What's on
What's on in France
Events worth planning a trip around. We check each date with the organiser, but confirm before you book.
November 2026
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20 Nov – 27 Dec
Market · Mulhouse
Marché de Noël de Mulhouse
Mulhouse dresses its Christmas market in a new printed fabric each year, a nod to the city's textile past, and sells candles and other crafts. Park-and-ride with the tram is easier than driving in.
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23 Nov – 29 Dec
Market · Colmar
Marchés de Noël de Colmar
Colmar runs six separate Christmas markets in its half-timbered centre, each with its own theme, and nearby villages such as Eguisheim and Riquewihr hold their own. Plan for weekday visits if you can, as weekends get crowded.
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27 Nov – 24 Dec
Market · Strasbourg
Marché de Noël de Strasbourg
Strasbourg has kept a Christmas market since 1570, and today the stalls spread over several squares, from the cathedral to Petite France. Go after dark for the lights, mulled wine and bredele biscuits.
September 2027
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4 Sep – 5 Sep 2027
Market
Braderie de Lille
On the first weekend of September, Lille's streets become one vast flea market where residents and dealers sell everything from antiques to old records. Moules-frites is the dish of the weekend.
Free Official site