Amiens Christmas Market
The largest Christmas market in northern France
About Amiens Christmas Market
The Amiens Christmas Market: An Open-Air Spectacle
Created in 1997 on the initiative of the Federation of Downtown Merchants of Amiens, the Christmas Market has become in less than three decades the largest Christmas market in northern France. From its modest beginnings with a few chalets, it has grown to over 130 red chalets spread over 2 kilometers of illuminated aisles, crossing the historic heart of Amiens from Place René Goblet to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville.
An Enchanting Journey Through the Heart of the City
The Christmas Market route is a truly magical stroll. The red chalets, illuminated by thousands of lights, wind through the medieval streets and majestic squares of Amiens. Artisans, creators, and producers from all over France and beyond offer their expertise: decorative items, handmade toys, jewelry, textiles, pottery, as well as gastronomic specialties from the Picardy region and all other regions.
The Christmas Windows, on Rue de Noyon, extend the enchantment with animated scenes that tell fairy tales. The Jules Verne Worlds, on Place Gambetta, pay homage to Jules Verne, the illustrious Amiens native, with installations and animations inspired by his novels.
The Cathedral in Light
A highlight of the Christmas Market, the light show of Amiens Cathedral Notre-Dame is an event in itself. Every evening, the Gothic facade of the UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece is illuminated with shimmering colors during a monumental sound and light show lasting about fifty minutes. In 2025, the Chroma show will illuminate the cathedral from November 28th to December 28th.
Parades, Shows, and Animations
The Christmas Market offers a continuous program of entertainment throughout its duration. Magical parades cross the city center several times a week, featuring fantastic characters, musicians, and acrobats. Street performances surprise passers-by at every turn. The Jules Verne Express, a small tourist train, offers a fun way to discover the market and the city center of Amiens.
A National-Scale Event
With over one million visitors each year, the Amiens Christmas Market is a major economic and tourist driver for the metropolis and the Hauts-de-France region. It attracts visitors from all over France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, making Amiens an essential destination for the holiday season.
Amiens Christmas Market — edition 2026
The Amiens Christmas Market 2026 will take place from Friday, November 20 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026. The largest Christmas market in northern France once again features over a hundred red chalets along two kilometers of illuminated pathways, from Place René Goblet to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, and expects over a million visitors. On the program: magical parades, an ice rink, Santa's village, and the monumental Chroma show on Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The Amiens Christmas Market 2026
For its 2026 edition, the Amiens Christmas Market enlivens the city center from November 20 to December 30, 2026. The official inauguration and lighting of the decorations take place on Saturday, November 22 at 6 PM in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville. This year, the city is adorned with a "warm and sparkling white" luminous ambiance.
Over 100 Chalets and Numerous Installations
More than a hundred red chalets offer local crafts, regional products, gift ideas, and gastronomic specialties along two kilometers of illuminated pathways. The market also includes a creators' village, a solidarity market, and a large 13-meter Christmas tree erected in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville. Place Gambetta transforms into a fantastic setting inspired by the universe of Jules Verne, from the depths of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas to the mysteries of The Mysterious Island.
Santa's Village and Ice Rink
Santa's village is set up in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville from November 22 to December 24. An ecological ice rink of 400 m² welcomes skaters at Square Saint-Denis.
The Chroma Show on the Cathedral
A highlight of the evenings, the Chroma light show illuminates the Gothic facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Amiens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, every evening at 7 PM from November 28 to December 28, 2026.
Programme Amiens Christmas Market 2026
Inauguration
- Saturday, November 22 - 6:00 PM — Official inauguration and lighting of decorations, courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville
Parades and Shows (Remue Ménage company)
- Wednesday, November 26 - 4:00 PM — Les Jouets (The Toys), a colorful stroll
- Sunday, December 7 - 5:00 PM — Sphères (Spheres), a luminous show, Place Maurice Vast
- Friday, December 12 - 6:00 PM — Abysses (Abysses), an dreamlike dive into the heart of the city center
Five parades and shows by the Remue Ménage company punctuate the market between November 26 and December 19.
Chroma Show — Notre-Dame Cathedral
- From November 28 to December 28 - every evening at 7:00 PM — Monumental sound and light show on the cathedral facade
Permanent Activities
- Santa's Village (courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville, November 22 to December 24)
- 400 m² ecological ice rink (Square Saint-Denis)
- Creators' village and solidarity market
- Place Gambetta on the theme of Jules Verne
Highlights Amiens Christmas Market 2026
- From November 20 to December 30, 2026
- Over 100 chalets over 2 km
- Chroma show on Notre-Dame Cathedral, every evening at 7 PM (Nov 28 - Dec 28)
- 5 parades and shows by the Remue Ménage company
- Ice rink and Santa's village
- Place Gambetta with Jules Verne theme
- Over one million visitors expected
Prices Amiens Christmas Market 2026
Practical information — Amiens Christmas Market
Practical Information
Dates
The Christmas Market is held annually from late November to late December (approximately 5 weeks). In 2025: from November 21st to December 30th.
Opening Hours
Monday: 2 PM - 8 PM. Tuesday to Friday: 11 AM - 8 PM. Saturday: 11 AM - 9 PM. Sunday: 11 AM - 8 PM. Closed on December 25th. Early closing on December 24th (5 PM) and December 30th (5 PM).
Access
By car: Amiens is accessible via the A1 (Paris-Lille, exit 14), the A16 (Calais-Paris), and the A29. Parking in the city center (Beffroi, Pôle Cathédrale, Gambetta). Shuttles from park-and-ride lots.
By train: Amiens station is served by TGV and TER from Paris-Nord (1h15), Lille (1h30), Rouen, and regional towns. The city center is a 10-minute walk from the station.
By bus: The Ametis network serves the city center. Special lines during the Christmas market.
Prices
Access to the market is completely free. Free and open access also for the cathedral light show.
Accessibility
The market is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The aisles are designed to allow the circulation of wheelchairs and strollers. Dogs on a leash are allowed.
Additional Information
A dedicated mobile application allows you to consult the list of exhibitors, the interactive map, and the program of events. Free download on iOS and Android stores.
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Where does it take place — Amiens Christmas Market
Centre-ville d'Amiens
Place René Goblet, 80000 Amiens