December brings with it copious amounts of joy and festive spirit, after all, it is the month of Christmas and New Year. And the best places to experience the spirit of Christmas are Christmas markets without a doubt! These markets specialize in Christmas-special decor, food items, clothes, and other items essential during the festival season. Luckily, you need not worry about finding Christmas markets around you – we’re here to help you with that!
7 Best Christmas Markets In India: Indian Christmas Bazaars To Visit
1. Arpora Night Bazaar
Goa is definitely one of the most-visited places during the Christmas season, thanks to its major Catholic population. There are many cities and towns in Goa where local Christmas markets pop up during the Christmas season. One such market is the Arpora Night Bazaar. The market is especially packed during weekends and is known for its wide range of Christmas-special goods and products. From decorative lights, vases, candles, outfits, decorations, as well as vibrant food stalls, the bazaar is a hotspot for shopping enthusiasts and locals alike.
Where: Aguada Siolim Road, Arpora
Timings: Starting 6 PM
2. DLF Promenade Christmas Market
DLF Promenade in Delhi is one of the best venues in the city to shop for Christmas goodies, fresh bakes, and tons of Christmas decor. Expect a roster of pop-up stalls, branded stores, discounts, and festive food stalls. The ambiance is also quite impressive, with vibrant lights, Christmas trees, and other decorations that serve as the perfect backdrop for your Christmas-themed photographs.
Where: DLF Promenade, 3, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070
When: To be announced
Timings: To be announced
3. Bengaluru German Christmas Market
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Also known as the NürnbergMesse Christkindlesmarkt, Bengaluru’s Christmas Market is a cultural experience capturing the essence of German culture. The market includes plenty of German food stalls, handicraft stalls, exciting events, and Christmas decorations. Expect the aroma of German delicacies like lebkuchen, hot spiced wine, bratwurst, and more. There will be musical performances, Christmas carousels, photobooths, as well as giveaways where you can win a free ticket to Munich! Shop till you drop, savor delicious treats, and pray to the luck gods to get a Munich trip at the Bengaluru German Christmas Market.
Where: Marakata, Chamara Vajra, Bengaluru
When: 6 to 7 December, 2025
4. Pondicherry Christmas Market
Pondicherry floats in the spirit of Christmas thanks to its unique French heritage and a considerable Christian community. This makes it one of the best places to visit during Christmas. Imagine walking up to the beach along roads lined with dim, warm lights, the aroma of fresh Christmas bakes, and markets lined with quaint stalls. Many venues organize Christmas markets in the city, honoring the festive spirit. So if you wish to hop to Pondicherry this Christmas, make sure to visit these markets!
Where: The Arboretum (ECR Main Road); Lycee Francaise
When: 13 December (The Arboretum); 5 December
Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM (The Arboretum); 4 PM to 9 PM (Lycee Francaise)
5. Kolkata Christmas Festival
If you thought Kolkata is known only for its Durga Puja and Kali Puja celebrations, wait till you witness Kolkata’s Christmas celebrations. The city turns into a vibrant canvas full of Christmas lights, bustling markets, cultural performances, and more. And while there are many big and small markets across Kolkata, you must not miss the Kolkata Christmas Festival taking place on Park Street. Expect a variety of cultural performances, carol contests, choir recitals, as well as a number of local food stalls and pop-up stalls selling everything from miniature Christmas decor to home-baked goods.
Dates and timings to be announced
6. Bandra Christmas Market
Bandra in Mumbai is a neighborhood known for its cafes, high-end restaurants, and a predominant influence of Catholic and Anglo-Indian culture. With a considerable population actively celebrating the festival, this neighborhood is known for its Christmas celebrations that begin weeks before the actual date of the festival. Streets are lined up with bright lights, churches are painted anew, cafes and restaurants roll out Christmas menus, and shops bring out unique Christmas finds. If you’re in Mumbai, you must definitely visit Bandra and its markets to shop for Christmas.
Where: Bandra, particularly Hill Road
When: As it is not an organized market festival, it is recommended that you visit the neighborhood starting the first week of December.
7. Christmas Earth Mela
For the last of the best places to visit Christmas markets in India, we’re heading to a Christmas carnival that promises a festive atmosphere with conscious brands, sustainable experiences, and more. Christmas Earth Mela is an eco-conscious celebration that blends mindful shopping with soulful music, delectable treats, and endless Christmas vibes. This year, the mela will champion more than 120 women-led brands and more than 40 food and beverage brands. The mela will also have a curated kids’ zone as well for your little loved ones, so you can indulge in unlimited shopping experiences.
Where: 13 to 14 December
When: Italian Embassy: Delhi
Summing Up
These are some of the best Indian Christmas bazaars and festivals where you can enjoy unlimited shopping, gourmet food, and Christmas decor. Splurge, savor, and repeat – after all, this is Christmas season! We’ve listed down markets across India, from Mumbai and Kolkata to Bengaluru and Goa. Which of these markets are you visiting?
