The Christmas Market opening will be celebrated on Saturday, November 30th. 

The grand opening of the Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, November 30, when all the cottages at the market will open their doors. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 5 pm, and festive stage will be filled with wonderful performances. The event will be officially opened by Deputy Mayor Jouni Markkanen, followed by the arrival of Santa Claus and his elves on stage. The celebration will continue with a performance by the vocal group Kuutar. The main performer of the evening is Lauri Mikkola, known from Kinky Boots and the Elämäni Biisi TV show, accompanied by Mikael Konttinen. The host for the event will be Kreetta Ahonen.

From the opening day onward, all the cottages at the Christmas Market will be open until December 22. The Glogg Restaurant will serve customers on December 23-24 as well. The Christmas Market is open Monday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, and the Glogg Restaurant will be open from November 30 to December 23 from 11 am to 8 pm, and on December 24 from 11 am to 3 pm.

This year, the Christmas Market features over 70 vendors specializing in handicrafts and food products, offering lovely gifts for both Santa’s sleigh and Christmas cozy moments. The famous Doughnut Cafe and Glogg Restaurant will also provide visitors with festive treats and authentic Christmas atmosphere. The Christmas Market stage will host several Christmas-themed performances throughout December