Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Chocoholics should head for the wonderful city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy this November. Each year the medieval city hosts the International Chocolate Festival, the Eurochocolate Festival.
The Lille Beer Festival, or Bière a Lille (BAL), takes place in the northern France city for one week in September. In 2023, there were 100 events dedicated to craft beer in bars, restaurants and breweries.
Rotterdam doesn’t host a single city‑wide Christmas market, but the Winterterrassen Festival (Winter Terraces Festival) brings festive cheer to the historic Laurenskerk on 21–22 November 2025. Expect heated terraces beneath
Turku’s Old Great Square hosts a traditional weekend market across four dates from 22nd November to 14th December 2025. Vendors from across Finland set up beneath medieval façades, with choirs,
Set within the courtyard of Dublin Castle, this curated market combines artisan stalls, a vintage carousel and seasonal food in a uniquely atmospheric setting. The compact layout makes for relaxed
Stavanger’s city park becomes a winter village in winter with stalls, concerts and horse‑and‑carriage rides beside the cathedral and harbour for Stavanger Christmas Market Norway
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
Set on a sunny terrace above the Rhine Valley, Triesenberg’s Bäärger Advent Market or Triesen Christmas Market is a charming way to start the festive season. For one day only
In Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown, Christmas weekends feel storybook. On 29–30 November, 6–7 and 13–14 December 2025, the cobbles around Sortebrødre Torv host parades, carols and stalls run by costumed
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
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
Now in its 5th year, Bishop Auckland Christmas Town has become a much-loved tradition, transforming the historic town centre and marketplace into the “Christmas Capital of the North.” Visitors can
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
Small but spirited, the Vaduz Christmas Market brings twinkling lights and alpine charm to the Städtle for one winter weekend. Peter‑Kaiser‑Platz fills with wooden stalls selling handicrafts, decorations and local
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
High in the Triesenberg mountains, Malbun’s one‑day Christmas market delivers postcard‑perfect alpine vibes. The village centre hosts wooden huts with warm drinks, snacks and crafts—an inviting stop for skiers and
