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
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.
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,
The 2024 Aké Festival will held between 20 and 22 November in Lagos Nigeria. The arts and books festival will include book chats, panel discussions, films poetry reading and music.
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
Few markets can match Montreux for scenery: wooden chalets line the Lake Geneva promenade with the Alps rising beyond. By day, browse artisanal gifts and regional treats with snow‑dusted peaks
Geneva’s Noël au Quai stretches along the Quai du Mont‑Blanc with over a hundred decorated chalets, a cosy Fondue Chalet and a lively Christmas Pub. With the Jet d’Eau and
Launched in 2023, Seattle Christmas Market has quickly become a West Coast favourite. Set across Fisher Pavilion and the South Fountain Lawn at Seattle Center, it brings rows of alpine
Savannah’s Plant Riverside District hosts a European‑style Christmas market along the riverfront. Browse festive huts and pop‑ups for artisan gifts and holiday snacks, catch live performances, and pose for photos
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
Cleveland’s Christmas Connection returns to the I‑X Center, packing the vast halls with holiday décor, toys, gifts and artisan wares. The show typically features live entertainment, Santa photos and celebrity
San José’s beloved Christmas in the Park returns downtown, filling Plaza de César Chávez with decorated trees, animated displays and food vendors. Downtown Park Experience Downtown Park Experience is a
Just like Christmas is not just about the Vienna Christmas Market, Czechia is not all about Prague, especially at Christmas time. The Brno Christmas Market (Brněnské Vánoce) takes place in the
