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Christmas markets · Lithuania

Christmas Markets in Lithuania 2026: Vilnius Dates and Guide

The Lithuanian Christmas markets covered here are in Vilnius. The main market stands on Cathedral Square next to the city Christmas tree, with wooden chalets, mulled wine and crafts; the 2025 edition ran 29 November to 28 December and the next is 28 November to 27 December 2026, with free entry. Shorter fairs add the big indoor LITEXPO gift fair, a Christmas food market in the former Lukiskes prison, a design square and a first-Advent weekend at the Hales market hall.

5 markets · checked October 2026

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German market

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    German market · Vilnius

    Vilnius Christmas Market (Vilniaus Kaledu muge)

    The capital's main Christmas market on Cathedral Square by the city Christmas tree: wooden chalets, mulled wine, crafts and snacks.

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    What's there

    • The city Christmas tree on Cathedral Square
    • Wooden market chalets with crafts and gifts
    • Mulled wine and snacks

    Vilnius's main Christmas spot - best in the evening, when the tree is lit.

    2026
    28 Nov - 27 Dec 2026
    Last season
    29 Nov - 28 Dec 2025
    Cost
    Free entry.

    Getting there and parking

    • Cathedral Square, at the start of the Old Town; the easiest way to the centre is on foot or by trolleybus.

    Worth knowing

    • In 2025 the tree was lit on 29 November at 19:00 - the biggest crowds are that evening.
    • The market ran until 28 December.
    Cathedral Square, VilniusOfficial site

Weekend market

  • Big Christmas Fair of Vilnius (LITEXPO), VilniusIllustration

    Weekend market · Vilnius

    Big Christmas Fair of Vilnius (LITEXPO)

    The capital's biggest indoor Christmas fair: more than 130 makers and producers with gifts, decorations and festive food at the exhibition centre. Sat 10-18, Sun 10-17.

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    What's there

    • More than 130 makers and producers
    • Gifts, decorations and festive food
    • Under a roof - whatever the weather

    The best place for all your gifts in one weekend.

    Dates
    13-14 Dec 2025
    Cost
    Free entry.

    Getting there and parking

    • LITEXPO, Laisves pr. 5; buses from the centre.
    • There is a large car park at the exhibition centre.

    Worth knowing

    • 2025: 13 December 10-18, 14 December 10-17.
    LITEXPO, Laisves pr. 5, VilniusOfficial site
  • Christmas in Lukiskes Prison - Gastro Fair, VilniusIllustration

    Weekend market · Vilnius

    Christmas in Lukiskes Prison - Gastro Fair

    The fifth Christmas gastronomy fair in the former Lukiskes prison: food producers, live music and workshops for children in an unusual space.

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    What's there

    • The fifth Christmas gastronomy fair
    • Former Lukiskes prison - an unusual venue
    • Live music and workshops for children

    Vilnius's most interesting place for Christmas food and atmosphere.

    Dates
    11-14 Dec 2025
    Cost
    Free entry.

    Getting there and parking

    • Lukiskiu sq. 6, city centre; on foot from Lukiskes Square.
    • By public transport to the Lukiskes stop.

    Worth knowing

    • 2025: 11-14 December.
    Lukiskes Prison 2.0, Lukiskiu sq. 6, VilniusOfficial site
  • Christmas at Hales Market, VilniusIllustration

    Weekend market · Vilnius

    Christmas at Hales Market

    First-Advent weekend in the historic Hales market hall: free creative workshops, live music and sustainable gifts.

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    What's there

    • The historic Hales market hall
    • Free creative workshops
    • Live music and sustainable gifts

    The start of the first-Advent weekend in the Old Town.

    Dates
    29-30 Nov 2025
    Cost
    Free entry.

    Getting there and parking

    • Pylimo g. 58, edge of the Old Town.
    • 10 minutes on foot from the railway station.

    Worth knowing

    • 2025: 29-30 November.
    Hales Market, Pylimo g. 58, VilniusOfficial site

Holiday market

  • Christmas Design Square, VilniusIllustration

    Holiday market · Vilnius

    Christmas Design Square

    More than 50 Lithuanian makers and designers just before Christmas on Vincas Kudirka Square, at the end of Gediminas Avenue - original gifts.

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    What's there

    • More than 50 Lithuanian makers and designers
    • Vincas Kudirka Square, Gediminas Ave.

    For original gifts just before Christmas.

    Dates
    17-21 Dec 2025
    Cost
    Free entry.

    Getting there and parking

    • V. Kudirkos Square, at the end of Gediminas Ave.
    • 10 minutes on foot from Cathedral Square.

    Worth knowing

    • 2025: 17-21 December.
    Vincas Kudirka Square, VilniusOfficial site

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