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Free Festivals and Events in Europe 2026-2027

From free city festivals to open-air concerts – here you'll find 1436 free events across Europe you shouldn't miss in 2026-2027.

Sternschnuppenmarkt Emsdetten, Germany 2026: Dates, Program and Christmas Market Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Sternschnuppenmarkt Emsdetten, Germany 2026: Dates, Program and Christmas Market

The Sternschnuppenmarkt in Emsdetten runs from 4 to 6 December 2026 in the city centre around St. Pankratius Church, Brink and Frauenstrasse. This free Advent market combines wooden huts, live music and a Sunday shopping opening. It is organised by Verkehrsverein Emsdetten e. V.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Emsdetten, Germany
Lauenburg Christmas Market 2026 – Castle Square on the Elbe Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Lauenburg Christmas Market 2026 – Castle Square on the Elbe

The Lauenburg Christmas Market around the castle and Schlossturm is the town’s free three-day hillside fair on the Elbe, run by the WVL. It traditionally falls on the second Advent weekend; 2026 dates were not yet official in September. Frau Holle, fairy-tale figures, the Advent light and decorated Elbstraße make Lauenburg a atmospheric stop between Hamburg and Lüneburg.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Lauenburg, Germany
Rheinsberg Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Rheinsberg Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town

The Rheinsberg Christmas Market takes place from December 4 to 6, 2026, on Kirchplatz in the historic old town. Regional stalls, mulled wine and a stage program bring festive cheer near Rheinsberg Palace, and admission is free.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Rheinsberg, Germany
Saarburg Christmas Market 2026 in Saarburg, Germany – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Saarburg Christmas Market 2026 in Saarburg, Germany – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide

The Saarburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place on the Advent weekends of 4–6 and 11–13 December at Buttermarkt and the waterfall in Saarburg. With festive lighting, regional stalls, a varied programme and free admission, it offers a special Advent experience. The Victorian Market at KulturGießerei runs in parallel.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Saarburg, Germany
Füssen Advent Market in Füssen, Germany 2026: Dates, Programme & Visitor Tips Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Füssen Advent Market in Füssen, Germany 2026: Dates, Programme & Visitor Tips

The Füssen Advent Market 2026 takes place from 4–6 and 11–13 December at the baroque Klosterhof St. Mang in Fussen. Free admission, romantic atmosphere, crafts and mulled wine await visitors in a historic setting. ---

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Fussen, Germany
Blieskastel Christkindlmarkt 2026: Christmas Magic in the Baroque Old Town Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Blieskastel Christkindlmarkt 2026: Christmas Magic in the Baroque Old Town

The Blieskastel Christkindlmarkt takes place from December 4 to 6, 2026, on Paradeplatz in the baroque old town. Admission is free, with handmade crafts, mulled wine and a live music program.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Blieskastel, Germany
St. Wendel Christmas Market 2026: Christmas Magic Meets a Medieval Market Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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St. Wendel Christmas Market 2026: Christmas Magic Meets a Medieval Market

The St. Wendel Christmas and Medieval Market takes place from December 4 to 13, 2026 in the historic old town around the town hall and basilica. With around 150 stalls, a lively medieval market in the Mott area and festive lighting, it ranks among the most beautiful Christmas markets in Saarland, and admission is free.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 St. Wendel, Germany
Güstrow Christmas Market 2026 – Advent on the Market Square in Güstrow Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Güstrow Christmas Market 2026 – Advent on the Market Square in Güstrow

The Güstrow Christmas Market 2026 (Advent on the Market) takes place on the historic market square in front of the town hall. With an ice stock track, mulled wine parties, family days and regional specialities, the Barlach City offers a cosy Advent atmosphere. Exact dates will be announced; admission is free.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Güstrow, Germany
Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market 2026 – Historic Village Market in Berlin Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market 2026 – Historic Village Market in Berlin

The Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market 2026 runs 4–6 December on Richardplatz in Berlin-Neukölln: Friday 17:00–21:00, Saturday 14:00–21:00, Sunday 14:00–20:00. More than 200 charity stalls, kerosene light and free entry define the Bohemian Village. Bezirksamt Neukölln organises one of the city’s few fully non-profit markets.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Adventszauber Borgholzhausen, Germany 2026 – Town Centre Christmas Market Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
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Adventszauber Borgholzhausen, Germany 2026 – Town Centre Christmas Market

Adventszauber Borgholzhausen 2026: 4–6 December in the town centre. Opening Friday 18:00. Free entry.

Dec 04, 2026
🇩🇪 Borgholzhausen, Germany
Saas-Fee Christmas Market 2026 – Alpine Christmas Magic in the Car-Free Mountain Village Illustrative photo
Christmas Markets in Europe
Free

Saas-Fee Christmas Market 2026 – Alpine Christmas Magic in the Car-Free Mountain Village

The Saas-Fee Christmas Market 2026 takes place on 4 and 5 December on the village square of the car-free high alpine village. Local crafts, mulled wine and genuine mountain atmosphere beneath the four-thousanders make it a special Advent experience with free admission.

Dec 04, 2026
🇨🇭 Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Winter RE:WIND Festival, Lech Zurs, Austria 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets and Ski Music Weekend Illustrative photo
Sports Events in Europe
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Winter RE:WIND Festival, Lech Zurs, Austria 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets and Ski Music Weekend

Winter RE:WIND in Lech Zurs is the ski-and-DJ festival that opens the Arlberg winter season. From 4 to 6 December 2026, first runs, hut DJ sets and the Schlegelkopf stage come together. The 2026 line-up is still to be announced; the open-air stage was free at the previous edition.

Dec 04, 2026
🇦🇹 Lech Zurs, Austria