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Nicosia Christmas Market
Every year · usually December
Every December Eleftheria Square in the old city becomes Nicosia's official Christmas market, spilling into the D'Avila moat below the Venetian walls. In 2025 it ran from 29 November to 4 January, with around 40 local makers a day, craft workshops, live performances and street food. Free entry; check the municipality's announcement for this year's dates.
Plan your visit
Good to know
When
Every year, usually in December. The next dates have not been announced yet — we add them as soon as the organiser does.
Where
Eleftheria Square and the moat below the Venetian walls, Nicosia. The Directions button goes to the venue’s exact Google Maps pin.
Entry
Free entry.
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Questions
Nicosia Christmas Market: the essentials
When is Nicosia Christmas Market?
It is held every year, usually in December. The dates of the next edition have not been announced yet, so confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Where is Nicosia Christmas Market held?
Eleftheria Square and the moat below the Venetian walls, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Is Nicosia Christmas Market free?
Yes — entry is free.
Does Nicosia Christmas Market happen every year?
Yes. It is held every year, usually in December, and usually lasts About 5 weeks.
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Photo: A Christmas fair in Nicosia — Lomaine, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).