Illustrative photo Yule Lads Bath in Mývatn – Iceland's Unique Christmas Tradition
On 6 December 2026, Iceland's 13 Yule Lads invite visitors to join them for their once-a-year bath at Earth Lagoon Mývatn starting at 4:00 PM. A Christmas market at Skjólbrekka and a Yule Lads visit at Dimmuborgir complete the most magical winter day in North Iceland.
Illustrative photo Homburg Christmas Village 2026: Christmas Market at Christian Weber Square
The Homburg Christmas Village at Christian Weber Square opens from December 6 to 30, 2026. Admission is free, with festively decorated huts, a large ice rink and a daily stage program right in the heart of Homburg.
Illustrative photo Christmas Markets and Winter Events in Völklingen 2026
Instead of one large Christmas market, Völklingen offers several smaller Advent events in 2026, including the Völklinger Winterwelt ice rink and the neighborhood markets in Luisenthal and Fürstenhausen.
Illustrative photo Los Escobazos in Jarandilla de la Vera: Flaming Broom Festival 2026
On 7 December 2026, Jarandilla de la Vera turns into a sea of fire as locals gently strike each other with flaming brooms during Los Escobazos, followed by a nighttime procession honouring the Virgin of the Conception.
Illustrative photo Milan Christmas Market (Oh Bej! Oh Bej!) 2026 – Dates, Program & Guide
From 7 to 10 Dec 2026, Milan hosts "Oh Bej! Oh Bej!", its oldest Christmas market at Sforza Castle. Celebrating the city's patron saint, the event features around 400 stalls, historic charm dating back to 1510, local crafts, and culinary classics like Panettone and roasted chestnuts.
Illustrative photo London Philharmonic Orchestra Hamburg 2026: Alice Sara Ott and Edward Gardner
The London Philharmonic Orchestra performs in 2026 in the Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall under Edward Gardner with pianist Alice Sara Ott. The programme features Shostakovich, Beethoven and Rachmaninov.
Illustrative photo Queensrÿche 2026 – Progressive Metal Live in Tilburg
Queensrÿche play the Main hall of 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Veemarktstraat 44, on Monday 7 December 2026, with Ambush in support. Doors 19:00, show 20:00, end 23:00. Official tickets are EUR 44.80 including service fees via 013.nl.
Illustrative photo Festa di Sant'Ambrogio 2026: Milan's Patron Saint Day and the Scala Season
On December 7, 2026, Milan celebrates its patron saint Sant'Ambrogio with the historic Oh Bej Oh Bej market around the Castello Sforzesco and the glittering opening night of the opera season at La Scala.
Illustrative photo Wintertainment 2026 in Vienna, Austria – Jazz, Global & Pop Winter Festival
Wintertainment 2026 takes place from 7 to 23 December at Theater am Spittelberg in Vienna. The festival offers high-quality evenings of jazz, pop, cabaret, variety and comedy in a cosy atmosphere – a cultured alternative during Advent. Tickets from around 18 Euro.
Illustrative photo Prima della Scala 2026 – The Prestigious Season Opening in Milan
The Prima della Scala on December 7, 2026, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan is the most prestigious opera event of the year. Experience a historic and glamorous season opening filled with masterful music, high culture, and international society.
Illustrative photo 52nd Gala Concert Original Tiroler Kaiserjägermusik 2026 in Innsbruck
The 52nd Gala Concert of the Original Tiroler Kaiserjägermusik takes place on 8 December 2026 at 19:00 in Saal Tirol at Congress Innsbruck. Kapellmeister Norbert Amon presents overtures, Viennese waltzes and traditional marches in Tyrolean wind-band tradition. Tickets from about €26 via oeticket.
Illustrative photo Hallstatt Christmas Market 2026 – One-Day Lakeside Advent
On December 8, 2026, the one-day Hallstatt Christmas Market enchants visitors with its postcard-perfect lakeside setting. Enjoy a life-sized wooden nativity scene, traditional brass music, and regional treats on the idyllic Marktplatz.