Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Celje’s ‘Fairytale City’ returns with weeks of free events, concerts and children’s shows spread across the historic centre. As European Christmas City 2025, Celje puts on an especially elaborate programme,
Tartu’s Town Hall Square becomes a snug winter village, with lights strung above glass pavilions and a daily programme that keeps the square lively throughout Advent. Expect Estonian handicrafts, warming
Advent Pula casts a warm glow over Istria’s biggest city, setting up cheerful cabins and stages around the Giardini promenade and nearby parks. It’s an extended, family‑friendly season that pairs
Iași Christmas Market spreads along a handsome spine of historic streets: Ștefan cel Mare Boulevard, Lăpușneanu Street and lively Piața Unirii. As twilight falls over Iași’s grand boulevards, the market
Eastern Slovakia’s capital celebrates the season with a month‑long programme on Hlavná ulica. Stalls dish up regional specialities and gifts, with a large tree and frequent performances adding to the
Slovenia’s oldest town brings Christmas spirit to its cobbled streets with a month of markets, concerts and family activities. The switch‑on and opening take place in Town Square, with stalls
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market brings a refined, European feel to the base of Central Park, with aisles of artisan designers, gourmet bites and seasonal gifts. It’s smaller than Union
One of Norway’s most atmospheric markets, Trondheim’s Julemarkedet sets up camp on Torvet from 3rd to 21st December 2025. Expect around 80 exhibitors, roaring fire pits, a giant lavvo, and
Worcester’s Victorian Fayre is a beloved four‑day celebration that transforms the cathedral city into a period scene. Stallholders don top hats and capes, street performers roam, and carols mingle with
If you prefer an indoor holiday shopping experience, Chicago’s One of a Kind Show at THE MART is a destination event. More than 600 independent artists and designers showcase jewellery,
Now in its 5th year, Bishop Auckland Christmas Town has become a much-loved tradition, transforming the historic town centre and marketplace into the “Christmas Capital of the North.” Visitors can
Des Moines’ Christkindlmarket is a free, open‑air celebration with wooden huts, artisan wares and German comfort food across two long weekends: in December 2025. Set outside Principal Park, it features
Lucerne’s Franziskanerplatz hosts a classic Advent market just a short stroll from the famous Chapel Bridge. Expect Swiss handicrafts, festive bakes and warming drinks in a compact, welcoming setting that’s
The Hague’s Royal Christmas Fair brings a festive glow to Lange Voorhout, one of the city’s most elegant avenues. Expect quality stalls, twinkling lights, live performances and plenty of warming
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...
