Christmas Markets in Lebanon 2026: Villages, Fairs & New Year’s Eve

From late November until early January, Lebanon lights up: Christmas villages in Beirut and the mountains, artisan markets, church concerts and New Year’s Eve parties from the coast to the ski slopes. Here is what to expect for the 2026 season.

2026 dates are usually announced from mid-November. We update this guide as events are confirmed — until then, last season’s dates below show what to expect.

🎄 Christmas markets confirmed for 2026

The first 2026 markets are announced (checked October 20, 2026):

• Christmas Market in Chtaura, Bekaa (Dec 17–20): 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, Chtaura Park Hotel · details
• Onohub Christmas Fair (Dec 18–20): 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Onomatopoeia · details
• Weekly markets for gifts: Souk el Tayeb farmers market (until Dec 26, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, at its new location) and Souk El Balad weekly market at Gefinor Center, Beirut (until Dec 30, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM)

🎼 Confirmed Christmas-season concerts & shows 2026

These events are already on sale (checked October 20, 2026):

• Dar Al Milad 2026 (Dec 10–22): Christmas concerts with free reservation at Bkerke, Chnaniir, Beirut, Zouk Mikael, Kaslik, Harissa and Batroun, 8:30 PM · reserve
• Zizanie à Noël, Les Bouffons (Dec 5–28): Théâtre Le Monnot · tickets
• Lousig’s Christmas Wish (Dec 12): family show, Bourj Hammoud, 4:00 PM · tickets
• Big nights: ABBA Gold (Dec 4–5, Platea), Marwan Khoury (Dec 18–19, Casino du Liban) and Kadim Al Sahir (Dec 27, Congress Arena)

The full month-by-month list is in our Things to Do in Lebanon Oct–Dec 2026 guide.

🎄 Christmas villages & markets in Lebanon: last season’s dates

Last season (December 2025 – January 2026), these were the markets and villages to visit:

• Christmas Factory — Beirut Waterfront (Nov 23 – Dec 23): holiday village with artisans, workshops & festive activities
• Batroun Capitale de Noël (Dec 5 – Jan 6): Christmas village with lights, markets & performances
• Elf Town — Seaside Arena (Nov 23 – Dec 23): Christmas town with Santa, shows & festive decor
• Beirut Christmas Spirit Festival (Dec 7 – Jan 7): street festival with food, vendors, lights & concerts
• Hamra Christmas Village (Dec 15 – 21): artisans, gifts, street food & festive displays
• Le Marché aux Puces — Bourj Hammoud (Dec 4 – 7): vintage Christmas market with handmade gifts
• Christmas in Action — Souk El Akel (Dec 12 – 23): food & gift market
• City Mall Christmas Market — Jdeideh (Dec 1 – Jan 7): festive stands, handmade decor & pop-ups
• Zouk Mikael Lights of Christmas (Dec 12 – 28): Christmas in the old souk with artisans & food
• Souk El Gharb Christmas Village (Dec 12–14 & 19–21): family-friendly market & workshops
• Antelias Christmas Exhibition (Dec 19 – 21): local artisans, decor & holiday crafts
• Noël à Bickfaya (Dec 18 – 23): Christmas lights, handmade goods & family activities
• Ain Saadeh Christmas Festival (Dec 18 – 21): gifts, sweets, games & artisan stalls
• Saida Christmas Village (Dec 18 – 22): artisan booths, food & performances
• Cascada Mall Christmas Market (Dec 5 – 7): decor, handmade gifts & pop-up stands

🎆 New Year’s Eve in Lebanon

New Year’s Eve in Lebanon usually means dinner parties and concerts in Beirut, celebrations along the coast from Jounieh to Batroun, and mountain nights for those heading to the ski resorts. Book early: the most popular venues sell out weeks ahead.

✨ What to wear

Holiday nights call for a little sparkle. Pair a velvet or black outfit with gold-plated statement earrings, or layer a name or Beirut necklace for a personal touch.

• Mandala Flower Enamel Earrings
• Khayal Arabic Calligraphy Earrings
• Beirut Zirconia Name Necklace
• Luxury Earrings collection

🎁 Christmas gifts

Looking for a present to bring to the family dinner? See our Christmas Gift Guide by Budget, from gifts under $50 to solid 18K gold, or browse Christmas gifts.

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