Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Cologne’s best‑known market unfolds on Roncalliplatz, directly under the twin spires of the Dom. Rows of chalets sell crafts, regional food and sweet treats beneath a canopy of lights and
Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hosts the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights This is Virginia’s signature walk-through Christmas lights event, with millions of lights, themed displays, model trains and warm-up
Chester’s market is storybook pretty: a pyramid of a Christmas tree, the Gothic Town Hall and the city’s famed black‑and‑white Rows framing a ring of wooden huts. Expect small‑batch gin,
Zürich’s main station transforms into a festive hall during the Polarzauber Christkindlimarkt, making it one of the most convenient Christmas markets in Switzerland. Under the grand concourse, a sea of
Few markets can match Montreux for scenery: wooden chalets line the Lake Geneva promenade with the Alps rising beyond. By day, browse artisanal gifts and regional treats with snow‑dusted peaks
Geneva’s Noël au Quai stretches along the Quai du Mont‑Blanc with over a hundred decorated chalets, a cosy Fondue Chalet and a lively Christmas Pub. With the Jet d’Eau and
Launched in 2023, Seattle Christmas Market has quickly become a West Coast favourite. Set across Fisher Pavilion and the South Fountain Lawn at Seattle Center, it brings rows of alpine
Savannah’s Plant Riverside District hosts a European‑style Christmas market along the riverfront. Browse festive huts and pop‑ups for artisan gifts and holiday snacks, catch live performances, and pose for photos
Just like Christmas is not just about the Vienna Christmas Market, Czechia is not all about Prague, especially at Christmas time. The Brno Christmas Market (Brněnské Vánoce) takes place in the
Bergen’s Christmas Market wraps around the city lake at Festplassen from 21st November to 22nd December 2025. Wooden huts, an illuminated Ferris wheel and plenty of food stalls create a
Rothenburg’s walled medieval town becomes a Christmas postcard during the Reiterlesmarkt. Chalets cluster around the Town Hall and Green Market, selling Franconian delicacies, ornaments and handicrafts. The market honours a
Gdańsk’s Christmas Market turns the Coal Market (Targ Węglowy) into a fairy‑tale village of lights and artisanal stalls. Expect regional food, a charming Advent calendar tradition and plenty of family‑friendly
Olomouc delivers one of the Czech Republic’s most characterful markets across its UNESCO‑listed squares. The wooden village of stalls fills Horní and Dolní náměstí with crafts, decorations and regional fare,
Winterval spreads across central Waterford with light installations, a big wheel and a Continental-style market. The core stalls cluster around John Roberts Square and along Broad Street and George’s Street,
The Downtown Holiday Market brings festive sparkle to Penn Quarter, stretching along F Street NW with a curated mix of rotating artisans, specialty foods and live entertainment. The line‑up changes
The Mile High City’s Christkindlmarket delivers European warmth against a Rocky Mountain backdrop. At Auraria Campus’ Tivoli Quad, you’ll find wooden stalls laden with nutcrackers, sheepskins and hand‑crafted decorations, alongside
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including this festive favourite outside the Texas Rangers’ ballpark. The Arlington Christkindl Market features rows of chalets selling handcrafted gifts, nutcrackers and holiday decorations, along with
Graz turns its UNESCO‑listed old town into a walkable trail of themed markets. Discover all about Graz Christmas markets. From crafts on Mehlplatz to children’s rides at Kleine Neutorgasse, everything
Christkindlmarket Chicago is the Midwest’s most famous German-style Christmas market, transforming Daley Plaza into a cosy village of wooden chalets, twinkling lights and festive aromas. Visitors can sip traditional glühwein
A suburban sister to Chicago’s flagship market, Christkindlmarket Aurora brings the same German holiday charm to the Fox Valley. RiverEdge Park fills with festively decorated stalls selling ornaments, toys and
