Noël au quai
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Geneva Christmas Market 2026
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When is the Geneva Christmas market in 2026?
Noël au quai on Quai du Mont-Blanc ran 20 Nov – 24 Dec 2025 last season. We haven't confirmed the 2026 dates yet; markets usually keep a similar pattern. Entry is free. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Geneva's Christmas market sets up by Lake Geneva near the Jardin Anglais, with chalets, raclette and fondue, and the lights of the city reflected in the water. Combine it with Montreux Noël, about an hour away.
20 NovOpened (2025)
24 Dec 2025Closed
Dates, location and website
Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Plan your visit to Geneva
Getting there
Trains link Geneva airport with Cornavin station in about seven minutes, and Cornavin is a 15-minute walk from the lakeside market. Lausanne and Montreux are an hour or less by train.
Don't miss
In mid-December Geneva celebrates the Escalade, marking the city's defeat of a surprise attack in 1602, with costumed parades in the old town and chocolate marmites (cauldrons) smashed and shared for luck.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Geneva Christmas market 2026?
Last season Noël au quai ran from 20 Nov 2025 to 24 Dec 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026 — the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026 — and confirm the dates on the official website before you book.
Is the Geneva Christmas market open after Christmas?
No — last season it closed on 24 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Is the Geneva Christmas market free?
Yes, entry is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts.