Village de Noël Lille
Open after ChristmasOpens early
Lille Christmas Market 2026
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When is the Lille Christmas market in 2026?
Village de Noël Lille on Pl. Rihour ran 20 Nov – 29 Dec 2025 (tentative) last season. We haven't confirmed the 2026 dates yet; markets usually keep a similar pattern. Entry is free. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Lille's Christmas market sits on Place Rihour, with a big wheel on the neighbouring Grand Place — and with Eurostar connections, it's one of the easiest continental markets to reach from London.
20 NovOpened (2025)
29 Dec 2025Closed
Dates, location and website
Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Plan your visit to Lille
Getting there
Eurostar trains from London St Pancras reach Lille Europe in about 1 hour 20 minutes, and Paris is about an hour away by TGV. Place Rihour is a 10-minute walk from either Lille station.
Make a day of it
Ride the big wheel on the Grand Place, wander the Flemish-style lanes of Vieux-Lille and try waffles and local beers. Brussels and Bruges are within easy reach by train.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Lille Christmas market 2026?
Last season Village de Noël Lille ran from 20 Nov 2025 to 29 Dec 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026 — the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026 — and confirm the dates on the official website before you book.
Is the Lille Christmas market open after Christmas?
Yes — last season it stayed open until 29 Dec 2025.
Is the Lille Christmas market free?
Yes, entry is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts.