Christmas is the most important time of the year for gift-giving. The most famous of all the Christmas fairs is the Santa Llúcia Fair, which traditionally specialises in festive products and takes place on 13th December. The oldest known Santa Llúcia Fair is the one held in Barcelona, which has taken place each year since 1786. For their part, Christmas markets are held all over Europe, and those in central European countries are especially popular and well-known.

Changing habits and customs mean that nowadays, these fairs and markets offer all kinds of gifts, beyond the typical festive decorations and Christmas products.

Christmas Fairs and Markets 2025

Handicrafts and local products make up the majority of the products on offer at the Santa Llúcia Fair in Encamp. In addition to the stalls, a number of shows and musical performances are scheduled. The fair will take place from 5th to 8th December in Plaça de Sant Miquel, just as in other years. For detailed information and schedules, please follow this link.

In Ordino, the Christmas Fair has a number of stalls offering a wide range of typical local gastronomic products and typical seasonal gifts. At the same time, there will be carol singing, parades, storytelling, workshops, photo opportunities and scavenger hunts in search of the Tió Christmas Log, among other activities. On Sunday 7th December, the popular representation of the Bear of Ordino will take place, with "The Awakening of the Bear" and "The Last Bear of Ordino", a theatre and dance show declared an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. The fair is located in the centre of town, in the Plaça Major and the Plaça de la Closa and along the Carrer Major, and will take place from 5th to 8th December. To view the programme, click on this link.

The 41st edition of the Santa Llúcia Fair in Sant Julià de Lòria will have stalls selling Christmas gifts, food products, floral arrangements and natural and handcrafted products, and will also offer workshops, food outlets and live music. This traditional event will be open to the public on Friday 5th December in the afternoon. At 7 p.m., the Christmas lights will be switched on in Plaça de la Germandat. The Fair, which will close on Sunday 7th December, can be visited in Sant Julià de Lòria's urban hub. Check out all the activities on offer at this link.

The market that forms part of Andorra la Vella's Christmas Village is the most popular of the Principality's festive markets and fairs. Located in the capital city's Plaça del Poble, it offers artisanal products, jewellery and decorations. Additionally, every evening there are entertainment and cultural activities for the whole family to enjoy. From 28th November to 5th January, the Christmas Market in Plaça del Poble will open on Thursday and Friday evenings and from midday onwards at weekends. Bank holidays (Christmas and New Year's Day, closed). To view the programme, click on this link.