Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Prague’s Old Town Square hosts the Czech capital’s flagship Christmas market, flanked by the gothic Týn Church and the baroque St Nicholas. Wooden chalets heap with hand‑painted baubles, carved toys
Wenceslas Square complements Old Town’s headline market with a lively strip of chalets selling seasonal snacks and gifts along the historic boulevard. With two metro stations on the square and
Advent Zagreb is Croatia’s flagship Christmas celebration and one of Europe’s most decorated festive events. The city centre becomes a constellation of themed zones, with cheerful market stalls, street food
Rijeka’s waterfront city centre comes alive for Advent with a chain of installations and kiosks along Korzo and up at Trsat Castle. Expect street performances, regional flavours and sparkling decorations
Nestled in the heart of eastern Hungary, the historic city of Debrecen dresses itself in festive splendour each winter for the beloved event known as Debrecen Advent. As the days
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
