Christmas markets · Mumbai
Christmas markets in Mumbai 2026
Mumbai's Christmas markets are World of Christmas at Jio World Drive (sixth edition in 2025, ticketed, three December weekends), the free Khotachiwadi Christmas Bazaar in Girgaon (20–21 Dec 2025) and Bandra Wonderland on Carter Road (24 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026, free). We add 2026 dates as soon as the organisers announce them.
3 markets · checked October 2026
- World of Christmas (Jio World Drive)Last season: 13–14, 19–21 & 24–28 Dec 2025Ticketed (2025 prices around ₹1,299–1,499 by one listing); games and food extra; car parking about ₹200.
- Khotachiwadi Christmas BazaarLast season: 20–21 Dec 2025Free entry.
- Bandra Wonderland (Carter Road)Last season: 24 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026Free entry.
🧒 With kids
- World of Christmas (Jio World Drive) · Mumbai
- Bandra Wonderland (Carter Road) · Mumbai
✨ Date night
- Khotachiwadi Christmas Bazaar · Mumbai
- Bandra Wonderland (Carter Road) · Mumbai
🎉 With friends
- Khotachiwadi Christmas Bazaar · Mumbai
- Bandra Wonderland (Carter Road) · Mumbai
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World of Christmas (Jio World Drive)
Mumbai's big ticketed Christmas market, sixth edition in 2025 with a Toyland theme: European-style market stalls with décor and gifts, a Christmas parade, live performances, workshops and food over three December weekends.
🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- Mumbai's biggest ticketed Christmas market
- Toyland theme in 2025 (sixth edition)
- Christmas parade, live shows and workshops
- Décor and gift stalls, food
What visitors say
On Reddit, Mumbai parents split: children love the parade and photos with Santa and families say they had fun, while others found it small and crowded for the ticket price, with games around ₹150 each and pricey tea and snacks. Several say it is noticeably calmer before 5pm. Google reviewers of Jio World Drive praise the mall's Christmas décor as among the best in the city.
Worth it with young children who will love the parade and Santa; adults on their own may find it overpriced.
- Dates
- 13–14, 19–21 & 24–28 Dec 2025
- Cost
- Ticketed (2025 prices around ₹1,299–1,499 by one listing); games and food extra; car parking about ₹200.
Getting there and parking
- Jio World Drive, Bandra Kurla Complex; Mumbai Metro Line 3 has a Bandra Kurla Complex station.
Worth knowing
- Go before 5pm to avoid the evening crowd.
- 2025 ran over three weekends: 13–14, 19–21 and 24–28 Dec.
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Khotachiwadi Christmas Bazaar
A weekend Christmas bazaar in Khotachiwadi, Girgaon's East Indian heritage village of old wooden houses: carols, festive food and shopping in the lanes and homes, noon–9pm.
🎉 With friends✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Christmas bazaar in Girgaon's heritage East Indian village
- Old wooden houses with verandas
- Carols and festive food
- Homemade sweets and small makers
The most authentic Christmas experience in South Mumbai — a weekend in the lanes rather than a market square.
- Dates
- 20–21 Dec 2025
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Khotachiwadi, Girgaon; Wikipedia lists Charni Road as its public transit.
Worth knowing
- 20–21 Dec 2025, noon–9pm.
- It's a residential neighbourhood — be respectful when photographing homes.
Winter festival
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Bandra Wonderland (Carter Road)
Carter Road's seafront promenade turns into a free Christmas wonderland of lights, a giant tree and festive décor every evening 6–10pm over Christmas week — Bandra's big Christmas walk.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friends✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Giant Christmas tree and light installations on the seafront
- Snowman and reindeer sleigh
- Music and food stalls
- Views of the Bandra–Worli Sea Link
What visitors sayGoogle 4.0 ★ · 544 reviews
People love the lights, the big tree and the festive mood on the promenade, and it's free. But almost everyone warns about crowds between Christmas and New Year: long waits, slow traffic on Carter Road, chaotic parking and no washrooms. Several suggest arriving around 6–7pm for photos and taking a shared auto or bus from Bandra station instead of driving.
Mumbai's big free Christmas lights walk — go early in the evening on a weekday and skip the car.
- Dates
- 24 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Carter Road Promenade, Bandra West.
- Visitors report crowds, slow traffic and chaotic parking between Christmas and New Year, and several suggest a shared auto or bus from Bandra station instead of driving.
Worth knowing
- 24 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026, 6–10pm.
- Come at 6–7pm for photos before the crowd peaks; watch your belongings.