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Events and seasons in Europe's Christmas markets

95 events and seasons

A tram stands at the stop beside the columned brick facade of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.Photo of Amsterdam
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Concertgebouw Orchestra Christmas Matinee

Amsterdam · Oud-Zuid

ConcertDec 25, 2026

Music stands wait on the stage of the Concertgebouw's main hall in Amsterdam below the gilded organ.Photo of Amsterdam
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Sinterklaas arrival in Amsterdam

Amsterdam · Amstel and the city centre

ProcessionNov 15, 2026

Lamps light the snowy steps beside the St. Annenkirche in Annaberg-Buchholz on an Advent evening.Photo of Annaberg-Buchholz
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Annaberg-Buchholz Great Miners' Parade

Annaberg-Buchholz · Erzgebirge

ProcessionDec 20, 2026

Lit stall roofs of the Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt fill Rathausplatz at night, seen from the Perlach Tower.Photo of Augsburg
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Augsburg Engelesspiel

Augsburg · Altstadt

Folk customNov 23, 2026

Lit stalls of the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt fill the Domplatz at night below the cathedral facadeSalzburger Nockerl / Wikimedia Commons

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When are the Krampus runs in Austria in 2026?

The first runs start on 21 November 2026 and the last Perchten come out on 21 December, and most of them gather around St Nicholas's Eve on 5 December.

Salzburg and the Salzkammergut47°39′N 13°18′E
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J. S. Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium im Berliner Dom

Bach's Christmas Oratorio at Berlin Cathedral

Berlin · Mitte

ConcertDec 18, 2026

A river boat moors below Bernkastel's old town and its vineyard slopes seen from the Moselle bridgePhoto of Bernkastel-Kues
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Torch Swim on the Moselle (Bernkastel-Kues)

Bernkastel-Kues · Moselufer

Folk customDec 5, 2026

Brno's Christmas tram glows with fairy lights as it runs past the market toward náměstí Svobody.Photo of Brno
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Brno Christmas Tree Lighting

Brno · Brno-střed

Opening ceremonyNov 27, 2026

The Belfry of Bruges towers over a lit Christmas tree and market chalets on the Markt at night.Photo of Bruges
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Bruges Winter Glow Ice Rink

Bruges · Koning Albert I-park

Ice rinkNov 20, 2026

Steps climb to the twin-towered Gothic west front of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels.Photo of Brussels
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Midnight Mass at Brussels Cathedral

Brussels · Treurenberg

Church serviceDec 24, 2026

Visitors stand on the Grand-Place in Brussels at night under a tall Christmas tree strung with warm lights.Photo of Brussels
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Brussels Winter Wonders Ice Rink

Brussels · Place De Brouckère

Ice rinkNov 27, 2026

Strings of lights fan out from the red Christmas tree over the crowded stalls on Szent István tér at dusk.Photo of Budapest
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City Park Ice Rink

Budapest · Városliget (District XIV)

Ice rinkNov to Feb

A tall tree of red lights and a gold bow stands beside a basilica tower at the Budapest Advent market.Photo of Budapest
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Christmas Day High Mass at Matthias Church

Budapest · Buda Castle (District I)

Church serviceDec 25, 2026

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