Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
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
Riga’s Old Town hosts one of the Baltics’ most atmospheric Christmas markets, centred on Dome Square beneath the towers of Riga Cathedral. Expect artisan gifts, woollens and wooden toys, along
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
