Your Ultimate Porto Christmas Market Guide
If you’re ready to lean into the silly season, here are the Porto Christmas markets worth wandering through this year.
Porto Christmas Markets You Need Visit This Festive Season
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! Yes, I’ll admit it, I’ve always taken Christmas a bit too seriously (arguably in the best possible way) but Porto makes it very easy for someone like me to lean into the silly season.
While Porto might not be the city people immediately associate as a big Christmas capital, the city still does Christmas beautifully. The lights start popping up, the chestnut smoke gets thicker, cafés slip into their cosy-season personality, and suddenly even the grumpiest among us is humming Mariah Carey’s version of All I want to Christmas.
So if you’re like me and you’re ready to lean into the season (or you’re just looking for an excuse to sip vinho quente) here are the Porto Christmas markets worth wandering through this year.
TL;DR: All The Christmas Markets Happening In Porto
🎄 Mercado da Alegria de Natal: 28 Nov – 28 Dec
🎄WOW Christmas Market: 22 Nov – 6 Jan
🎄 Mercado de Natal – Jardim da Cordoaria: 30 Nov – 30 Dec
🎄 Mercado de Natal – Matosinhos: 28 Nov – 23 Dec
🎄 Gaia Vila Natal: 29 Nov – 28 Dec
🎄 Mercadinho de Natal da Maia: 28 Nov – 4 Jan
🎄 Serralves Christmas Market: 6 Dec – 8 Dec
🎄 Feira de Natal no Mercado do Bolhão: 14-16 Dec
Mercado da Alegria de Natal
THE DETAILS
📍 Where: Praça da Batalha
📆 When: 28 November – 28 December
⏰ Hours:
- Sun–Thu: 10:00–20:00
- Fri–Sat: 10:00–21:00
- 24 Dec: until 17:00
- 25 Dec: closed
Mercado da Alegria brings over 20 stalls of genuinely good Portuguese craftsmanship: ceramics, jewellery, textiles, home pieces.
There’s also a lovely mix of clothing and accessories from local makers, plus traditional toys!
And if you’ve got kids in tow, or you’re just someone who unapologetically loves the season, Santa Claus pops in on Saturdays from 14:30 to 17:30 for photos in a cosy little corner. The whole thing is very wholesome.
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Serralves Christmas Market
THE DETAILS
📍 Where: Serralves Park
📆 When: 6–8 December
Serralves brings back its Christmas Market for a three-day edition filled with design, culture, and a solid dose of festive charm. Expect over 50 exhibitors with thoughtful, sustainable gifts — from design pieces and gourmet bits to toys, accessories, and decorations.
Across the weekend, the park comes alive with free concerts, performances, workshops, and family activities, plus an expanded street food area serving seasonal treats. Saturday runs late with a special open air evening concert, making it an ideal spot for a winter night out.
Mercado de Natal - Matosinhos
THE DETAILS
📍Where: Parque Basílio Teles, Matosinhos
📆When: 28 November – 23 December
Parque Basílio Teles transforms into a festive hub for Matosinhos this December, with over 80 stalls showcasing local crafts, traditional foods, and seasonal treats. From artisanal cheeses and sweets to design items and jewellery, there’s plenty to browse while soaking up the holiday atmosphere. The park is lined with lights and decorations, creating the perfect backdrop for a winter stroll.
WOW é Natal
THE DETAILS
📍 Where: WOW | Rua do Choupelo 39, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia
📆 When: November 22 to January 6, 2026
WOW kicks off Christmas with a bang! I’m talking about a 13‑metre Christmas tree lighting up the Main Square, a twinkling carousel, and tons festive performances. From a spirited youth choir to aerial dancers and contemporary performances, the opening night sets the tone for the season.
Once the lights are on, the district transforms into a proper festive playground. There’s a Gastronomic Market to keep you fed and toasty, a Christmas Market full of local makers, and cosy corners for hot chocolate or mulled wine.
Kids get their own magic with Santa’s House and the Kids Zone, open until Christmas Day, while adults can linger over seasonal dining experiences or just wander through the lights.
See the full program here.
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Mercadinho de Natal da Maia
THE DETAILS
📍 Where: Praça Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
📆 When: 28 November – 4 January
⏰ Hours:
- Mon–Thu: 17:00–22:00
- Fri: 16:00–00:00
- Sat: 15:00–00:00
- Sun & holidays: 15:00–22:00
- 24 Dec: 10:00–15:00 (market closes; food stalls remain)
- 25 Dec: closed31 Dec: 15:00–18:00 & 21:00–02:00
Maia Natal turns the town square into a festive playground, with twinkling lights, Christmas music, and the smells of chocolate, crepes, brigadeiros, and other seasonal treats. Over 30 stalls offer handcrafted products and unique gifts, perfect for anyone looking to support local artisans. Food stalls are expected to stay open until New Year’s Eve.
Gaia Vila Natal
THE DETAILS
📍Where: Gaia Civic Centre & Main Square
📆 When: 29 November – 28 December
⏰ Hours:
- Mon–Thu: 13:00–20:00
- Fri: 13:00–22:00
- Sat–Sun: 11:00–22:00
- 24 Dec: 11:00–16:00
- 25 Dec: closed
- Public holidays (1 & 8 Dec): 11:00–20:00
Gaia Christmas Village turns the Civic Centre into a full festive playground — twinkling lights, cinnamon in the air, and enough family friendly attractions to keep everyone entertained. There’s Santa’s House, a French carousel, a Christmas train, a natural ice rink, and a cosy market of pine wood stalls selling crafts, treats, and easy gift ideas. Live shows run all month, from theatre pieces and kids’ performances to big evening concerts, so the atmosphere shifts depending on when you drop by.
Mercado do Natal – Jardim da Cordoaria
📍Where: Jardim João Chagas (Cordoaria) & Largo do Amor de Perdição, Porto
📆 When: 30 November – 6 January
⏰ Hours:
- Mon–Thu: 11:00–20:00
- Fri & Holiday Eves: 11:00–21:00
- Sat: 10:00–21:00
- Sun: 10:00–20:00
Jardim da Cordoaria turns into a festive hub for the season, with local artisans, craft stalls, and plenty of charm for families and wanderers alike. Two main tents host live performances — from music and dance to theatre and circus — while a separate kids’ tent offers festive workshops and hands-on fun.
Classic Christmas favourites make a return too: a natural ice rink for skating, and a Parisian carousel for the little ones. Warm drinks, seasonal lights, and the buzz of the city combine to make it one of Porto’s cosiest spots to soak up the festive spirit.
Bolhão Christmas Fair
THE DETAILS
📍Where: Mercado do Bolhão
📆 When: 14–16 December
Bolhão is hosting its first ever Christmas fair! Get ready for a 3 day celebration of the colours, flavours, and traditions that make this season what it is. The market brings in 22 temporary stalls, mostly dedicated to classic Portuguese festive foods, with a few spaces for non-food gifts and seasonal products. It’s a chance to experience Bolhão in a slightly different light: busier, warmer, and full of local producers showcasing everything from traditional sweets to regional specialties.
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