Sofia Christmas Markets 2026: Locations & Dates TBC
Reviewed by Wanderistan editorial team · Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Sofia’s Christmas season is a network of markets, not one market at Alexander Nevsky Square. The two best-known anchors are the German Christmas Market in City Garden and Sofia Christmas Fest in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK).
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Quick answer
Official 2026 dates had not been published as of 30 July. Alexander Nevsky Square hosts a major tree and seasonal programme, but it should not be presented as the single location for Sofia’s Christmas markets.
Sofia Christmas market locations
| Market | Location | 2026 status |
|---|---|---|
| German Christmas Market | City Garden | Dates TBC |
| Sofia Christmas Fest | Park in front of NDK | Dates TBC |
| Smaller art and neighbourhood bazaars | Locations announced city-wide | Dates TBC |
What the latest official season showed
Sofia Municipality’s 2025 programme placed Sofia Christmas Fest at NDK from 21 November to 28 December and the German market in City Garden from 14 November to 21 December. Those dates explain the usual pattern but are not 2026 confirmations.
Check the municipality’s culture news before travelling; locations and neighbourhood bazaars can change between editions.
- Is Sofia Christmas Market at Alexander Nevsky Square?
- Sofia has multiple markets. The German market is in City Garden and Sofia Christmas Fest is in front of NDK. Alexander Nevsky Square is a major festive-tree location, not the single market site.
- When are Sofia Christmas markets in 2026?
- Exact 2026 dates had not been published as of 30 July. Previous-season dates are patterns only, not confirmed schedules.
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