We’re not fans of going to the big shopping malls to do our Christmas shopping. That’s why we love the typical Christmas markets, both in the city and on the outskirts.
The new Christmas markets are in vogue and serve, above all, to help local businesses and small producers, be they of food products or handicrafts.
It goes without saying that we love this time of year, when many of the squares and streets in Greater Lisbon, from the capital to Sintra or Cascais, are filled with little stalls with all kinds of gift ideas for Christmas.
So if you want to join us this year, take a look at our list of Christmas markets and fairs in and around the city.
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In Lisbon:
The city of Lisbon is home to most of the Christmas markets and fairs we usually visit at this time of year.
And these are just some of the ones you too can visit and do your Christmas shopping.
Wonderland Lisboa in Parque Eduardo VII
One of the city’s main Christmas markets returns this year to Parque Eduardo VII: Wonderland Lisboa.
Among the main novelties of this year’s Wonderland Lisboa, put a spin on the Ferris wheel and a tumble or two on the ice rink on your agenda (laughs).
And, of course, get ready to do all your Christmas shopping at the various stalls on display.
It’s worth going because: you’ll have the chance to ride the Ferris wheel and go ice skating.
Address: Parque Eduardo VII (Marquês de Pombal)
Opening hours: from November 30 to January 1, 2024
Tickets: free entry
Christmas Market in Rossio, Baixa and Chiado
The Rossio Christmas Market is returning to Praça Dom Pedro V (Rossio) from November 17th.
It will remain here until December 23rd, always full of fun for all the family, as well as the traditional craft and food stalls of the season and, of course, the free Christmas train.
It’s worth going there because: there are free rides on a Christmas Train that will run through the various streets of Baixa
Address: Rossio, Chiado and Baixa
Schedule: from November 17th to December 23rd
Tickets: free
Alvalade Christmas Market
The Alvalade Christmas Market is one of the hottest in the city. Avenida da Igreja is due to host this event again from December onwards, which will be your best chance to buy the best original Christmas presents.
Oh, and don’t forget to stop by the gastronomic stalls, where there will be no shortage of traditional Christmas sweets, but also the delicious Óbidos ginjinha .
It’s also worth a visit because there’s a Santa Claus House that the little ones will love.
Address: Praça David Leandro da Silva (8Marvila, in Marvila)
Opening hours: from December 6th to 17th
Price: free entry
Christmas in Olivais
This year, the highlight of Christmas in Olivais is the garden, illuminated with thousands of lights, ready to welcome children and adults alike, who can enjoy not only the carousels and bumper cars, but also the theater and magic shows, and even a concert by Luciana Abreu.
For the older ones, the Olivais parish council has organized a Christmas market where you can do your last Christmas shopping.
It’s worth going there because: of the illuminated garden and the special Christmas program
Address: Jardim da Igreja de Santo Eugénio (Alameda da Encarnação, Olivais)
Opening hours: from December 8 to January 7, 2024, between 3pm and 10:30pm; Santa’s House on December 9, 10, and 15 to 23, from 4pm to 10pm
Tickets: free
Anjos70 Flea Market in Marvila
Although the Anjos70 cultural project said goodbye to the building where it resided several years ago, Art & Fleamarket has become itinerant and this year it will have two Christmas markets: on December 2 and 3 it will go to A11 Galleries, on Rua do Centro Cultural 11; and on December 9 and 10, at 8Marvila, on Praça David Leandro da Silva, in Marvila.
Either way, you’re sure to find your ideal Christmas present, in spaces that usually have lots of stalls with products for all tastes, from second-hand brands, handicrafts, decorations, ecological items, plants, jewelry, cosmetics, among many others.
It’s worth going there because: you’ll find an alternative gift, ideal for that very special person
Address: Praça David Leandro da Silva (8Marvila, in Marvila)
Opening hours: December 2, 3, 9 and 10
Price: free admission
Creative Christmas Market
From December 19 to 23, the Santa Clara market brings together talented makers and artists with a variety of unique and special gifts.
At the Creative Christmas Market you can find everything from designer jewelry to handmade products and Christmas decorations, exclusive clothing and much more.
You can also take part in workshops, designed for all ages, where you’ll learn how to create your own handmade items, from personalized Christmas cards to educational games for children and even how to cook a vegan dish for Christmas dinner.
This Christmas market even has an indoor terrace where you can sample snacks and tapas, aromatic mulled wine and Santa Claus, who will arrive at 11am on December 23rd so that all the children can leave their Christmas wishes.
It’s worth going there because: the videomapping show
Address: Mercado de santa Clara, Campo de Santa Clara
Opening hours: from December 19 to 22, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; December 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: free entry
Conscious Christmas at Lx Factory
From December 1 to 10, you can find LX HO HO Factory, a Christmas event that will promote a series of free activities that will appeal to sustainability and the reuse of materials for this festive season.
All the activities will be entirely free and range from workshops to clothing and accessory customization sessions.
The artists Black Sneaker, Oil2Wax Project, Pitanga, Nastya Varlamova, Sofia Cotrim (Sofia’s World) and Joana Guerra Tadeu (Imperfect Environmentalist) will certainly help you personalize a unique gift this Christmas.
It’s worth going there because it’s a unique opportunity to personalize a Christmas present.
Address: Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103 (Alcântara)
Opening hours: from December 1st to 10th, at various times
Price: free entry
In Sintra:
Christmas Kingdom
The Christmas Kingdom will return to Sintra for another season of fun and, of course, lots of Christmas shopping.
Parque da Liberdade, Terreiro Rainha D. Amélia and the NewsMuseum will be the main stages for this year’s edition, which will feature, as always, rides on the Christmas train, a videomapping show and other entertainment, as well as the traditional Christmas Market next to the National Palace of Sintra.
It’ s worth going because: the videomapping show
Address: Parque da Liberdade; Terreiro Rainha D. Amélia; and NewsMuseum (Sintra)
Opening hours: December 1st to 30th
Price: free admission
In Cascais:
Cascais Christmas Village
The Cascais Christmas Village will once again entertain all Cascais residents, with a Ferris wheel by the Bay, an ice rink, a train and even a Christmas race.
As for the Christmas markets, you’ll find small stalls where you can buy Christmas presents not only in the town of Cascais but also nearby.
It’s worth going there because there’s a Ferris wheel, an ice rink and a Christmas train
Address: Praceta Domingos D’Avilez, Avenida da República (Parque Marechal Carmona), and at the Manuel Possolo Race Track
Schedule: from November 30, 2023 to January 2, 2024
Tickets: to be announced soon
In Oeiras:
Christmas at the Enchanted Palace
This year’ s Christmas in Oeiras will also be held at the Marquês de Pombal Palace, one of the town’s most emblematic monuments, which will be completely decorated with the characteristic illuminations of this time of year.
The “Christmas at the Enchanted Palace” event will take place on December 8, 9 and 10 and is aimed at all audiences, especially families.
This year’s theme is “Toys”, with proposals for a diversified cultural program, where gastronomy, local commerce and the dynamization of the Marquês de Pombal Palace are the main highlights.
It’s worth going there because: you’ll see the Marquês de Pombal Palace like you’ve never seen it before
Address: Palácio Marquês de Pombal (Oeiras)
Opening hours: December 8th, 9th and 1st
Price: free admission
In Almada:
Happy Almada
One of the biggest Christmas events on the south bank is taking place in Almada, and will once again welcome all children and families from December 8 until December 24, with free concerts running until New Year’s Eve.
With lots of free concerts, humor, magic, a Christmas market, free shows for the little ones and, of course, an ice rink and ramp, the Feliz Almada event offers a wide variety of unmissable proposals.
It’s worth a visit because: it’s one of the best-known Christmas events in the country
Address: Almada
Opening times: from December 8 to 24, at various times
Tickets: free
In Óbidos:
Óbidos Vila Natal
You don’t have to travel far to visit the biggest Christmas attractions in the country. There’s one that’s less than an hour from Lisbon, Óbidos Vila Natal.
The incredible event that takes place every year in the typical village of Óbidos, and which has enchanted everyone who passes through, will begin on November 30 and will continue until the end of December. Find out what’s new this year!
It’s worth going there because: everything is free, including the concerts with great national artists
Address: Óbidos
Opening times: from November 30 to December 31 (timetables)
Tickets: general for €10; children aged 3 to 11 for €8 (others)
In Alenquer:
Alenquer, Portugal’s Nativity Scene
Alenquer is once again organizing one of the biggest Christmas celebrations around Lisbon, “Alenquer, Presépio de Portugal”, which this year, in addition to the largest Christmas crib, brings many other new features.
The attractions of this Christmas in Alenquer are the circus, the plays, the ecological ice ramp, the market, the carousel and the exhibitions, all of which you can enjoy until December 30.
It’s worth a visit because: it has one of the largest nativity scenes in the country
Address: Parque Urbano da Romeira (Alenquer)
Hours: from December 1 to 30 (opening with fireworks on November 30)
Tickets: from €4 (see price list and program on the website)