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Lille Christmas Markets 2026

Lille's Christmas village is on Place Rihour by the Grand'Place, an easy trip from London by Eurostar.

Lille Christmas Village

Village de Noël de Lille (Marché de Noël de Lille)

Dates18 November to 30 December 2026
ClosedFriday 25 December
Opening Times
  • Monday to Thursday: 11am to 8.30pm
  • Friday and Saturday: 11am to 10pm
  • Sunday: 11am to 8.30pm

Closes at 6pm on 24 December; closed on 25 December.

WherePlace Rihour, city centre, next to Rihour metro and near the Grand'Place Open in Maps
EntryFree
Official pagenoel-a-lille.com
HotelsHotels in Lille near the market affiliate

Checked against Ville de Lille, 20 October 2026; Village de Noël de Lille, Fédération Lilloise du Commerce, de l'Artisanat et des Services (organiser), 20 October 2026; Village de Noël de Lille (organiser), 20 October 2026.

Organisers can change hours or close early in bad weather: check the official page before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Making a Trip of It

Staying over? Most visitors from the UK make it a weekend. See hotels in Lille for two nights, priced for the first weekend the market is open. affiliate link

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