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Christmas markets 2026 in Riga and Latvia

The Riga Christmas Market on Cathedral Square (Doma laukums) runs from 27 November to 3 January. Here are all the 2026 Christmas markets and tree lightings in Riga and other Latvian towns, with dates, opening hours, addresses and a map. Only information confirmed by organisers and local councils.

Checked on 11 November 2026. We will add events as organisers announce their dates.

Christmas markets in Riga

Starts 27 Nov 2026Riga · market

Riga Christmas Market on Cathedral Square

Dates
27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Hours
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–21:00. 24 Dec 10:00–20:00 (the organiser lists 21:00); 25 Dec 10:00–21:00; 26 Dec 10:00–22:00; 31 Dec 10:00–02:00; 1 Jan 12:00–20:00.
Address
Doma laukums, Rīga

Riga’s main Christmas market, held since 2000. More than 80 stalls with Latvian craftspeople and home producers, a Santa’s house, and folk and DJ sets at weekends. Free entry.

Source: vzt.lv, liveriga.com

Starts 28 Nov 2026Riga · market

Kalnciema Quarter Christmas market

Dates
28 Nov 2026 – 26 Dec 2026Saturdays only: 28 Nov, 5, 12, 19 and 26 Dec
Hours
Usually 10:00–16:00 (the quarter’s Saturday market hours)
Address
Kalnciema iela 35, Rīga

A Saturday Christmas market across the river in Pārdaugava with farmers, craftspeople and designers. From 5 December to 9 January the gallery hosts a contemporary ceramics pop-up with more than 20 makers.

Source: kalnciemaiela.lv

Markets and tree lightings in other towns

Starts 27 Nov 2026Liepāja · tree lighting

Liepāja main Christmas tree lighting

Dates
27 Nov 2026
Hours
Events all day; the tree is lit at 19:00, concert 19:00–20:00
Address
Rožu laukums, Liepāja

The festive season opens on Rožu laukums with a concert. Organised by Liepāja’s culture department; free.

Source: kalendars.liepaja.lv

Starts 28 Nov 2026Jūrmala · tree lighting

Tree lighting and festive market in Majori

Dates
28 Nov 2026
Hours
Times not announced yet (in 2025 the market ran 12:00–18:00 and the tree was lit at 16:15)
Address
Jomas iela, Majoru stāvlaukums, Jūrmala

Jūrmala lights its main tree and opens a promenade of small trees, with concerts, workshops and a festive market.

Source: jurmala.lv

Starts 29 Nov 2026Jelgava · market

Advent and Christmas market

Dates
29 Nov 2026
Hours
14:00–19:00
Address
Hercoga Jēkaba laukums, Jelgava

Home producers and craftspeople sell trees, wreaths, decorations and hot drinks as the city lights its tree. Organised by the municipal culture agency.

Source: jelgava.lv

Starts 29 Nov 2026Daugavpils · tree lighting

Daugavpils main tree lighting

Dates
29 Nov 2026
Hours
From 17:00
Address
Vienības laukums, Daugavpils

The festive season opens with the lighting of the city’s main tree.

Source: latvia.travel

Map

Red pins: Riga; green: other towns. Locations are approximate.

Dates not announced yet

These events have no confirmed 2026 dates yet. Last year’s details are given for reference only.

  • Riga’s main Christmas tree lighting, Town Hall Square — dates not announced yet. In 2025: 29 November at 16:00. riga.lv
  • Esplanāde Christmas market, Riga — dates not announced yet. The last official riga.lv listing is for the 2023/24 season. riga.lv
  • Āgenskalns Market Christmas fair, Riga — dates not announced yet. In 2025: weekends from 29 November to 28 December. agenskalnatirgus.lv
  • Daugavpils Christmas market — dates not announced yet. In 2025: 20 December, 10:00–16:00, Vienības laukums. daugavpils.lv
  • Cēsis Christmas market — dates not announced yet. No 2026 listing from the municipality yet. pasakumi.cesis.lv
  • Sigulda Christmas market — dates not announced yet. No 2026 listing from the municipality yet. tourism.sigulda.lv
  • Valmiera Christmas market and tree lighting — dates not announced yet. No 2026 listing from the municipality yet. visitvalmiera.lv

Frequently asked questions

When does the Christmas market on Cathedral Square open?

The Riga Christmas Market on Cathedral Square runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. It opens 11:00–21:00 Monday to Thursday, 10:00–22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and 10:00–21:00 on Sundays.

Is the market open at Christmas and on New Year’s Eve?

Yes. On Cathedral Square the market opens 10:00–20:00 on 24 December (the organiser’s site says until 21:00), 10:00–21:00 on 25 December, 10:00–22:00 on 26 December, from 10:00 to 02:00 on New Year’s Eve and 12:00–20:00 on 1 January.

When is Riga’s main Christmas tree lit?

Riga City Council has not announced the 2026 date yet. In 2025 the main tree on Town Hall Square was lit on 29 November at 16:00.

Is entry free?

Yes — entry is free at the Cathedral Square market, Kalnciema Quarter and the Baltic Expo fair on Ķīpsala.