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Traditional Christmas markets
Old Riga
29.11.2024.-02.01.2025.
As is the tradition every year, Doma Square is once again transforming into a captivating Christmas wonderland! Here, you can encounter Santa’s cheerful helpers and pay a visit to Santa’s charming house, send a heartfelt letter to Lapland, ensuring your most cherished gift wishes come true.
Or, delight your family by fulfilling their gift wishes with artisan-made candles, creative kits, decor, or other unique and traditional goods. Plus, get ready for some uplifting tunes, since there will be DJs playing on Fridays, choirs and music ensembles performing on Saturdays, and Sundays are for folk music! All of this with a cozy cup of mulled wine and a spread of more or less traditional Latvian delights is what makes the most iconic market in Riga.
Kalnciema kvartāls
02.-30.12.2024
Every Saturday Kalnciema kvartāls will also host a Christmas Market, filled with various homemade goods, as well as a ceramics pop-up market. Additionally, there will be a chance to capture your holiday memories at the Christmas themed photo corner and join in family-friendly workshops and activities.
Āgenskalna tirgus
30.11.-29.12.2024
The beautiful Āgenskalna market is encouraging you to meet up with your loved ones to discover the Christmas miracle, as time spent together is the biggest gift for everyone. From Friday to Sunday there will be special themed markets both in the outside and inside areas, as well as a cultural program. As there is an amazing street food area on the second floor, this is easily a destination for a complete and magical day.
Christmas markets with activities and workshops
Vidzemes tirgus
Vidzemes tirgus invites to dive into festive creativity with their workshop program for handmade gifts and Christmas decorations. Concerts, puppet theater, dancing and singing together, and even meeting Santa will all be possible throughout December. And of course, local merchants will provide the finest produce for your Christmas table as well as something to put under the Christmas tree.
Tallinas ielas kvartāls
Breaking free from the stereotype that Tallinas ielas kvartāls is just for Friday nights, the residential venues have curated a festive program featuring concerts, workshops, brunches, and more to help you elevate your Christmas experience.
Go to a concert, karaoke evening or celebrate the Winter Solstice with the folklore ensemble “Brichka”. In December 2024, the quarter offers 8 events.
Baltics largest 3-day Christmas fair
13.-15.12.
For late gift shoppers, this fair a week before Christmas is a real find. 500 merchants and artisans from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are all joining in, for you to pick only the best for your loved ones. A large variety of wood and textile items, hand-crafted treasures, tasty treats, games, books, and much more. Beyond the shopping, there will also be a blend of workshops and activities, carousels and inflatable attractions, promising a day filled with Christmas cheer.
Pop Up Markets 2024
Ziema lakstos
Since November, Lakstos, which always delights with its decorated windows, has opened two POP UP shops in the very centre of the city – one in Berga Bazārs and the other in the heart of Old Riga on Kaļķu Street. Both shops offer a wide and varied assortment of Christmas tree decorations of all shapes, interior items and candle holders.
The shops are decorated so colourfully that even if you don’t need anything from Christmas decorations, it is worth going there to enjoy the festive atmosphere. And for those who love beautiful shots for social media, both shops have thoughtful spots for colourful festive pictures.
Christmas POP UP fair at Digital Art House
15.12.24
12:00 – 19:00
Digital Art House will host, as the organisers say, not just a fair, but a place where ideas become alive. If you want to sell something as a craftsman, you can take part in the market for a fee starting from 25 euros. The mission of this event is to help talented people fulfil their potential by providing an opportunity to promote their unique creations. Visitors will be able to get acquainted with the products of young designers, as well as choose accessories and outfits with the help of a stylist.
