Advent & New Year's Eve

Events at Christmas time and around New Year's Eve in Graz

All of Graz's Advent and Christmas markets are lovingly designed and present themselves with different focal points every year until 24 December.

On 31 December, you can look forward to the New Year's Eve spectacle in the heart of Graz - water, fire, lasers and light are once again combined to create an impressive show and impress with an overwhelming performance against the stunning backdrop of Graz City Hall.

Here you will find a selection of events worth seeing during Advent and New Year's Eve.

Tip: Click here for the Graz event calendar with all events in the city of Graz!

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People skate on a lit ice rink in Graz, surrounded by a winter landscape. | © Simon Möstl
3.000 m² ice skating rink

Graz Winter World I Ice skating rink

Advent | Kids | market | Sport & Recreation
  • 11/14/2025 - 02/01/2026
A girl gazes at a giant clock near a church in the snow. | © Lumagica
Frohnleiten

Lumagica Frohnleiten

Advent | Festival
  • 11/14/2025 - 01/06/2026
Busy scene at the Christmas market in Graz with festively decorated wooden stalls and visitors. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Christmas market on Südtiroler Platz square

Advent | market
  • 11/21/ - 12/23/2025
A couple poses in front of a large, illuminated Christmas tree. | © Mias Photoart

Winter Wonderlend on Mariahilferplatz square

Advent | market
  • 11/21/ - 12/23/2025
Couple in winter clothing enjoying mulled wine at the advent market. | © Mias Photoart

Advent at "Eisernes Tor"

Advent | market
  • 11/21/ - 12/23/2025
A couple enjoys the Christmas atmosphere at Karmeliterplatz in Graz with a carousel in the background. | © Mias Photoart

Christmas on Karmeliterplatz

Advent | market
  • 11/21/ - 12/23/2025
A festive atmosphere at the Children's Advent in the Kleine Neutorgasse in Graz. | © Graz Tourismus-Harry Schiffer

Children’s Advent fair - Kleine Neutorgasse

Advent | market | Kids | New Year's Eve
  • 11/21/ - 12/23/2025
  • 12/24/2025
Couple in a Christmas-lit street in Graz, surrounded by festive lights and decorations. | © Graz Tourismus - Mias Photoart

Graz nativity trail - Stempfergasse

Advent
  • 11/21/2025 - 01/07/2026
The Christmas market on Schlossberg hill in Graz, full of lights and people exploring the various stalls. | © ivents

“Aufsteirern”-Christmas market on Schlossberg hill

Advent | market
  • 11/21/ - 12/21/2025
A woman in a red jacket stands among decorated Christmas trees in Graz, with the clock tower in the background. | © Mias Photoart

Enchanted forest on Schlossbergplatz

Advent | Kids
  • 11/21/ - 12/24/2025
Couple takes a selfie in front of the illuminated clock tower in Graz. | © Graz Tourismus - Mias Photoart
Herrengasse, Schmiedgasse & Schlossbergplatz

Photo points during Advent in Graz

Advent
  • 11/21/ - 12/24/2025
Stalls on Tummelplatz in Graz featuring handmade goods at night. | © Harry Schiffer

Crafts from all over the World on Tummelplatz square

Advent | market
  • 11/21/ - 12/23/2025
  • 12/24/2025

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