Christmas in Västerås 2026 – Christmas markets, concerts and hotels
Discover Christmas markets and concerts in Västerås in 2026. Plan a festive getaway and stay at Hotell Arkad in the city centre.
Visiting Västerås in the run-up to Christmas? November and December bring Christmas markets, concerts and opportunities to spend time together. Combine festive shopping with dinner in town and an overnight stay at Hotell Arkad in central Västerås.
Here are a few ideas for your Christmas getaway in Västerås in 2026.
Västerås City Christmas market – 22 November
Visit the Christmas market in Västerås City on 22 November and combine your visit with gift shopping and a relaxing café stop.
Our tip: arrive on Saturday for dinner and an overnight stay, then explore the market on Sunday.
Traditional Christmas market at Vallby – 28–29 November
Vallby Open Air Museum hosts its traditional Christmas market on 28 and 29 November, from 11 am to 4 pm. Browse crafts and seasonal treats, and explore historic buildings showing Christmas celebrations from the past.
There are activities for children and opportunities to meet Father Christmas. Admission is free, although some activities cost extra.
Our tip: allow plenty of time and plan your journey ahead. Parking at the museum is limited during the market.
Thomas Järvheden’s Christmas concert – 5 December
Thomas Järvheden brings his Christmas show to Västerås Kongress on 5 December at 7 pm. The performance combines Christmas music with Swedish-language comedy.
Make an evening of it with your partner or friends and stay overnight in Västerås. Concert tickets must be booked separately through the organiser’s ticket provider.
Christmas concert with a Lucia procession – 11 December
On 11 December at 7 pm, Västerås Sinfonietta and students from Fryxellska School’s music classes present a Christmas concert with a Lucia procession at Västerås Concert Hall.
Enjoy dinner before the concert and stay until Saturday to make more time for exploring the city.
Stay at Hotell Arkad in central Västerås
Looking for a hotel in Västerås for a Christmas market, a concert or a visit to family and friends? Hotell Arkad is a family-owned hotel in the city centre with 43 individually decorated rooms.
Make the hotel your base for shopping, dining and festive activities. Choose your dates around your favourite event and enjoy an overnight stay with us.
Explore our rooms and book your stay on the Hotell Arkad website.
Event schedules and programmes may change. Please check the organiser’s latest information and ticket availability before visiting. Event tickets and activity fees are not included in your hotel booking.