Question 1

When does the Reims Christmas market open in 2026?

Accepted Answer

It opens on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and closes on Sunday 27 December 2026.

Question 2

Where is the Christmas market in Reims?

Accepted Answer

It is held on the Hautes Promenades Jean-Louis Schneiter and the Porte de Mars esplanade, in the centre of Reims. The Ferris wheel and the big Christmas tree are on Place d'Erlon.

Question 3

Is the Reims Christmas market free to enter?

Accepted Answer

The City does not mention any entry fee, and a guide to the 2025 season states that entry is free. You pay for purchases in the chalets, the Ferris wheel and the funfair rides.

Question 4

Is the Reims Christmas market open on Christmas Day?

Accepted Answer

No, it is closed on Friday 25 December 2026. On Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December, it is open from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Question 5

How much is the Ferris wheel in Reims?

Accepted Answer

A ride costs 8 € for adults and 6 € for children, according to the City of Reims. The wheel stands on Place d'Erlon from 14 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, every day from 10 AM to 10 PM.

Question 6

Is the Regalia light show free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The show is free, open to all and needs no booking. It lasts about 10 minutes, with one screening per evening, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM from 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027 (no show on Saturday 12 December).

Question 7

Where can I park for the Reims Christmas market?

Accepted Answer

The Erlon car park is the nearest (a 4-minute walk, according to the Tourist Office), followed by République, Hôtel de Ville, Buirette and Cathédrale. The 4 park-and-ride car parks (Thillois, Neufchâtel, Hôpital Debré, Belges) are free with a Grand Reims Mobilités ticket, and the tram takes you to the city centre.

Question 8

Is there a free shuttle to the Christmas funfair?

Accepted Answer

A free Christmas shuttle ran to Chaussée Bocquaine in 2024 and 2025. No announcement for 2026 had been published by 9 October. Check Grand Reims Mobilités before you go.

Question 9

What is there for kids at the Reims Christmas market?

Accepted Answer

The market has a little train and the Village des Oursons. Nearby, the Ferris wheel turns every day from 10 AM to 10 PM, and the Christmas funfair sets up its rides on Chaussée Bocquaine.

Question 10

How long has the Reims Christmas market been running?

Accepted Answer

Since the 1990s: the 2025 edition was the 28th. It was held on Place d'Erlon for 19 years, in front of the cathedral from 2016 to 2021, and on the Hautes Promenades and the Porte de Mars esplanade since 2022.

Question 11

How many people visit the Reims Christmas market?

Accepted Answer

Les Vitrines de Reims counted one million visitors in 2025, compared with 1.1 million in 2024, the record year.

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Reims Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Opening Hours and Events