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Riga Old Town Christmas Market

When
November 27, 2026–January 3, 2027
Where
Dome Square (Doma laukums) · Riga day trip
Price
Free entry; pay for food, drink and crafts
A large Christmas tree decorated with lights

About

Riga's long-running Christmas market fills Dome Square under the cathedral with more than 80 stalls of Latvian crafts, gingerbread and mulled wine, plus weekend concerts and family activities.

Highlights

  • 80+ traders selling Latvian crafts, knitwear, amber and gingerbread
  • Weekend choir, folk and DJ programmes
  • Santa's cottage, carousel and workshops for children

Practical tips

  • Weekdays are quieter. Weekends bring the full stage programme
  • Opening hours change around 24–26 December
  • Pair it with a weekend trip to Riga from Vilnius (about 4 hours by bus)

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