Rossio Christmas Market
Opens early
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Lisbon has 4 Christmas markets in our directory. Last season most opened around 29 Nov and the last one closed on 5 Jan 2026; 1 stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Lisbon's Christmas markets bring wooden huts, an ice rink and lights to the city's squares and parks — a mild-weather alternative to the markets of central Europe.
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Opens early
Open into January
We list 4 Christmas markets in Lisbon, including Rossio Christmas Market, Wonderland Lisboa, Alvalade Christmas Market and Jardim da Estrela. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
In 2025 the first market, Rossio Christmas Market, opened on 15 Nov 2025, and most were open by 29 Nov 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026: the first Sunday of Advent falls on 29 Nov 2026. Confirm on the official website before you book.
Yes — last season 1 market stayed open after 25 December, including Wonderland Lisboa. Most others closed on or before 5 Jan.
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.