Saint-Étienne Christmas Market
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Edition 2026 — Christmas Market
The Saint-Étienne Christmas Market 2026 will take place from November 21 to December 31, 2026, on the Hôtel-de-Ville, Jean-Jaurès, and Dorian squares. The Saint-Étienne Christmas village will host about sixty chalets from local artisans, creators, and producers, accompanied by the panoramic Ferris wheel, the outdoor ice rink, the Belle Époque carousel, and the "Féeries de Noël". A new educational craft market will be offered on Place Dorian. The call for applications for exhibitors is open until June 10, 2026.
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Saint-Étienne Christmas Market 2026
The Saint-Étienne Christmas Market returns for a new edition from November 21 to December 31, 2026. The Hôtel-de-Ville, Jean-Jaurès, and Dorian squares will once again be adorned in their finest to host the Saint-Étienne Christmas village, one of the most important in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
An Enriched Christmas Village
About sixty decorated wooden chalets will offer local crafts, original creations, jewelry, toys, decorative items, and seasonal gourmet specialties. This year, exhibitors can choose between renting a municipal chalet, participating with their own chalet, or registering for the new educational craft market on Place Dorian, a novelty for this edition.
Attractions and Entertainment
The market's iconic attractions will return:
- 30-meter panoramic Ferris wheel on Place Jean-Jaurès
- Outdoor ice rink and ice trail
- Belle Époque Carousel
- Giant Christmas tree
- Santa Claus's House on Place Dorian
- Tourist mini-train and family entertainment
The "Féeries de Noël" will animate the Advent weekends with street performances, artistic parades, and free concerts. The Friday evening "Afterwork" concerts will be held again.
Call for Applications
The call for applications for artisans, creators, and producers wishing to participate in the 2026 Christmas Market is open until June 10, 2026. Applications can be submitted online via the connect.saint-etienne.fr platform.
The complete program of entertainment and shows will be unveiled in the fall of 2026 on the official website of the City of Saint-Étienne.
Travel to this festival
Book your train or bus to reach Christmas Market at the best price.
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Where does it take place — Christmas Market
Places de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, Jean-Jaurès et Dorian
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, 42000 Saint-Étienne