Debrecen Advent 2025, Debrecen, Hungary
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
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Monkey Buffet Festival Lopburi Thailand 2025
Lopburi, in central Thailand, is already famous for its Khmer temple crowded with monkeys, but every year in November the whole town goes ape when visitors from Thailand...
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Sigtuna Christmas Market (Sundays) 2025, Sigtuna (near Stockholm), Sweden
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
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Fairytale Celje (Pravljično Celje) 2025, Celje, Slovenia
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,
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Tartu Christmas City 2025, Tartu, Estonia
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
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Advent Pula 2025, Pula, Croatia
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
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Hornbill Festival 2025 in Nagaland, India
The biggest event of indigenous warrior tribes in India’s Nagaland state, the 10-day Hornbill Festival in December sees singing, dance and sports performances mix with traditional crafts...
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Iași Christmas Market 2025, Iași, Romania
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
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Christmas in Košice (Vianoce v Košiciach) 2025, Košice, Slovakia
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
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Ptuj Fairy Tale (Ptujska pravljica) 2025, Ptuj, Slovenia
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
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Celebrate Madeira Christmas and New Year
Madeira is preparing to sparkle once again this festive season, with its famous Christmas lights switch-on on 1 December marking the start of a month-long celebration of colour, culture and
Columbus Circle Holiday Market 2025, New York City, USA
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
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Trondheim Christmas Market (Julemarkedet) 2025, Trondheim, Norway
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
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Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre 2025, Worcester, Worcestershire
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
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One of a Kind Holiday Show 2025, Chicago, USA
If you prefer an indoor holiday shopping experience, Chicago’s One of a Kind Show at THE MART is a destination event. More than 600 independent artists and designers showcase jewellery,
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Bishop Auckland Christmas Town 2025
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
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Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2025, Des Moines, USA
Des Moines’ Christkindlmarket is a free, open‑air celebration with wooden huts, artisan wares and German comfort food across two long weekends: in December 2025. Set outside Principal Park, it features
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Lucerne Christmas Market (Franziskanerplatz) 2025, Lucerne, Switzerland
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
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Royal Christmas Fair 2025, The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands
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
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Gentse Winterfeesten (Ghent Winter Festival) 2025, Ghent, Belgium
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
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