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Christmas Markets in Bulgaria 2026
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When are the Christmas markets in Bulgaria in 2026?
We list 10 Christmas markets in Bulgaria, in 2 towns and cities. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Sofia hosts several Christmas markets in its parks and squares, and Plovdiv, Varna and other cities have their own. Expect mulled wine, banitsa pastries and handmade crafts.
10Christmas markets
2Towns & cities
0Open after 25 Dec
Best cities for Christmas markets in Bulgaria
All Christmas markets in Bulgaria by town
There are also 1 seasonal ice rink in Bulgaria — see our Christmas ice skating guide.
Sevlievo
- German Christmas Market in SevlievoDates to be announced↗
Sofia
- Christmas market at Slaveykov SquareDates to be announced↗
- Christmas market at the Roman WallDates to be announced↗
- Christmas market at the Women's MarketDates to be announced↗
- Christmas Market at Vazrazhdane ParkDates to be announced
- Christmas mood at St. Alexander Nevsky CathedralDates to be announced↗
- Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt - The German Christmas Market in SofiaDates to be announced↗
- Movie Christmas Market at NuBoyana Film StudiosDates to be announced
- Saborna Christmas BazaarDates to be announced↗
- Sofia Christmas FestDates to be announced↗
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Bulgaria?
We list 10 Christmas markets in Bulgaria. The towns with the most are Sofia (9) and Sevlievo (1).
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