Christmas Markets Near Albuquerque 2026
5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Albuquerque, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Albuquerque First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Holiday Market Albuquerque, NM · under a mile from downtown | Dec 12 to 20, 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Not published |
| New Mexico Holiday Market Albuquerque, NM · 2 miles northwest | Nov 27 to 29, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival Albuquerque, NM · 4 miles east | Nov 27 to 29, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Placitas Holiday Market Placitas, NM · 19 miles northeast | Nov 21 to 22, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Belen Outdoor Christmas Market Belen, NM · 30 miles south | Dec 12, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Albuquerque; the drive is longer.
Christmas Light Shows Near Albuquerque
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque River of Lights Albuquerque, NM | Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
Zoo lights, garden trails and drive-through shows within 40 miles. Every light show we list.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Albuquerque affiliate
Worth the Drive From Albuquerque
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Santa Fe Christmas Market
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dec 5 to 6, 2026
58 miles northeast of Albuquerque
SWAIA Winter Indian Market
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nov 28 to 29, 2026
58 miles northeast of Albuquerque
Christmas Markets Near Albuquerque: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Albuquerque?
Albuquerque Holiday Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 12 to 20, 2026).
When do Christmas markets near Albuquerque open in 2026?
Placitas Holiday Market opens first, on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Albuquerque Holiday Market is the last to close, on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Albuquerque charge admission?
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
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