However you like your holidays – full-on festive or laid-back and cosy – Malmö is the place to be. When darkness falls and the celebrations begin, the city turns into a sparkling Insta-spot filled with atmospheric Christmas markets, festive shows, Christmas buffets… Yule name it, we've got it!
This is a curated selection tailored for an international audience. For the full list in Swedish, navigate to visitmalmo.se.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- Gustav Adolfs Torg Christmas Market Every Thursday to Sunday from November 27 to December 21, the square offers festive atmosphere, traditional crafts, and Christmas-friendly selfie spots. Right in the city center!
- Mitt Möllan Christmas Market On November 29–30, designers, artists, and makers take over the hip urban mall to offer handmade and unique gifts – ceramics, jewellery, illustrations, textiles, and treats.
- Katrinetorp Christmas Market Visit Katrinetorp, an early-19th-century estate, for one of Malmö’s largest Christmas markets December 5–7. Crafts, antiques, flowers, food, and music both indoors and out. Entrance: 80 SEK (free for children under 15).
- Christmas at Malmö Museum On December 14, Christmas arrives at the Teknikens och sjöfartens hus (Museum of Technology and Maritime History). Get the festive spirit in Wisdome Malmö, listen to carols in the Future Vehicles exhibition, get your gifts artfully wrapped, dive into Christmas crafts, treats and more.
MUSIC & THEATRE
Classics & Major Concerts
- A Fairytale for Christmas An Irish-inspired Christmas concert from the creators of “Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners.” Singers, musicians, and dancers perform Christmas favourites and Irish evergreens. Slagthuset, November 25.
- Swan Lake International Festival Ballet with Festival Symphonik Orchestra visits Slagthuset November 30 to perform the timeless ballet masterpiece.
- The Nutcracker A beloved ballet tradition around the world. International Festival Ballet and Festival Symphonik Orchestra perform The Nutcracker at Slagthuset on November 30.
- Celtic Christmas Folk-rock favourites West of Eden bring a Celtic Christmas to Moriska Paviljongen on December 6. Expect carols, folk tunes, medieval hymns, and modern classics like Fairytale of New York.
- Sarah Dawn Finer – Winterland 15th Anniversary Tour Warmth and seasonal favourites from the beloved Winterland album. Slagthuset, December 13.
- Malmö Academy of Music Christmas Concert Ring in Christmas with full symphony orchestra, 100 choir singers, soloists, and ensembles. Malmö Live, December 21.
A Fairytale for Christmas.
Family Shows
CHRISTMAS BUFFETS & DINNERS
Traditional & Cosy
- Christmas Dinner at Slottsträdgårdens Kafé Enjoy a unique winter dinner in the greenhouse or dining room. Classic, vegetarian, or vegan menus for groups of 15+. November 20–December 19 (Mon–Fri) plus public dates November 29 and December 6 & 13.
- Xpress Wednesday with Christmas Buffet Combine horse racing at Jägersro with a traditional Christmas buffet. Optional guided stable visit or a five-event challenge.
Dinner & Show
- Swedish Christmas Buffet at Slagthuset Mulled-wine mingle followed by buffet and top-tier live acts: Enjoy (Nov 27–29), Isaac and the Soul Machine (Dec 4–6), and “Julen runt på 80 låtar” (Dec 11–13 & 19). After-party with dancing to the greatest hits.
- An evening of Mikkeller Julhygge at Moriska Paviljongen can be booked by both small and large companies. Think glühwein, schnapps, world-class beer, live music, karaoke and DJ. Sharing-style Christmas menu, festive vibes in abundance. December 3–13.
- Christmas Show & Buffet – Disco Explosion Studio 54 meets street-food-style Christmas buffet at Malmömässan’s Cloud restaurant, December 4–6 & 11–12. DJ Clabbe, troubadour Marielle, and legendary Boney M Reloaded.
FILM FUN & MORE
Christmas at Spegeln Bio Bar & Bistro Malmö’s neighborhood cinema with a bar goes full Christmas in December. From André Rieu holiday concerts to Love Actually and The Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along. On December 23: a full day of Christmas films from noon to 22:30, with festive food and drinks.
Pssst…!
Pssst 1…: Check our full events calendar for all kinds of entertainment!
Pssst 2…: Malmö Citysamverkan also offers a list of Christmas happenings in the city.
Pssst 3…: Many Malmö hotels offer attractive Christmas weekend packages – find them on our accommodation page.