CHRISTMAS MARKET 2024

The VI Pärnu Christmas Market will be held on 13-15 December 2024 at Pärnu Independence Square!

This year, the Christmas market opens on Friday, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the Christmas hustle and bustle for three consecutive days!

You can expect a cheerful Christmas programme, including live performances by artists such as Daniel Levi Viinalass, Robert Linna, Lauri Liiv together with Johan Randvere, Marta Lotta Kukk, the mixed choir of the Ministry of Defence led by conductor Edmar Tuul and others.
On Sunday, the young singers from Jana Trink Private School will perform the traditional Christmas concert. 

On Saturday, free workshops and other exciting activities will await you. Come along with your family and friends to find special gifts, taste delicious treats and experience the true Christmas spirit in the heart of Pärnu! Ärni the Santa Claus, Teddy from the Tartu University Hospital Children’s Foundation and Grinch, who has caused much excitement in previous years, will all be joining us once again.
In addition, you can expect fun outdoor activities, free workshops and sweet surprises. 
Come and explore the Christmas market and enjoy a wonderful Christmas atmosphere! The culture programme and entry are FREE! 

PROGRAMME

16:00 Opening of the Christmas market  
18:00 Ministry of Defence mixed choir with conductor Edmar Tuul  
19:00 Daniel Levi Viinalass
20:00 DJ Urmas Lass plays Christmas music
Ärni the Santa Claus listens to children’s recitations and hands out sweets. The market will remain open until the end of the culture programme (it will be closed by 22:00 at the latest).

10:00-18:00 CHRISTMAS MARKET
12:00 FREE workshops and activities:
Preparation and tasting of fish dishes * Ice fishing * Ice safety * Winter swimming * Sea
exhibition * Sea workshop 
14:00 Lauri Liiv and Johan Randvere
15:30 Marta Lotta Kukk and Johannes Pihlak  
17:00 Robert Linna 

*Ärni the Santa Claus listens to children’s recitations and hands out sweets; Grinch plays
tricks at the Christmas market.
*DJ Urmas Lass plays Christmas music

10:00-15:00 CHRISTMAS MARKET, Ärni the Santa Claus listens to children’s recitations
and hands out sweets. Santa’s post office will also be open.
12:00 Christmas concert by the YOUNG SINGERS of Jana Trink Private School 
14:00 Awards for Christmas decorations from Pärnu City Government
*DJ Urmas Lass plays Christmas music, the market closes at 15.00. 
More to come soon! 

THE CULTURE PROGRAMME IS FREE FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!
The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the schedule. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on the Christmas village, as news will pop up like snowflakes on a crisp winter night!