Christmas market
Handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and an art bazaar bringing local makers together.
Fifth edition
Sofia
Christmas Fest
21 November – 28 December 2026
NDK Park, Sofia
Until the official opening · 21 November, 6:30 pm
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The Christmas village
The magic of Christmas in Sofia, all in one place
From 21 November to 28 December, NDK Park becomes a Christmas village with a market, an ice rink, rides and a rich cultural programme.
Food and drink
Festive food and drinks, hot mulled wine and the taste of Bulgarian farm produce.
Ice rink
A purpose-built 320 m² rink for all ages, open every day from 11:00 to 23:00.
Learn moreChildren's puppet theatre
New this year: puppet shows for the youngest visitors, with tickets on Eventim.
Learn moreCultural programme
Concerts, dance shows, an ethno-fusion show and themed events throughout the festival.
Learn moreFerris wheel and carousel
Views over festive Sofia from the Ferris wheel and a classic Christmas carousel for little ones.
320 m²
of ice for all ages
Highlight of the edition
The ice rink
The rink for children and adults is open every day for 38 days. It opens on 21 November at 11:00 with half-price tickets.
- 320 m² of ice, built specially for the festival
- Open every day from 11:00 to 23:00 for 38 days
- 45-minute sessions starting on the hour
- Opens on 21 November at 11:00 with half-price tickets
- Skate hire with more than 600 pairs
- Instructors on hand to help beginners
New this year
Children's puppet theatre
This year the Christmas village welcomes its youngest guests with puppet shows. Seats are booked with a ticket on Eventim.
Official opening
21 November, 6:30 pm
The festive evening begins with a traditional dance re-enactment, a show on the ice rink and an ethno-fusion performance with dance and light effects.
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A traditional dance re-enactment for the Day of the Christian Family
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A spectacular show on the ice rink
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An ethno-fusion show with dance and light effects
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Live music
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A closing DJ set
Take part
Become part of Sofia Christmas Fest
Restaurants, exhibitors, sponsors and artists can apply to take part in the fifth edition using the online form.
Apply now