Christmas market in Riga 2026
Dome Square in Riga: dates and hours for 2026 from the tourist office, what children can do, and how to get there.
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At a glance
| When | 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Where | Dome Square (Doma laukums), Old Riga |
| Admission | Free |
| From Utrecht | ± 1,835 km by road |
Dates and opening hours 2026
| Dates | 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–22:00, Sun 10:00–21:00 |
| Holidays | 24 December 10:00–20:00 · 25 December 10:00–21:00 · 26 December 10:00–22:00 · 31 December 10:00–02:00 · 1 January 12:00–20:00 |
| Admission | Free |
Source (checked on 31 October 2026): official organiser or city site, see sources. Always check the official website before you travel; dates and hours can change.
With children
According to the tourist office there is a Santa Claus house with helpers, and children can send a letter to Lapland. Choirs sing on Saturdays and there is folk music on Sundays; there is a DJ on Fridays.
Getting there and parking
By car from Utrecht
From Utrecht it is about 1,835 km. With children we count on three driving days (at most about 750 km per day; our estimate). The route runs through several countries that each have their own road charges; check the official road authority of every country you pass.
For vignettes and tolls in Poland and other countries on our list, see the vignette and toll guide.
Parking
We have no verified parking information from an official Riga source for the market. Check traffic and parking in Old Riga on the city’s official website before you go.
Sources: Riga city (official) · LiveRiga: Riga Christmas Market (checked on 31 October 2026).
Practical tips
- Entry is free, so you can visit for an hour with children without a ticket.
- The tourist office’s opening-hours list and its calendar summary differ slightly (the summary gives 11:00–20:00 for Dome Square); check the official page before you go.
- Dress warmly and in layers; see our winter guide and packing list.
Map
Dome Square (Doma laukums), Riga on OpenStreetMap
Hotels, tours and tickets
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- Riga Old Town Legends and Christmas Spirit Walking Tour (GetYourGuide) Ad
- Private trip to Sigulda and Turaida from Riga (Viator) Ad
More tours and tickets
A change from the market stalls? A guided walk, a ticket for a sight or a city card is easy to sort out in advance. Optional: these are partner links; if you book through a link we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Current times and conditions are shown on the provider’s page.
Sources
All sources checked on 31 October 2026.
More
- All Christmas markets in Eastern Europe
- Travelling to Latvia
- Vignette and toll guide for Eastern Europe
- Winter in Eastern Europe
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