Lisbon Christmas: Where to Find the Best Markets and Events
While Portugal may not be as well-known for Christmas markets, as some of its European counterparts, Lisbon has it’s own magic at Christmas time. With numerous markets, stunning light displays, and events from mid-November through the New Year.
Here you will find all of Lisbon’s can’t miss Winter Holiday events to make your visit even more magical.
Wonderland Lisboa
Lisbon’s Most Anticipated Holiday Event
🕰️Sun 10a-10p, Tues-Thurs 1p-10p, Fri 1p-12a, Sat 10a-12a
📆30 November - 1 January
Every year, Wonderland Lisboa takes over Parque Eduardo VII, turning it into a holiday extravaganza for kids of all ages.
Featuring Ice-skating rinks, Santa Claus Village, a giant Ferris wheel, Christmas market stalls, food and drink stands, live performances and entertainment, and much more, Wonderland Lisboa is a must visit for anyone in the city during the holiday season.
Entry is free, with a fee for some activities.
Check the official website above for performance and entertainment schedule.
Lisbon Christmas Markets
Christmas Market at Rossio Square
🗺️Praça Dom Pedro IV, 1100-193 Lisboa
🕰️Sun-Thurs 10a-10p, Fri-Sat 10a-11p
📆15 November - 22 December
Featuring over 70 vendors selling everything from traditional pastries, meats, cheeses, sangria (hot and cold), dried fruits, nuts and candies, crafts and gifts, and so much more, Rossio is the most famous Christmas in Lisbon.
It also features holiday displays and a huge Christmas tree and has an overall festive and joyful feel.
Adding to this festive feel is the Holiday Train that boards in Rossio Sqaure and runs through Baixa (free of charge).
Baixa Market in Praça da Figueira
Figueira Christmas Gourmet is back at Praça da Figueira, in downtown Lisbon, for its 12th edition, in what promises to be a unique gastronomic experience full of novelties.
🗺️Praça da Figueira, 1100-240 Lisboa
🕰️Daily 10a-10p
📆21 November-21 December
Just steps away from Rossio Christmas Market is Baixa Market in Praça da Figueira.
With seemingly endless stalls and food vendors, chef showcases, and sweet treats to your heart’s desire, this market combines my two favorite things: food and holiday cheer.
There is also no shortage of wine, sangria and ginja.
All of this can be enjoyed in the large tent in the center of the market which is a great place to meet and chat with fellow travelers, locals, and food enthusiasts.
The showcookings program begins on November 23, at 5 pm, with Chef Chakall, and other renowned Chefs such as Alessandro Olivotto, Joana Byscaia, Pedro Mendes, Ann Kristin Wenzel, Francisco Siopa and Augusto Gemelli, with each of them bringing their exclusive recipes inspired by the traditions of their cultures, adding a gourmet and sophisticated touch to the Christmas celebrations.
Chef Chakall, on November 23rd
Chef Rita Oliveira, on November 24th
Chef Alessandro Olivotto, on November 30
Chef Joana Byscaia, on December 1st
Chef Pedro Mendes, on December 7th
Chef Ann Kristin Wenzel, on December 8
Chef Francisco Siopa, on December 14
Chef Flávio Silva, on December 15th
Chef Augusto Gemelli, on December 21
Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
🗺️Campo Pequeno, 1000-082 Lisboa
🕰️Daily 11a-9p
📆28 November - 1 December, 5 December - 8 December
💶2€ entry (1€ refunded with 10€ purchase)
For more information, click here
A bit outside the main touristic areas of Lisbon, Campo Pequeno boasts a beautiful large Christmas market with over 150 vendor stalls. There are beautiful and elaborate light displays and, while Campo Pequeno is stunning on its own, it is really magical adorned in lights.
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
🗺️R. de São Pedro de Alcântara, 1200-470 Lisboa
While this market is much smaller compared to others, it is always a fun and cheerful vibe with delicious bites and plentiful drinks. It has a festive and lowkey feel with street performers, giant bubbles, and artisans selling jewelry and art.
It is the perfect place to enjoy some holiday cheer and take in incredible views.
Lisbon Holiday Lights and Displays
Armazéns do Chiado
Armazéns do Chiado is made up of reunions. In the year in which we celebrate 25 years of history, we want to remember how it all began. We remember the past, celebrate the present and keep our eyes on the future, because we wouldn’t be celebrating this milestone if innovation wasn’t present in the shopping center’s daily life. And the proof of this is the very show we’re going to present, based on pioneering technology in Portugal – LED Mapping – which will take us on an exciting journey into the past.”
Ricardo Esteves, Director of Armazéns do Chiado
🗺️Rua do Carmo 2 (Chiado)
🕰️The visual and sound show will last 20 minutes and will be played at three different times, allowing more people to attend these celebrations:
Daily at 6:30p, 7:30p and 8:30p
📆25 October - 7 January
Armazéns do Chiado never fails to put up a beautiful holiday display, but 2024 is a truly special time to see the display as it is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the shopping center.
This will also be the first time that this LED mapping technology has been used in Portugal, allowing a visualization of the 25-year history of this Lisbon shopping center, where there will be no shortage of significant moments such as the Chiado fire in 1988 and, of course, the respective reconstruction and revitalization of this shopping area.
The Christmas lights in Lisbon will be inaugurated on November 23rd. As is tradition, in Praça do Comércio, the giant Christmas tree will be lit at 6:30pm, with lots of music and fun.
This will also correspond with the lights throughout the city coming on and illuminating some of Lisbon’s most famous streets.
Here is where you can find some of the largest light displays.
Lisbon Christmas Tree in Praça do Comércio
Lisbon boasts a remarkable Christmas tree that captures the hearts of both residents and visitors—the tallest Christmas tree in Europe, proudly standing at a soaring height of 76 meters in the iconic Commerce Square
The 76 meter Lisbon Christmas tree is a sight to behold, surrounded by the iconic yellow buildings of the Commerce Square.
The tree is an interactive experience and can experienced from the outside, or by walking underneath it for a unique vantage point to the lights and structure.
The lighting of the tree on November 23rd also signifies the turning on of all the lights throughout Lisbon. The tree lighting is a whole event with traditional Portuguese singers and performers.
Praça Luís de Camões
🗺️Largo Luís de Camões, 1200-243 Lisboa
A giant light up Christmas Ornament, antique trolleys passing by, vendors selling traditional pastries, hot chocolate and wine, and street performers… what could be better?
This central square is a great place to get some festive photos, listen to some music, grab a sweet treat and just enjoy some holiday merriment.
Famous Streets to See Lights
Avenida da Liberdade
One of the most beautiful streets in Lisbon, Av da Liberdade, becomes even more spectacular when it is aglow with holiday lights.
The Avenue is adorned with lights from Rossio Square leading up to Parque Eduardo VII, where you will find Wonderland Lisboa.
With its wide sidewalks, and mostly flat terrain, it is a beautiful Avenue to stroll in the evening and take in all the lights and store window displays.
Rua Augusta
It is nearly impossible not to find yourself on Rua Augusta on any trip to Lisbon, and while it is always beautiful and full of life, it is especially radiant when draped in holiday lights.
The street, from Rossio Square to Arco da Rua Augusta is decked out in a new theme every year and never disappoints. Grab a hot chocolate (or sangria) from the Rosio Christmas Market and take a stroll down this magical street to take in the Christmas tree in Praça do Comércio.
Rua Garrett
The street spanning from Praça Luís de Camões to Armazéns do Chiado is sheer holiday magic, with the lights, street performers, beautifully decorated old historic building and churches and just overall festive and merry vibe.
Amongst the shops and cafes, you will find street vendors, singers and other performers.
