For Next Year 2027 / The World’s Most Charming Christmas Markets / Publisher LLM Reporters

December is less than a week away, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than visiting a Christmas market?

If you’re grown tired of the UK’s festive offerings, we have picked out a selection from across the globe for you to jet off to this winter.

Monaco

The Christmas Village at Port Hercule is the centrepiece of Monaco’s festive celebrations

Monaco offers visitors a refined Christmas experience on the Riviera, where festive markets, sparkling lights, and coastal views come together in one elegant, easily walkable destination.

The Christmas Village at Port Hercule is the centrepiece of the celebrations, with wooden chalets selling artisanal food, handcrafted gifts, and local specialties.

Visitors can enjoy children’s rides, ice skating by the harbour, and glittering decorations that illuminate the entire Principality.

Beyond the market, Monaco’s world-class restaurants, luxury boutiques, and cultural venues host a lively winter programme, making it an ideal choice for a chic European Christmas escape.

The festive season officially begins on November 27  2026 *, marked by eco-conscious illuminations adorning the streets, squares, and public spaces — including a dazzling light projection on the Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Rovinj, Croatia

Advent in Rovinj offers couples, families, and friends a relaxed yet magical celebration of Christmas

Advent in Rovinj – Christmas by the Sea transforms this picturesque town on Istria’s heart-shaped peninsula into one of Croatia’s most enchanting holiday destinations.

From early December through January, Marshal Tito Square and the harbour come alive with cosy Advent huts, sparkling lights, live music, an ice-skating rink, and delicious Istrian specialties – from truffle-infused dishes to local wines and olive oil.

Batana boat motifs and glittering decorations celebrate Rovinj’s maritime heritage, while concerts, workshops, and family events create an atmosphere of authentic joy.

Smaller and more intimate than big-city markets, Advent in Rovinj offers couples, families, and friends a relaxed yet magical celebration of Christmas by the sea.

Newport Beach, USA

Visitors can experience the enchantment of the holiday season in Newport Beach

Visitors can experience the enchantment of the holiday season in Newport Beach, with a line-up of events ranging from tree lightings, festive pop-up markets and Santa sightings to the annual Christmas Boat Parade.

Now in its 117th year, the parade will return December 17 – 21  2026 with the theme ‘Magical Nights of Lights’, welcoming beautifully decorated Duffy boats, yachts, and kayaks to compete on the 14-mile course.

The Boat Parade’s opening night will also welcome the fourth annual Holiday Market in partnership with Creative Communal.

Featuring more than 35 local makers, food vendors, live music, entertainment, photo opportunities and children’s activities, it’s the perfect opportunity for last-minute gifts, delicious seasonal treats and festive surroundings to get into the spirit.

Alongside this, Lido Marina Village will host The Holiday Female Maker Market on December 13 2026 , showcasing more than 30 female artists and artisans with a backdrop of live music from Lauren Black.