Festivals in December
8 festivals
October 2026
November 2026
Strasbourg Christmas MarketChristkindelsmärikSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026, Place de la Cathédrale, Strasbourg, France
Four weeks of Christmas markets in Strasbourg, in eight places across the old centre from the Cathedral square to Place Kléber. The city dates the tradition to 1570.
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 · source
Nuremberg Christmas MarketNurnberger ChristkindlesmarktSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026, Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg's Christmas market, opened by the Christkind with a Prolog at 17:30 on the first day. In 2026 it runs from 27 November to 24 December, daily 10:00-21:00.
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 · source
- Advent in ZagrebAdvent ZagrebSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 28 Nov – 7 Jan 2027, Zagreb, Croatia
December 2026
- Festival of LightsFête des LumièresSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 5–8 Dec 2026, Lyon, France
Escalade FestivalFete de l'EscaladeFolk and Tradition · Confirmed, 11–13 Dec 2026, Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva remembers the Savoyard attack of the night of 11-12 December 1602 with costumed processions through the Old Town, a lantern procession and chocolate cauldrons. In 2026: 11 to 13 December.
11–13 Dec 2026 · source
- Edinburgh's HogmanayHogmanaySeasons and Light · Confirmed, 29 Dec – 1 Jan 2027, Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Madeira New Year's Eve FireworksFogo de Artifício da Passagem de Ano no FunchalSeasons and Light · By calendar rule, 31 Dec 2026, Funchal, Portugal
A large fireworks show launched from the amphitheatre of Funchal, the seafront and sea platforms, plus Porto Santo. For 2026 the government's tender lists 59 launch points.
31 Dec 2026
