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Until the magic begins
Laughter, twinkling eyes, warm mittens — that’s where Christmas begins. At the market, the season’s magic becomes a winter fairytale.
In the heart of the Old Town, where festive lights wrap the streets and Riga’s Dome rises in quiet grace, the Christmas market draws people back each year – gently inviting them to pause, feel, and believe in the wonder of it all.
The market hums with festive life. Between wooden stalls, laughter mingles with music, the sound of dancing footsteps, and the sweet chatter of vendors. Inside each hut, artisans quietly reveal the magic of things made by hand -with time, care, and heart. Here, Christmas lives not just in days, but in scents, in warmth, in every shared smile. A tradition that embraces locals and travelers like long-lost friends, returning home.
Here, little dreamers find magic, and grown-ups rediscover the forgotten glow of Christmas. At the market, anyone can become part of a living fairytale.
As morning stretches above the market, the day stirs to life – where tiny moments grow into memories, and every hour shimmers with celebration. In children’s eyes, the sparkle of Santa’s smile quietly blooms, while grown-ups pause just long enough to feel the wonder weaving through the stalls. And if one morning the busy elves forget the snow, the magic stays – like snowfall that never melts.
The festive scent floats through Riga’s streets, and every gingerbread master at the market lets you take it home – so the Christmas spirit may dwell in every house.
The air is rich with festive scents, sticky icing coats your fingers, and every bite of gingerbread feels like a tiny taste of Christmas magic.
The most magical place in the market — where the rush of everyday life fades, and the world is wrapped in the peaceful warmth of Christmas.
A gentle rhythm flows through the cobbled streets, as ponies step in tune with the season — their hooves carry the joy of Christmas gently into waiting hearts.
The carousel begins to turn with Christmas — it twirls through winter lights, filling hearts with fairytale joy and reminding us how beautiful it is to believe in the magic of the season.
Friendship is true holiday magic – it warms the heart and brings joy. A simple meeting at the market can spark something beautiful.
We care about the environment – a deposit system is in place at the market.
When purchasing a drink, you pay a deposit and receive a cup.
Use it throughout the event or exchange it for a clean one if needed.
When leaving, return the cup at the designated return point.
You will get back your €2 deposit.
Mo.
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Thr.
11:00
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21:00
Fri.
11:00
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22:00
Sa.
10:00
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22:00
Su.
10:00
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20:00
24.december
10:00
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20:00
25., 26.december
10:00
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20:00
31.december
10:00
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00:02
1.january
12:00
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20:00
Photoshoots at the market are warmly welcome — just let us know in advance using the form below.
We’re located in the very heart of Old Riga. Click the button below and follow the directions.
Download the market map to navigate with ease and find the booths you’d like to visit. Make the most of your time at the market!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us — one of our elves will get back to you shortly.
LLC “Vecrīga Christmas Market”, registration No. 40003572611, within the framework of the Recovery Fund, is making an investment in improving its business processes. Supported activity: sales processes. Solution: a new company website.