Riga Christmas Market 2026/27: Dates (Nov 27 to Jan 3) and Fares

Name: Riga Christmas Market 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-27
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Riga, Latvia

When is Riga Christmas Market 2026/27?

Riga Christmas Market 2026/27 runs November 27 to January 3, 2027.

2026/27November 27 to January 3, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 26 to January 3, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: The market opens in late November, in Advent, and runs through New Year's celebrations to early January.

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Riga Christmas Market schedule

2026-27 hours: Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, Friday 11 am to 10 pm, Saturday 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday 10 am to 8 pm. On New Year's Eve the market stays open until midnight.
Fridays: A DJ plays throughout the Christmas market.
Saturdays and Sundays: Choirs and music ensembles perform on Saturdays, and folk music fills the market on Sundays.
Saturdays in December 2026: The seasonal Christmas fair at the Kalnciems District across the Daugava River is held on December 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Getting to Riga Christmas Market

Riga Airport is close to the city centre. Bus 22 takes you to the centre, and a 90-minute ticket costs about EUR 1.50. Buy it in advance in the Rigas satiksme app or as an e-talons card.
The market is next to Riga Cathedral. From the central station you can walk to the Old Town in 10 minutes, then a few minutes more to the market.
Tallinn is about 4 to 4.5 hours away by bus, and there are many daily bus connections between the Baltic capitals.

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Where to stay in Riga

Hotels are cheap in winter. One guide recommends Bellevue Park Hotel Riga, a 4-star hotel 12 minutes from the centre by tram, and Riga Hotel Islande, an affordable hotel on an island on the Daugava River.

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History of Riga Christmas Market

Riga's Christmas history goes back to 1510, when the Brotherhood of Blackheads decorated a tree in the marketplace. The modern market tradition was revived in 2000. The market sits in Dome Square beside Riga Cathedral.

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Riga Christmas Market: questions people ask

When is the Riga Christmas Market in 2026?

The Old Riga Christmas Market is open from November 27, 2026, to January 3, 2027.

Where is the Riga Christmas Market?

It is in Dome Square in the Old Town, beside Riga Cathedral.

How good is the Riga Christmas Market?

One travel guide says the Old Town market has the best Christmas atmosphere in Riga, with the cathedral and Old Town alleys around it. Riga has also been ranked one of Europe's most affordable Christmas markets.

How do I get from Riga Airport to the Christmas market?

Take bus 22 from the airport to the city centre. A 90-minute ticket costs about EUR 1.50 and must be bought in advance in the Rigas satiksme app or as an e-talons card.

What can you buy at the Riga Christmas Market?

Local Latvian artisans sell beeswax candles, gingerbread, and socks and gloves made of wool.

Sources: finnoytravel.com, en.wikipedia.org, liveriga.com

About Riga Christmas Market

A Christmas market beside Riga Cathedral in the Old Town, with Latvian crafts, mulled wine and weekend music.

The main market sits in Dome Square next to Riga Cathedral and runs from late November into early January. Local artisans sell beeswax candles, wool socks and gloves, and gingerbread. There is a DJ on Fridays, choirs on Saturdays and folk music on Sundays. Hotels are cheap in winter, and the city is small enough to see on foot.

Know before you go

Buy bus tickets in advance in the Rigas satiksme app or as an e-talons card, because drivers do not sell tickets for cash.
Opening hours can change, so check the organiser's website before your visit.
Riga Airport (RIX) is close to the city centre, and bus 22 takes you to the centre.

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