Nordic LuciaTraditions
Nordic Lucia: a light that walks with a song
From the saint of Syracuse to Swedish processions and Finnish solidarity: listen to a tradition beyond the postcard.
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- A family nativity
- A handmade Christmas gift, with a story to keep
- AachenNorth Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Acireale — Santa Maria della NeveMetropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
- AlberobelloMetropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
- An Advent wreath at home
- AnnecyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
- AostaAosta Valley · Italy
- ArezzoProvince of Arezzo · Tuscany · Italy
- Assisi · Franciscan placesProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- AstiProvince of Asti · Piedmont · Italy
- Avio CastleAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Bacoli — Miseno e FusaroMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- BaselBasel-Stadt · Switzerland
- BernCanton of Bern · Switzerland
- Bologna, Santa Lucia FairMetropolitan City of Bologna · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
- BolzanoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- BormioProvince of Sondrio · Lombardy · Italy
- BressanoneAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- BrunicoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- BrusselsBrussels-Capital · Belgium
- BudapestBudapest · Hungary
- Bussolengo – FloverProvince of Verona · Veneto · Italy
- Cagliari, SardiniaMetropolitan City of Cagliari · Sardinia · Italy
- Caltagirone, SicilyMetropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
- Canale di TennoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Candelara, PesaroProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- Caserta · Royal PalaceProvince of Caserta · Campania · Italy
- Castelsardo, SardiniaMetropolitan City of Sassari · Sardinia · Italy
- Castiglione del LagoProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- Christmas carols and listening
- Christmas lights for everyone: free markets and a thoughtful budget
- Christmas markets: bring home the light
- Christmas markets: rosy cheeks, comfortable feet
- Christmas wrapping that deserves a second life
- Cimego · QuartinagoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, LazioMetropolitan City of Roma Capitale · Lazio · Italy
- ColicoProvince of Lecco · Lombardy · Italy
- ColmarGrand Est · France
- CologneNorth Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Copenhagen – TivoliHovedstaden · Denmark
- Craft and work in the crib
- DresdenSaxony · Germany
- EinsiedelnSchwyz · Switzerland
- EmpoliMetropolitan City of Firenze · Tuscany · Italy
- Erice, SicilyProvince of Trapani · Sicily · Italy
- European Christmas flavours
- FanoProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- Firenze · Santa CroceMetropolitan City of Firenze · Tuscany · Italy
- Gaeta, Latina, LazioProvince of Latina · Lazio · Italy
- GovoneProvince of Cuneo · Piedmont · Italy
- Grandparents and grandchildren
- Grazzano ViscontiProvince of Piacenza · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
- GreccioProvince of Rieti · Lazio · Italy
- GubbioProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- HelsinkiUusimaa · Finland
- InnsbruckTyrol · Austria
- KrakówLesser Poland · Poland
- LanaAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Levico TermeAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- LilleNord · Hauts-de-France · France
- Limatola, Benevento, northern CampaniaProvince of Benevento · Campania · Italy
- LivignoProvince of Sondrio · Lombardy · Italy
- LocorotondoMetropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
- LondonGreater London · United Kingdom
- Los AngelesCalifornia · United States
- LuganoTicino · Switzerland
- MaastrichtLimburg · Netherlands
- MantuaProvince of Mantua · Lombardy · Italy
- Matera · Sasso CaveosoProvince of Matera · Basilicata · Italy
- MeranoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Milan · Oh Bej! Oh Bej!Metropolitan City of Milan · Lombardy · Italy
- Milan · RhoMetropolitan City of Milano · Lombardy · Italy
- MombaroccioProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- MontbéliardBourgogne-Franche-Comté · France
- Montecatini TermeProvince of Pistoia · Tuscany · Italy
- MontreuxVaud · Switzerland
- MoscowMoscow · Russia
- MunichBavaria · Germany
- Naples — San MartinoMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- Naples · San Gregorio ArmenoMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- Neapolitan Christmas sweets
- New YorkManhattan · New York · United States
- Nordic decorations
- Nordic Lucia
- NurembergBavaria · Germany
- One day, so many lights: Christmas market trips from Milan
- OrtiseiAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- OssanaAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- ParisÎle-de-France · France
- Pergine ValsuganaAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- PerugiaProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- PesaroProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- Pietrarsa — Napoli e PorticiMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- PordenoneProvince of Pordenone · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
- PraguePrague · Czechia
- RangoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- RigaRiga Region · Latvia
- Riva del GardaAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Rothenburg ob der TauberBavaria · Germany
- RoveretoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Saint Nicholas in Europe
- SalernoProvince of Salerno · Campania · Italy
- SalzburgState of Salzburg · Austria
- San CandidoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Sant’Agata FeltriaProvince of Rimini · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
- Santa Maria MaggioreProvince of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piedmont · Italy
- SarnicoProvince of Bergamo · Lombardy · Italy
- Sauris di SopraProvince of Udine · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
- SirorAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- St PetersburgSt Petersburg · Russia
- Step off the train and into Christmas: market trips without a car
- Still in the mood for Christmas lights? Where to go after the big day
- StockholmStockholm County · Sweden
- StrasbourgGrand Est · France
- Stresa · Lake MaggioreProvince of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piedmont · Italy
- StuttgartBaden-Württemberg · Germany
- TallinnHarju · Estonia
- TerniProvince of Terni · Umbria · Italy
- This gift has a heart: Milan’s Christmas markets that support good causes
- TrentoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- ValkenburgLimburg · Netherlands
- VeronaProvince of Verona · Veneto · Italy
- Vetralla, Tuscia, LazioProvince of Viterbo · Lazio · Italy
- ViennaState of Vienna · Austria
- VilniusVilnius County · Lithuania
- VipitenoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- What a lovely Christmas! Find the market that feels right for you
- What can I do too? Choosing Christmas markets with children
- ZagrebCity of Zagreb · Croatia
- ZurichCanton of Zurich · Switzerland
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Nordic decorationsTraditions
Paper hearts and straw: a handmade Nordic Christmas
Julehjerte, himmeli and Yule goats: distinct stories, creative ideas and thoughtful decorations to keep.
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Saint Nicholas in EuropeTraditions
Saint Nicholas crosses Europe with a small gift
Sinterklaas, Nikolaus, Samichlaus: distinct dates and customs, with a thread of generosity to bring home.
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Tallinn
Harju · Estonia
Christmas marketTallinn: Christmas gathered around one lovely square
Town Hall Square Christmas Market · 20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Town Hall Square stalls, Estonian makers and a marzipan break: Tallinn’s market continues to Epiphany.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Riga
Riga Region · Latvia
Christmas marketRiga: Christmas made by hand, enjoyed slowly
Dome Square Christmas Market · 27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Dome Square, woollen mittens and a city of merchants: market dates, holiday hours and stops beyond the stalls.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Vilnius
Vilnius County · Lithuania
Christmas marketVilnius: follow the lights, then take another street
Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market · 28 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
The market ends on 27 December, the tree continues into January: plan a visit through Pilies and the Gates of Dawn.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
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Kraków
Lesser Poland · Poland
Christmas marketKraków: a Christmas city, in miniature
Rynek Główny Christmas Market · 27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Rynek Główny market and szopki nativity scenes: choose between the 3 December competition and the later exhibition.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Budapest
Budapest · Hungary
Christmas marketBudapest: two squares, two Christmas calendars
Advent Bazilika, Szent István tér · 13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Advent Bazilika and Vörösmarty begin on 13 November, but Vörösmarty’s makers finish before the New Year party.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
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Zagreb
City of Zagreb · Croatia
Lights and walksZagreb: a red heart between squares and gardens
Advent Zagreb: citywide season · 28 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027
Advent Zagreb runs 28 November–7 January: find your pace between Zrinjevac, the Upper Town and craft traditions.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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An Advent wreath at homeTraditions
Four candles, one Sunday at a time
What the candles mean, when to light the rose candle and why Advent lasts six Sundays in Milan’s Ambrosian rite.
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Christmas markets: rosy cheeks, comfortable feet
Layers, tried-and-tested shoes and practical accessories for a day of squares, sparkling lights and warm indoor pauses.
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Grandparents and grandchildren
Grandparents and grandchildren: choose Christmas together
A nativity scene, a workshop and a well-chosen break: build a Christmas outing across generations, with real examples from Lana to Pergine.
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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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Paris · La Défense Christmas market12 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Paris · Le Sommet and ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
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.
Read the guide →Los Angeles · Pershing Square ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Valkenburg · Gemeentegrot13 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Valkenburg · Fluweelengrot13 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Valkenburg · WinterGlow – Walramplein13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Copenhagen – Tivoli · Christmas in Tivoli13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Christmas in Tivoli
Scheduled
Use the daily calendar; verify 24 December directly before purchase.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Paris · Tuileries Christmas market14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Lille · Big wheel on Grand’Place18 Nov 2026 – 16 Jan 2027
London · Hyde Park Winter Wonderland19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Still to come
Timed entry ticket. Closed on Christmas Day.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Stockholm · Stortorgets Julmarknad21 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Kraków · Rynek Główny Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026
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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Los Angeles · Things Between Holiday Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026
Los Angeles · Makers Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026
Milan · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026
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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.
Christmas in everyday life
TO DISCOVER
In Zurich the Christmas tree really sings. And you want to leave!
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.
TO DISCOVER
CHRISTMAS: THERE IS MORE THAN ONE STORY IN THE NATIVITY SCENE!
Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.