Practical information
21 November 2026 to 24 December 2026
2026 hours not published yet; the official site says they come with the programme.
Historic centre, at the foot of the Temple Saint-Martin
Cour Beurnier
Parvis des Droits de l'Homme (charity market, around 30 associations)
170 craftspeople announced for the 2026 edition.
Not stated by the official source
Montbéliard TER station, with direct trains from Lyon, Besançon and Belfort; Belfort-Montbéliard TGV station is about 36 minutes away by bus. Free P2 Axone Park & Ride, then bus to Courts Cantons.
Worth knowing
- 2026 is the 40th edition, with Switzerland as guest of honour and a new visual identity.
- The market is built around local legends, including Tante Airie, the fairy who brings presents in this corner of Franche-Comté.
- Ranked ninth in a European public vote on the continent's best Christmas markets.
What else to see in and around Montbéliard
Places from our guide within 40 km of the market.
Sources and updates
Official source: www.lumieres-de-noel.fr · www.lumieres-de-noel.fr
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Dates come from official city or tourist-office sources. Where a date has only been published by the specialist press, it is flagged as such with its link. Markets with no published date are marked as unconfirmed.