Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Valkenburg aan de Geul’s ‘Christmas Town’ is unlike anywhere else in Europe. Valkenburg ChristmasMarkets unfold inside marlstone caves beneath the ruined castle (Velvet Cave) and in the Municipal Cave, while
Few places do Christmas quite like Tivoli Gardens. From 14 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, Copenhagen’s historic pleasure gardens glow with thousands of lights, alpine stalls and cosy hygge
Sibiu Christmas Market transforms the city’s historic Great Square into a sparkling winter village. Sibiu Christmas Market 2025 The Sibiu Christmas Market has earned a reputation as one of the
Craiova, Romania’s charming southern city, transforms into a winter wonderland each December, welcoming visitors to the enchanting Craiova Christmas Market. Nestled in the heart of the city, this festive market
Belfast Christmas Market wraps around City Hall, filling Donegall Square with wooden chalets. Warm up with glühwein, try Belgian chocolates and flamboyant crêpes, or brave an ‘exotic’ burger before browsing
Newcastle Christmas market threads through the elegant streets around Grainger Market near Grey’s Monument and Eldon Square, bringing together northern street food, local designers and festive bars. Expect proper Geordie
Innsbruck’s Altstadt market nestles beneath the Golden Roof with alpine stalls, fairy‑tale décor and mountain views peeking down the lanes. Discover all about Innsbruck Christmas market. Daily hours run to
Liverpool’s market clusters outside St George’s Hall, the city’s grand neoclassical icon opposite Lime Street station. Traditional chalets sell crafts, decorations and warming food, while the bar huts pour mulled
Gothenburg’s Liseberg amusement park turns into a glittering winter world from 15th November to 30th December 2025. Expect market stalls, ice shows, rides, Nordic ‘julbord’ buffets and photo ops under
Aarhus’s beloved open-air museum transforms into a living Christmas timeline from 15th November to 31st December 2025. At Den Gamle By you’ll stroll through centuries of Danish Yuletide, from 19th‑century
Few markets have a setting as dramatic as Edinburgh’s, with the Castle perched above Princes Street Gardens. The core market mixes Scottish produce with international treats—think hot toddies, shortbread and
Betlejem Poznańskie spans multiple locations and formats. The MTP fairground edition offers wide aisles, stage shows and abundant food options with easy tram access from the main station. Dates for
Klagenfurt’s Neuer Platz (New Square) hosts a welcoming market with regional crafts, gifts and warming snacks, alongside a second cluster of stalls at Domplatz. Discover all you need to know
Arezzo’s ‘Città del Natale’ spreads festive cheer across the city with markets, light shows, a big wheel and weekend events. The headline Tyrolean‑style market in Piazza Grande brings wooden chalets,
Experience the Newport Beach Holiday Market and Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Newport Beach comes alive each December with a festive programme that combines coastal charm, family fun, and seasonal
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,
Exeter’s market blends independent South West artisans with a strong street‑food line‑up, all set on the lawned Cathedral Green. Between gift shopping you can graze your way around—wood‑fired pizzas, curries,
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
