Illustrative photo Schmalkalden Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Half Timbered Old Town
The Schmalkalden Herrscheklasmarkt 2026 runs from November 28 to December 20 at Altmarkt Square. Set among half timbered houses and Wilhelmsburg Castle, it offers free admission, Thuringian specialties and a wonderfully cozy Advent atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Diedenshausen Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Sauerland Fest
The traditional Diedenshausen Christmas Market welcomes visitors on November 28, 2026, with a historic village atmosphere, regional crafts, and culinary treats. Enjoy a sustainable holiday festival in the Sauerland region featuring kids' activities and festive music.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Billerbeck 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market at the Cathedral
The Weihnachtsmarkt Billerbeck 2026 opens on 28 and 29 November around the cathedral. Up to 80 stalls, mulled wine, St. Nicholas and free admission await visitors in the romantic historic town centre. ---
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Gescher 2026 – Christmas Market in Münsterland, Germany
The Weihnachtsmarkt Gescher 2026 takes place on 28 and 29 November in the town centre of Gescher. This free local Christmas market offers stalls, culinary treats and a family-friendly programme in Münsterland, Germany. ---
Illustrative photo Pista Extra da Veiga Festival, Vegadeo, Spain 2026: Dates, Line-up and Tickets
Pista Extra da Veiga 2026 takes place on 28 November at Recinto Ferial in Vegadeo, Spain. The A Candeloria team’s punk festival features Soziedad Alkoholika, Narco and more. Tickets from 32 EUR; admission is not free.
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Illustrative photo Wildenfels Christmas Market 2026 at Wildenfels Castle
The Wildenfels Christmas Market takes place on November 28 and 29, 2026 at Wildenfels Castle. Admission to this family friendly market with crafts, music and festive food is free.
Illustrative photo Mayrhofen Advent at the Waldfestplatz 2026: Christmas Market in the Zillertal
The Mayrhofen Advent at the Waldfestplatz turns a clearing deep in the Scheulingwald forest into a calm, traditional Christmas market with local crafts, Zillertal treats and unamplified music. It runs across the four Advent weekends before Christmas, though the exact 2026 dates had not yet been officially published at the time of writing.
Illustrative photo Krakow Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
Experience the Krakow Christmas Market from 28 November 2026 to 1 January 2027 at Rynek Główny. Enjoy handmade crafts in the shadow of the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), traditional treats, and a magical festive atmosphere.
Illustrative photo No Sleep Festival Belgrade 2026: Electronic Music at the Port Hangar
No Sleep Festival takes place on November 28, 2026 at the Main Hangar in the Port of Belgrade. This award winning electronic music festival brings international techno and house acts into a striking industrial warehouse right on the Danube.
Illustrative photo Andermatt Christmas Market 2026 – Alpine Christmas Magic in the Swiss Alps
The Andermatt Christmas Market takes place on 28 November 2026 from 11:00 to 19:00 in Kirch- und Rössligasse. With handmade products, mulled wine and an alpine mountain backdrop, it offers atmospheric Advent magic in the ski resort. The offer is complemented by the Christkindlimarkt in Altdorf on 11 December.
Illustrative photo Festas Nicolinas Guimarães – Medieval Student Festival of Saint Nicholas
From 29 November to 7 December 2026, the students of Guimarães celebrate the Festas Nicolinas in honour of Saint Nicholas. Portugal's oldest student festival offers historic rituals, drum processions and centuries-old traditions in a UNESCO-listed medieval city. Free admission.