Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
The Strasbourg Christmas Market is a magical event that blends centuries of tradition with the vibrant holiday spirit. As one of Europe’s oldest and most iconic Christmas markets, it has
Reims Christmas Market is one of France’s biggest markets along the Promenades, a short stroll from the Gothic cathedral. Expect rows of chalets with regional crafts and gourmet treats, plus light
Award‑winning Bath Christmas Market threads through handsome Georgian streets around the Abbey, creating one of the most photogenic Christmas scenes in the UK. In 2025 it celebrates 25 years of
France’s fourth largest city becomes a winter wonderland each December for the Toulouse Christmas Market. The Place du Capitole is transformed from 27 November to 28 December into a European
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
Stavanger’s city park becomes a winter village from 28th November to 20th December 2025, with stalls, concerts and horse‑and‑carriage rides beside the cathedral and harbour. It’s compact and easy to
Skansen’s century‑old Christmas Market brings Swedish heritage to life on Djurgården each Friday to Sunday from 28th November to 21st December 2025. Browse handicrafts and local delicacies, then warm up
Helsinki’s main market transforms Senate Square from 28th November to 22nd December 2025, framed by neoclassical façades and the snow‑white cathedral. Browse Finnish design and artisan gifts, graze on seasonal
From November 28 to December 28, the enchanting Cité de Noël transforms Béthune’s historic Grand’Place into one of the most captivating Christmas markets in the Hauts-de-France region. Nestled beneath the
Maastricht’s Vrijthof hosts a polished winter village with a Ferris wheel, an indoor ice rink and rows of chalet stalls. The scene is framed by twin churches and historic façades,
Every winter, Arras transforms into a glittering Christmas wonderland. Nestled in the Grand’Place, the Arras Christmas Market or Ville de Noël à Arras is one of the largest in Hauts-de-France
The Brussels Christmas Market is no doubt one of the best in Europe for food and atmosphere. Winter Wonders – as the market is dubbed – runs over two kilometres through the Belgian
Lisbon Portugal is set to dazzle this festive season, with Wonderland Lisboa at the centre of its winter celebrations. From late November to early January, the city transforms into a
The much‑loved Village de Noël de Liège takes over Place Saint‑Lambert and Place du Marché with around 200 chalets from November. The city embraces the theme with its own festive
Stratford‑upon‑Avon rolls out two festive weekends across its most photogenic streets, with seasonal food, music and costumed traders creating a Dickensian mood, which is slightly off-piste considering this is Shakespeare's
Porvoo, one of Finland’s prettiest wooden towns, strings a festive ‘Christmas Path’ through the centre on weekends from 29th November to 21st December 2025. Expect cosy stalls, carousels and mulled
Tampere’s Joulutori fills Central Square with wooden cottages, crafts and daily entertainment from 29th November to 22nd December 2025. Arrive a week earlier for the pre‑market atmosphere, then return for
If you are thinking of a slightly alternative Christmas market in Europe away from Vienna, Salzburg and Dresden you would do far worse that considering the Vilnius Christmas market. Vilnius
Sigtuna’s Christmas Market unfolds on four Advent Sundays—30th November, 7th, 14th and 21st December 2025—turning Sweden’s oldest town into a festive promenade along Stora gatan. Expect choirs, Lucia processions and
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
