This year again, the magic of Christmas returns to fill our towns and cities with traditional Christmas markets!
Streets and squares come alive with sparkling lights and the aromas of spices and traditional festive treats, while market stalls are filled with unique gift ideas and handcrafted products.
Christmas markets are a special opportunity to discover hidden corners of our towns and cities and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with friends and family. Blending new discoveries with tradition, each market has its own story to tell and special places to explore. Let the Christmas spirit guide you and enjoy a truly magical experience!
Here are the dates and locations of the upcoming Christmas markets:
RASA DI VARESE – "CHRISTMAS LIGHTS" 26TH EDITION
When: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026
Where: Tornavento Village, Lonate Pozzolo
Opening hours: Saturday, November 14, from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 15, from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
TORNAVENTO – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Where: Tornavento Village, Lonate Pozzolo
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
VARESE – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: November 27, 2026 – January 6, 2027
Where: Piazza Monte Grappa, Varese
ARCISATE – CHRISTMAS MAGIC
When: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: Parco Lagozza, Arcisate
Opening hours:
- Saturday, November 28: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday, November 29: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
GALLIATE LOMBARDO – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: Piazza Parrocchiale and surrounding streets, Galliate Lombardo
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
GAZZADA SCHIANNO – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: Villa De Strens, Gazzada Schianno
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
GORLA MINORE – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: Piazza Montale, Gorla Minore
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
TAINO – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: Centro dell'Olmo, Taino
VENEGONO INFERIORE – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: Piazza delle Associazioni, Venegono Inferiore
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SOLBIATE OLONA – FIERA ARTIGIANI CHRISTMAS MARKET (4TH EDITION)
When: Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Milan Malpensa Hotel
PORTO VALTRAVAGLIA – CHRISTMAS GREETINGS IN THE SQUARE
When: Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026
Where: Piazza Imbarcadero, Porto Valtravaglia
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
LEGGIUNO – LEGGIUNO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 – Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Where: Via Leonardo Riva, 10, Leggiuno
Opening hours: The Christmas market will be open throughout the entire event, every day from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
VARANO BORGHI – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Where: Piazza Matteotti and surrounding streets, Varano Borghi
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SOMMA LOMBARDO – CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE
When: December 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2026
Where: Castello Visconti di San Vito, Somma Lombardo
CARNAGO – CHRISTMAS MARKETS & CHRISTMAS TREE
When: Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Where: Piazza San Giovanni Bosco, Carnago
LONATE POZZOLO – SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
When: Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Where: Parco Bosisio, Lonate Pozzolo
Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
ANGERA – CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Where: Piazza Parrocchiale, Angera
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
MORNAGO – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Where: Piazza Libertà, Mornago
ISPRA – CHRISTMAS MARKETS
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Where: Piazza Locatelli and Via Milite Ignoto, Ispra
Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
OGGIONA CON SANTO STEFANO – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Where: Via Bonicalza, Oggiona con Santo Stefano
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ARSAGO SEPRIO – CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
When: Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where: Via Concordia, Arsago Seprio
Opening hours:
- Saturday, December 12: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday, December 13: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
BUSTO ARSIZIO – ARTISAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where: Textile Museum, Via Galvani, Busto Arsizio
Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
CASTIGLIONE OLONA – CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where: Castello di Monteruzzo, Via G. Marconi, 1, Castiglione Olona
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
CROSIO DELLA VALLE – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where: Piazza Paolo VI, Crosio della Valle
DUMENZA – CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where: Piazza Marconi and surrounding streets, Dumenza
Opening hours: From 9:00 AM
VIGGIÙ – CHRISTMAS MARKET
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where: Piazza Albinola and Via Roma, Viggiù
Opening hours: From 10:00 AM
VILLADOSIA – CHRISTMAS MAGIC
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where: Villadosia Oratory and historic streets, Villadosia
SAMARATE – CHRISTMAS MARKETS
When: Sunday, December 20, 2026
Where: Piazza Italia, Samarate
LONATE POZZOLO – EPIPHANY MARKET
When: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Where: Associations' Headquarters, Via Madonna, 5, Lonate Pozzolo
Want to know about all the Christmas events in the province? Visit the dedicated page!
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