“I can resist everything except temptation,” wrote Oscar Wilde – and theatre-goers will find it hard to resist the temptation of The Importance of Being Earnest when it transfers to
The streets of Derby will resound with dance, music, comedy and contemporary circus this September, as Derby Festé hits the ground running for a thirteenth successive year...
Nabana no Sato, a botanical garden in the Japanese prefecture of Mie, is home each year to one of the country’s best and biggest winter light festivals. During several months, magical light tunnels,
Tampere Festival of Light (Valoviikot): Illuminating the Nordic Winter As the days shorten and winter sets in, Tampere in southern Finland bursts into colour with the Tampere Festival of Light.
Bryant Park’s Winter Village is New York’s most expansive festive marketplace, with more than a hundred boutique ‘jewel box’ kiosks around a free‑to‑skate rink. The setting, tucked behind the New
It’s the season to be merry, but one Christmas Market stands out from the crowd – well it is the original one after all. Not that the Vienna Christmas Market is a single market, but
Betlejem Poznańskie spans multiple locations and formats. The MTP fairground edition offers wide aisles, stage shows and abundant food options with easy tram access from the main station. Dates for
Arezzo’s ‘Città del Natale’ spreads festive cheer across the city with markets, light shows, a big wheel and weekend events. The headline Tyrolean‑style market in Piazza Grande brings wooden chalets,
Set across Piazza Fiera and Piazza Battisti, Trento’s Christmas Market is one of northern Italy’s most atmospheric. Wooden chalets brim with alpine crafts, locally cured meats and cheeses, and Trentino
Wrocław Christmas Market is a festive labyrinth of chalets, illuminations and themed zones spread around the handsome Market Square. The 2025 edition runs from late November through to Epiphany, with
Columbus Wanderlights is a long-running, free light trail through Downtown linking Columbus Commons with other illuminated stops. It’s not a chalet-style market, but it functions as a winter festival anchor:
Aosta’s Marché Vert Noël transforms Roman‑era streets and squares into a winter village dotted with timber chalets. You’ll find woollens, woodcarving and mountain flavours, along with hot chocolate and mulled
Winterfest turns downtown St. Louis into a festive hub with an ice rink, igloos and select market days in Kiener Plaza. While it’s more winter festival than traditional market, expect pop‑up
The Bratislava Christmas Market, held annually in the heart of Slovakia's capital, transforms the historic Main Square (Hlavné námestie) into a festive wonderland. What to Expect at the Bratislava Christmas
The streets and canals of Amsterdam will once more host the tenth Amsterdam Light Festival this winter, from 27 November, 2025 to 18 January, 2026. The theme of the 2025
Andorra la Vella’s Christmas Village, the ‘Poblet de Nadal’, turns the capital into a festive playground with wooden stalls, family shows and glittering installations. Centred on Plaça del Poble and
Merano pairs alpine scenery with belle‑époque elegance, and its Christmas Market makes the most of both. Rows of cosy huts line the Passer river, with warming mulled wine, Südtiroler specialities,
Bressanone’s Christmas Market unfolds beneath the cathedral towers on Piazza Duomo, with wooden huts selling artisan gifts, tree decorations and regional delicacies. Expect choirs, brass bands and a leisurely, family‑friendly
Calais runs two festive hubs rather than one long linear market. The Village de Noël takes over the covered hall on Place d’Armes with a seasonal ice‑rink (30‑minute sessions), a
Prague’s Old Town Square hosts the Czech capital’s flagship Christmas market, flanked by the gothic Týn Church and the baroque St Nicholas. Wooden chalets heap with hand‑painted baubles, carved toys
