 14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Market hours for Piazzale degli Alpini, events for children and an ice rink that stays open into January.
Different admission for each stopAbout 3 hours at the destination
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British Columbia · Canada
Christmas marketVancouver Christmas Market · 16 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
Book your arrival window and plan a visit for craft stalls, lights and German food at Jack Poole Plaza.
About 2 hours at the destination
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Metropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
TraditionsChristmas Town at Le Ciminiere · 5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Tickets, holiday hours and ideas for a family visit to Le Ciminiere, even in the rain.
About 4 hours at the destination
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Province of Mantua · Lombardy · Italy
Christmas marketPiazza Virgiliana · 7 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · Selected opening days only
Mantua Christmas markets 2026: opening days for Piazza Virgiliana and the three central squares, ice-rink prices and a walking route.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
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Province of Lecco · Lombardy · Italy
Christmas marketPiazza Garibaldi Christmas market · 21 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 · Selected opening days only
Colico’s Christmas market opens on twenty selected days in Piazza Garibaldi, 21 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. Find the walking route and indoor rink hours.
About 4 hours at the destination
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Metropolitan City of Milan · Lombardy · Italy
Christmas marketOh Bej! Oh Bej! fair · 5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026
From 5 to 8 December, Milan celebrates St Ambrose with the Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair around Sforza Castle. Free entry and a three-stop walk.
Free admissionAbout 2 hours at the destination
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Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
Christmas marketCarosello, 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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Île-de-France · France
Christmas marketTuileries Christmas market · 14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Two markets, Monet’s Water Lilies and an ice rink framed by skyscrapers. Plan a Paris Christmas outing with dates, Métro stops and three places to visit.
Free admissionAbout 5 hours at the destination
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Greater London · United Kingdom
Christmas marketHyde Park Winter Wonderland · 19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Skate in Hyde Park and browse the chalets by the Thames. Dates, tickets and a route linking Winter Wonderland with South Bank.
About 5 hours at the destination
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Manhattan · New York · United States
Christmas marketBryant Park Holiday Shops · 28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Bryant Park, Union Square and Columbus Circle. Dates, subway stops and skating prices for a festive day in Manhattan.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
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California · United States
Christmas marketThings Between Holiday Market · 4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026
Two December markets and an outdoor rink that stays open into January. Dates, prices and a route through Downtown and Miracle Mile.
About 4 hours at the destination
Read the guide →− Remove from comparisonDates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.
Segantini: commercial Christmas village
Scheduled
Strada di Maratta Bassa 91; 9am–1pm and 3–7.30pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Read the guide →Bryant Park Holiday Shops
Scheduled
Weekdays 11 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–8 pm. Holiday hours may vary.
Read the guide →Southbank Centre Winter Market
Scheduled
Free admission. Closed on 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Union Square Holiday Market
Scheduled
Sun–Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thu–Fri 11 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–9 pm.
Read the guide →Christmas in Tivoli
Scheduled
Use the daily calendar; verify 24 December directly before purchase.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Destinazione Natale: city programme
Scheduled
The overall period does not mean daily opening of market or individual experiences.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Village de Noël at Rihour
Still to come
Closes at 6 pm on 24 December. Closed on Christmas Day.
Read the guide →Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Still to come
Timed entry ticket. Closed on Christmas Day.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Town Hall Square Christmas Market
Still to come
Opening ceremony 20 November at 6 pm; consult daily programme and individual service times.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes
Still to come
Nativity route, 10am–10pm. Individual activities and market stalls have their own arrangements.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Tuomaan Markkinat
Still to come
Mon–Thu and Sun 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–8 pm; 6 December normal hours.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Natale a Fano: city programme
Still to come
Overall festival period; not a daily-opening guarantee for stalls, rink or villages. Check each activity.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Christmas tree and carousel
Still to come
Tree and carousel: separate from market stalls, which finish 27 December.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Still to come
Mon–Thu 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.
Read the guide →84 th szopki competition
Still to come
Presentation 10 am–noon at Mickiewicz monument; processionnoon.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes
Still to come
Nativity scenes around the hamlets; separate from market dates.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Post-competition szopki exhibition
Still to come
Krzysztofory Palace: independent museum visit with separate hours and tickets.
Read the guide →Christmas market in three squares
Still to come
Free admission. Manezhnaya, Palace and Moskovskaya squares.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Polvere di Stelle: New Year’s Eve food stands
Still to come
Food stands only, 10am–8pm; retail stalls closed.
Read the guide →New Year’s Eve in the square
Still to come
New Year’s Eve in Piazza Fruet: retail huts closed, food area open.
Read the guide →Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.
Red capes, green branches and dozens of voices: the Singing Christmas Tree is also a tree made of people. From 19 November to 23 December 2026 a square in the heart of Zurich is once again filled with music. And the concerts are free.
Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.