2 Christmas markets in Riga in our guide this season. Riga Old Town Christmas Market opens first, on Nov 27, and closes last, on Jan 3. All 2 are free to enter.

  • 2 markets
  • First opens Nov 27
  • Last closes Jan 3
  • 2 free to enter

The 2 Christmas markets in Riga

Food tours and tastings in Riga

The best-reviewed food tours, tastings and classes where these markets are, bookable through our partners.

Plan your visit

What each organiser says about getting there, the mug deposit and what is sold.

Riga Christmas Market (Vecrigas Ziemassvetku tirdzins)

Eat and drinkMulled wine, Roasted almonds, Cocktails, Sweets, Street food, Traditional Latvian cuisine

Riga Old Town Christmas Market

Eat and drinkMulled wine, Roasted almonds, Cocktails, Sweets, Street food, Traditional Latvian cuisine

Riga Christmas markets 2026: dates and hours

Every market at a glance: opening and closing days, hours and entry, as each organiser states them.

MarketOpensClosesHoursEntry
Riga Christmas Market (Vecrigas Ziemassvetku tirdzins)Nov 27Jan 3Mon to Thu 11:00 to 21:00; Fri and Sat 10:00 to 22:00; Sun 10:00 to 21:00. 24 Dec 10:00 to 20:00; 25 Dec 10:00 to 21:00; 26 Dec 10:00 to 22:00; 31 Dec 10:00 to 02:00; 1 Jan 12:00 to 20:00Free entrance
Riga Old Town Christmas MarketNov 27Jan 3Mon to Thu 11:00 to 21:00; Fri and Sat 10:00 to 22:00; Sun 10:00 to 21:00. 24 Dec 10:00 to 20:00; 25 Dec 10:00 to 21:00; 26 Dec 10:00 to 22:00; 31 Dec 10:00 to 02:00; 1 Jan 12:00 to 20:00Free entrance

More Christmas markets

Christmas markets worldwide · Food festivals in Riga · The Riga food guide

Get the festivals coming up, once a week

One email every Thursday: the food festivals in the next three weeks, the tours readers are booking, and a city worth a trip. One-click unsubscribe.