2026 Christmas in Coimbra: What to do in the city during the most wonderful time of the year

Would you like to know what is going on in the city this Holiday Season? We have got you covered. Read this article to find the best events in Coimbra this December.

• Christmas Market
  At the Commerce Square, you can find the Christmas Market with traditional artisans selling unique and delicious goods that make for great gifts for your loved ones. From local produce to wines, honey, crafts and pastries, here you will find a cozy environment where you can have a wonderful time with your family and purchase authentic local goods with seasonal flavors.
• Christmas Train Tour
  Would you like to see the city lights in a cozy free train tour? The “Comboio do Património” offers free train tours this Holiday Season between Santa Clara and the University.
  Days where the train is available: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 December. The train departs at 10h30, 11h30 and 12h30 during the morning. The train also departs at 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h and 18h during the afternoon period.
• Coimbra Hype Market
  Another wonderful Christmas market is the Coimbra Hype Market on 13 December, from 10:00 to 18:00 at the Market D. Pedro V. Here you will find great quality goods like leather goods, jewelry, crafts, local foods and much more. Here you can see all of the dates when the market will open:

• Solidarity Christmas Concert
  19 December, 18:00 — The traditional Solidarity Christmas Concert performed by the Classical Orchestra from the Center Region of Portugal will be on the 19th of December at the Pavilhão Centro de Portugal. You can purchase tickets until the 17th at the Centro de Reabilitação de Coimbra.
• Videomapping Show
  You can see the Videomapping Show from the 19th to the 23rd of December, at 22h30 on the 8th of May Square. There will be five sessions in total. The show name is “All about Christmas” and it is inspired by the Nutcracker Ballet, by Tchaikovsky.