Christmas Opening in Vaasa

Welcome to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season at Vasa Market Square, where the Christmas Opening will take place on Saturday, 23 November, from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, 24 November, from 11 am to 6 pm! The traditional Christmas market will be held on both days, and Vasa Market Vendors Association has also arranged a fantastic horse carousel for the square.

On the stage and around the square, there will be plenty of events happening throughout the weekend.

Saturday, 23 November

10-19 Christmas Market
11.00 Tiernapojat ja – tytöt (Onkilahden yhtenäiskoulu)
12.00 The city’s Christmas greeting by Chairwoman of the City board, Maria Tolppanen
12.30-13.00 Markus Lytts & Ralf Nyqvist perform Christmas music
14-14.30 Markus Lytts & Ralf Nyqvist perform Christmas music
15.00 Christmas greeting from Krista Siegfrids & Mark Levengood
16-16.30 Markus Lytts & Ralf Nyqvist perform Christmas music
17.00 Etradi Choir from Kuula Institute, with soloist Alicja Musielak

Saturday’s program is hosted by Jasmin Granholm.

Sunday, 24 November

11-18 Christmas Market
11-13 Santa Claus and his elves at the square
11-14 Animals from Aavakerttu’s farm
13.00 Arne Alligator & Djungeltrumman (bilingual show)
13.20 Arne Alligator Meet & Greet at the square
14-16 Santa Claus and his elves at the square
14-16 Free pony rides (Riback Stable)
16.00 Arne Alligator & Djungeltrumman (bilingual show)

Additionally, Toriparkki offers free parking throughout the Christmas opening weekend!

Welcome to the Vaasa Christmas Opening! the event is organized by Visit Vaasa and the city of Vaasa.

Want to sell at the Christmas market? Book a place at: https://forms.gle/HLtTGGMWT8KUqHJg6

(We keep the right to make changes)