Christmas market Rzeszów. Where does it take place and on what date? | PolishTrains

At a glance

• The Rzeszów Christmas Market runs from 6 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 on the Market Square
• The fair is located in the historic Market Square surrounded by the City Hall and tenement houses
• Direct trains to Rzeszów Główny run from Kraków, Warsaw and Gdańsk
• Stalls are closed on 24 and 25 December but Christmas illuminations remain visible outside hours
• The market features a Ferris wheel, gingerbread workshops, carousels and Santa’s house
• The railway station is approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the Market Square

Below you will find all the practical information you need to plan your visit to this unique event without any problems. We have prepared precise details of the location, dates and opening times.

You will find out:

📅 when the Christmas market in Rzeszów starts and until when it lasts

📍 where exactly it takes place

⏰ what are the opening hours of the Christmas market in Rzeszów

🚉 how best to get to the fair

🎁 what unique Christmas products and gifts you'll find at the Rzeszów stalls

The Rzeszów Christmas Market is a fixed point in the city's December calendar. The heart of Christmas celebrations in the capital of Podkarpacie beats in one unique place: the Rzeszów Market Square. It is there, surrounded by historic townhouses and the City Hall, that the magical Christmas Town is created every year, with the fair as its focal point. Like every year, the event starts on 6 December 2025 and will last a whole month, until 6 January 2026. What does this mean? You can easily plan a visit both before Christmas and during the New Year.

Rzeszów Market Square is the quintessential historical charm and vibrant city centre. Its space allows for dozens of wooden exhibition booths to be comfortably spread out, creating a picturesque Rzeszów Christmas market, as well as a number of additional attractions. What distinguishes the Rzeszów fair is its comprehensiveness. It is not just a marketplace, but a fully-fledged entertainment town with a Ferris wheel in the centre.

The organisers (including Estrada Rzeszowska and the City Hall) emphasise that the programme includes both stands with handicrafts and local delicacies and attractions for children: gingerbread workshops, carousels, a Christmas crib or Santa's house.

For those planning a visit, it is worth knowing that the fair has a fixed schedule (usually open daily in the afternoon and evening), so it is easy to fit it into a weekend trip. You can check the programme of the Christmas Fair in Rzeszów on the official website of the city of Rzeszów.

Where does the Christmas market in Rzeszów take place? The answer is simple: on the Rzeszów Market Square, the very heart of the city.

The organisers usually set up the exhibition houses in two rows, with a central entertainment zone next to the town hall (carousel, mill wheel, stage for performances) and a separate food zone (this year the food is provided by HoHo Bistro Bar). Easy access for families with children and a rest area for seniors (benches at the well and behind the stage) are taken into account when planning the stand. In this way, the Christmas market has an offer suitable for all age groups.

The central location of the Rzeszów Christmas Market is also of great logistical importance. The market is located in the immediate vicinity of the main public transport stops and the railway station, making access extremely easy from any part of the city and the country. You can check all available PKP connections from the train station in the Rzeszów Główny timetable. For those planning to get there by car, there are plenty of car parks available nearby, but they can be full during the festive season, especially at weekends. It is worth checking the current parking information to avoid problems.

When planning a visit to the Subcarpathian region, a key piece of information is until when the Christmas market in Rzeszów lasts. Unlike many cities that end their Christmas markets just before Christmas Eve, the organisers have for years made sure that residents and tourists can also enjoy its atmosphere during New Year's meetings and family strolls. Traditionally, the finale of the whole event falls on 6 January, the Epiphany. In practice, this means that the Christmas market in Rzeszów will last throughout December and the first week of January, giving visitors plenty of time to visit.

This timing is no coincidence. Firstly, many residents are returning to Rzeszów for the holidays, so they can visit the Rzeszów Christmas market with their families. Secondly, the fair fits perfectly into the winter tourist season. As a result, it is visited not only by residents of the Podkarpacie region, but also by visitors from other regions of Poland and neighbouring countries, such as Slovakia and Ukraine.

It is worth adding that in recent editions, the organisers have tried to ensure that the attractions do not end at the end of December. Additional events are also organised in January, such as concerts, artistic shows or workshops for children. Even if you don't manage to visit Rzeszów before Christmas Eve, you still have a chance to feel the atmosphere of Christmas at the beginning of the new year!

As standard, the Christmas market in Rzeszów is open every day from the afternoon until the evening. Throughout this time, visitors can enjoy a wide range of shopping, dining and cultural offers.

• From Monday to Saturday, the fair will be open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• On Sunday, the stalls will open slightly earlier - from 12:00 to 21:00

On Christmas Eve (24 December) and on the first day of Christmas (25 December), the market will be closed, while on the second day of Christmas (26 December), it will again invite residents and tourists from 1pm.

The schedule also includes special events, such as Santa Claus (8 December) with a St. Nicholas parade, the Town Christmas Eve (19 December) with concerts and shared refreshments, or the Gingerbread Festival (21-22 December) with competitions and workshops for whole families. In addition, a Christmas karaoke takes place at the well every Friday, and evenings are often highlighted by concerts and shows.

Please note that the times listed refer primarily to the market houses. The entire Christmas Town, including the Christmas tree lights, is accessible 24 hours a day. So you can also enjoy the magical atmosphere of Christmas in the quiet of the morning or late in the evening when the crowds are smaller.

How best to get to the Christmas market in Rzeszów?

The fair takes place on the Market Square, in the very centre of the city. Residents can get there on foot or by public transport (stops Plac Wolności, Targowa, Cieplińskiego, Szopena Filharmonia). For visitors, the best option is to travel by train. Tickets, timetables and seat reservations can be conveniently checked through the PolishTrains service. Drivers can use the surrounding car parks (e.g. the Benedictine Gardens level car park), but be prepared for heavier traffic and problems finding a space during the fair.

What products or souvenirs can I buy at the Christmas market in Rzeszów?

What really makes the Rzeszów Christmas Market stand out is the**Christmas Gingerbread Weekend**, which will take place on the weekend just before Christmas Eve (21-22.12). It is not only an opportunity to buy gingerbread and mead, but also to participate in workshops conducted by Maciej Koźlakowski, MasterChef finalist, and the Christmas Gingerbread Fair.

The daily offer of the fair also includes handmade Christmas tree ornaments, wood products, ceramics and Christmas decorations. Local delicacies are very popular: honey, gingerbread, cheese or cured meats.

Is it worth visiting the Christmas market in Rzeszów?

Definitely yes! It is one of the most important winter events in the Podkarpacie region. Apart from shopping, there are concerts, attractions for children and a unique Christmas atmosphere. It is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends and discover local traditions.