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Christmas Market closes its doors, welcoming the holiday season

25.12.2025 The charming wooden cottages and inviting restaurants of the Christmas Market have now closed for the season, as vendors head off to celebrate the holidays. What remains in the winding lanes is a lingering sense of togetherness and the magic of Christmas—an atmosphere we were once again delighted to share this year.

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Enjoy the Christmas Market atmosphere until Christmas Eve

21.12.2025 You can enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Christmas Market right up until Christmas Eve. All market cottages and restaurants will be open until Monday, 22 December, at 7:00 pm. Some cottages will remain open on 23 December, and the Christmas Market’s Glogg Restaurant will also be open on Christmas Eve.

The opening of the Christmas Market will be celebrated on Saturday, November 29th.

25.11.2025 The official opening of the Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, 29 November. All market cottages will open their shutters at 11:00, and the festive opening ceremony will begin at 17:00 on the Christmas Market stage. This year’s programme features the dazzling vocal ensemble CALLA, Mayor Ilmari Nurminen, and of course the much-anticipated guest – Santa Claus with his elves. The evening will be hosted by the wonderful Salla Paajanen.

Construction of the Christmas Market has begun – the market will open on 22 November

28.10.2025 The construction of the Tampere Christmas Market is now underway at Central Square. The beloved Christmas market will open its doors on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with selected stalls and restaurants starting operations. From 29 November to 22 December, the the entire market will be open daily, offering visitors a festive experience in the heart of the city.