Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
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
Birmingham’s long‑standing partnership with Frankfurt delivers the UK’s biggest authentic German market - the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market. Wooden huts line New Street and Victoria Square, wafting aromas of bratwurst,
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
The unmistakable glow of Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 is set to illuminate the city centre once again, transforming streets and squares into a wintry wonderland from Friday, 7 November, through
In the heart of Denmark’s capital, the atmospheric pedestrian streets of central Copenhagen come alive each winter as the delightful Nytorv Christmas Market invites travellers to immerse themselves in true
Bristol Christmas Market fills Broadmead with twinkling chalets, après‑style bar huts and the eye‑catching ‘sky gondola’ dining pods. Expect an eclectic, foodie‑led line‑up—mulled cider (naturally), churros, Yorkshire pud wraps and
The Seaport Holiday Market at Snowport has quickly become Boston’s flagship festive bazaar, assembling more than 100 local makers and tasty pop‑ups along the waterfront. Expect artisan jewellery, candles, art
Galway’s Christmas Market transforms Eyre Square into a festive village of wooden chalets, amusement rides and seasonal flavours. Shoppers can browse artisan crafts, decorations and winter treats, then warm up
Seville’s much‑loved Seville Nativity Scene Fair (Feria del Belén) lines the grand Avenida de la Constitución with specialist stalls dedicated to nativity scenes and seasonal crafts. Organised by the city’s
Jul i Vinterland: Oslo’s Magical Christmas Market at Spikersuppa Jul i Vinterland is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Norway, transforming Oslo’s Spikersuppa into a festive village of
Sheltered from winter weather, the Grand Central Holiday Fair offers a polished, design‑forward take on holiday shopping inside the landmark terminal. Vendors are carefully selected for quality—from jewellery and leather
Canterbury’s festive scene stretches from the open‑air Whitefriars quarter to the atmospheric Cathedral Precincts, mixing craft stalls and street food with choral services and heritage sights. It’s a wonderfully compact,
Nottingham transforms Old Market Square into a complete festive village. Beyond the Christmas market stalls you’ll find an Ice Bar, alpine‑themed bars, an observation wheel and entertainment programme. Food is
Detroit’s winter markets bring holiday shopping to Cadillac Square with a mix of local makers, food stalls and festive photo‑ops. The cosy cabins make browsing pleasant even on cold days,
York’s St Nicholas Fair fills the medieval city centre with alpine chalets selling Yorkshire produce and thoughtful crafts. The warren of lanes around Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square springs
Organised by Craft*Folk for over three decades, the Cardiff Christmas Market - or Marchnad Nadolig Caerdydd in Welsh - champions home‑grown creativity. The streets around St John’s Church fill with distinctive
Union Square Holiday Market Every holiday season, Union Square Park in Manhattan becomes home to the beloved Union Square Holiday Market. Organised by URBANSPACE Pop Up Markets, the market features over 185 vendors
Paris La Défense hosts the region’s biggest Christmas market, stretching along the esplanade beneath the Grande Arche. Expect hundreds of stalls with artisan gifts, regional produce and global street food,
