Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Ghent’s Winter Festival brings a cosy, family feel to the medieval city centre, with stalls, rides and an ice rink set around Sint‑Baafsplein and Korenmarkt. Sip a jenever, nibble on
Jackson’s Holiday Bazaar brings together local artists and makers for two days of indoor shopping in the shadow of the Tetons. Browse jewellery, ceramics, fine art, leatherwork and gourmet goodies
Hampton Court Festive Fayre is a wonderful festive food lover's treat replete with artisan food, drink and perfect gifts. The fare ranges from Christmas puds to sausages...
Belgrade Winter Fairytale Zimska Bajka on the Sava Promenade is the Serbian capital’s biggest festive event. It lights up the Sava riverfront with rows of wooden huts, mulled-wine bars and
For classic chalet browsing, head to the Marché de Noël on Place du Grand Théâtre Roughly forty wooden stalls fill the square beside Calais’s historic theatre, selling regional delicacies, decorations
Held in the Yorkshire market town of Malton, the Malton Christmas Festival is two days of food, music and fun held across the weekend of 2 to 3 December. The free festival...
Georgetown, a preserved silver‑rush town in the Rockies, hosts a charming Old World market on the first two weekends of December. Expect roasted chestnuts, carollers, St. Nicholas visits and stalls
This extended pop‑up market from the Art Association of Jackson Hole showcases work by local artists—paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery and ornaments—in a gallery‑shop format. It’s a brilliant place to find
Haarlem’s weekend Christmas market is a Dutch favourite, with hundreds of stalls radiating from the Grote Markt into the old town’s handsome streets. You’ll find crafts, seasonal bakes and cosy
Running since the 1980s, the Harvard Square Holiday Fair is a juried, indie craft market that pops up over two December weekends. Expect a rotating roster of New England makers—textiles,
Small but spirited, the Vaduz Christmas Market brings twinkling lights and alpine charm to the Städtle for one winter weekend. Peter‑Kaiser‑Platz fills with wooden stalls selling handicrafts, decorations and local
Amsterdam’s Winter Paradise brings a full suite of festive fun to the RAI: indoor and outdoor rinks, rides, live music and a food village, all under sparkling lights. It’s ticketed
The hugely popular Beverley Festival of Christmas, in East Yorkshire, has grown from a small market to one of the largest festive celebrations in England. Held on 8 December
Pärnu—best known as Estonia’s ‘summer capital’—serves up a charming, concentrated burst of Christmas spirit each December. For three days, Independence Square fills with huts selling hand‑crafted gifts, seasonal bakes and
Chișinău’s main festive fair is staged at the International Exhibition Centre Moldexpo, bringing together local artisans, food producers and seasonal gift suppliers under one roof. The short, four‑day event is
High in the Triesenberg mountains, Malbun’s one‑day Christmas market delivers postcard‑perfect alpine vibes. The village centre hosts wooden huts with warm drinks, snacks and crafts—an inviting stop for skiers and
Renegade Craft’s Chicago Winter edition pops up at Morgan Manufacturing in the Fulton Market District. Expect 170+ artists and makers with contemporary jewellery, apparel, prints, ceramics and gourmet small‑batch goods—perfect
Narva’s Christmas Village brings a hearty dose of festive warmth to Estonia’s eastern border. Centred on Town Hall Square, the event features stalls with local handicrafts, sweet treats and hot
Lux Helsinki – A Festival of Light and Creativity As the festive season fades, Lux Helsinki keeps the Finnish capital aglow. From 4 to 8 January 2026, the city becomes
Advent in Rovinj – Christmas by the Sea brings winter magic to one of Istria’s most picturesque towns. From early December through January, Rovinj transforms into a sparkling coastal Christmas
