Christmas Markets
27/11–30/11, 11:00–18:00 and then every Thursday–Sunday until Christmas
Christmas Market at Gustav Adolfs Torg
Here you can shop Christmas gifts and local handicrafts from a variety of regional exhibitors. The lineup may vary from week to week.
❄️ Winterland in Folkets Park
Opens 28/11 and continues until 1/2
The park will be filled with winter atmosphere, activities, and ice skating. There will be two ice rinks and free skate rentals available.
More information about Winterland and activities such as children’s ice disco and story time with Funny’s Adventure can be found here.
✨ Lighting Ceremony & Lucia
29/11 at 16:00
Official Christmas lights switching-on ceremony and crowning of Malmö’s Lucia at Gustav Adolfs Torg.
More Christmas Markets This Weekend
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29–30/11, 12:00–17:00 – Christmas Market at Mitt Möllan
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29–30/11 – Christmas Market at Limhamns Torg with a visit from Malmö’s Lucia
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29–30/11, 12:00–16:00 – Christmas Market at Kronprinsen
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30/11, 10:00–17:00 – “Christmas at the Castle” – Malmöhus Castle
A traditional Christmas market with food, crafts, and activities for adults and children. Kids can meet Santa and enjoy Christmas crafting. There will also be a Lucia procession in the castle courtyard. -
30/11, 12:00–18:00 – Christmas Market at Brogatan
Malmö’s Christmas Vehicle Parade
30/11, 16:30–18:00
Malmö’s municipal work vehicles will be decorated with glitter, garlands and lights. Tractors, trucks and street-cleaning machines participate in a joyful Christmas parade through the city. Around 20 vehicles are expected.
The parade starts at St. Knut and ends at Stortorget, where gingerbread cookies will be handed out and visitors can sit inside the vehicles.
Christmas Dining in Malmö
Looking for a Christmas buffet? You’ll find options here:
Christmas buffets in Malmö 2025 – BokaBord.se
If you’re wondering which places are open and serving Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve, see:
Christmas Eve dining in Malmö – BokaBord.se
Theatre & Musicals
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Pinocchio – The Musical Adventure premieres 30/11 at Nöjesteatern and runs until 25/1.
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The Extraordinary History of Circus by Cirkus Cirkör – shown at Malmö’s historic circus arena, Hippodromen, 25/11–30/12.
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The Love Story of the Century, based on Märta Tikkanen’s work, premieres 29/11 at Intiman and runs until 18/2.
Exhibitions
At Form Design Center, two new exhibitions open:
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Crafts in Glass and Ceramics (29/11–10/1)
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What Matter_s 3.0
⚽ Sports Events
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25/11, 19:00 Ice hockey: Malmö Redhawks vs. Växjö Lakers at Malmö Arena
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29/11, 15:15 Ice hockey: Malmö Redhawks vs. Djurgården at Malmö Arena
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30/11, 16:00 Handball: HK Malmö vs. Västerås Irsta HF at Baltiska Hallen
