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).
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.